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Washington a model for seniors’ long-term care

Washington a model for seniors’ long-term care

Officials, agencies prepare for more older residents
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Washington joins multi-state effort to ramp up cybersecurity

Washington joins multi-state effort to ramp up cybersecurity

With looming threats from hackers, the dark web and ransomware, the cybersecurity world is a world that never sleeps.
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Washington welcomes its first certified autonomous vehicle pilot test

Washington welcomes its first certified autonomous vehicle pilot test

Torc Robotics ends successful cross-country trip in Washington
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Washington ranked No. 1 state for business

Washington ranked No. 1 state for business

This year’s CNBC Top States for Business ranking looks at workforce, infrastructure, quality of living, more
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Inslee signs bill to improve basic education funding for public schools

Inslee signs bill to improve basic education funding for public sch...

Gov. Jay Inslee signed a bill Thursday to amply fund basic education for all students in kindergarten through 12th grade and to change how…
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A new department to better serve children, youth, families

A new department to better serve children, youth, families

Inslee signs bill to improve services for at-risk children and youth, appoints department’s director
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Washington is 5th state in nation to get paid family leave program

Washington is 5th state in nation to get paid family leave program

Beginning in 2020, workers can receive up to 12 weeks of family leave and 12 weeks of medical leave
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This Week in Photos

This Week in Photos

Images and snapshots from June 19–23rd in the Governor’s Office.
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GOP health care repeal is an unconscionable assault on working Americans

GOP health care repeal is an unconscionable assault on working Amer...

In the White House, Congress and state capitols, GOP leaders are putting tax cuts for the wealthy ahead of Americans health care
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Governor, foster care advocates make push for new children and family department

Governor, foster care advocates make push for new children and fami...

Inslee hopes to sign bill creating a system focused on preventing harm to children and promoting safe, healthy families.
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New program helps families on tight budgets afford healthy foods

New program helps families on tight budgets afford healthy foods

Complete Eats program allows SNAP participants to buy more fruits, vegetables
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On to Bonn: West Coast states accept invitation to 2017 U.N. climate convention in Germany

On to Bonn: West Coast states accept invitation to 2017 U.N. climat...

Inslee says vacuum of international leadership left by President Trump “is going to be filled by governors across the United States”
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Report: Despite progress in oral health, Washington kids still get tooth decay

Report: Despite progress in oral health, Washington kids still get ...

Problem has wide-reaching effects, especially for low-income children
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West Coast states encourage worldwide fight against ocean acidification

West Coast states encourage worldwide fight against ocean acidifica...

Acidity is on the rise, threatening coastal economies, cultural resources
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Inslee meets with Chilean President Michelle Bachelet

Inslee meets with Chilean President Michelle Bachelet

Climate change, economic challenges, natural disaster response among topics discussed
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Hands off the wheel?

Hands off the wheel?

Self-driving cars may sound futuristic, but Washington state is leading the way right now on developing autonomous vehicles that are safe…
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State works to mitigate flood damage, restore fish habitats in Chehalis River basin

State works to mitigate flood damage, restore fish habitats in Cheh...

Inslee receives update from Chehalis Basin Work Group
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Climate action: here’s what we’ve done so far.

Climate action: here’s what we’ve done so far.

When Washington D.C. fails, Washington state leads.
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Inslee aims to connect kids directly to careers with new apprenticeship and education initiative

Inslee aims to connect kids directly to careers with new apprentice...

Inslee: ‘We have to stop telling our kids that a four-year degree is the only path to success’
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Trade mission strengthens Washington state’s relationship with Mexico

Trade mission strengthens Washington state’s relationship with Mexico

From apples to airplanes, and much more, markets for Washington products reach far beyond our state’s borders. That’s why nearly 50 people…
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Inslee meets with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau

Inslee meets with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau

The 23rd governor and 23rd prime minister met in Seattle
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Puget Sound recovery leaders travel to D.C., ask for support from Congress

Puget Sound recovery leaders travel to D.C., ask for support from C...

Nearly 60 Puget Sound leaders concerned about the future of the sound traveled to Washington, D.C., early in May to champion protection and…
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New timber product helps schools manage crowding, class size

New timber product helps schools manage crowding, class size

Cross-laminated timber also has potential to help rural logging communities
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Inslee signs tougher distracted driving and DUI laws in Tacoma

Inslee signs tougher distracted driving and DUI laws in Tacoma

Alongside families and victims of sometimes fatal collisions due to distracted and impaired drivers, Gov. Jay Inslee signed three bills in…
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Inslee signs law to help providers, cities, counties confront opioid crisis

Inslee signs law to help providers, cities, counties confront opioi...

Those fighting the public health crisis of opioid abuse disorder in communities across Washington now have new tools.
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