Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire has outlined a plan to create as many as 40,000 jobs in the state over the next three years. The governor’s 10-point plan includes tax incentives, streamlined permitting procedures and energy savings, according to a press release. It is expected to cost about $15 million and be paid through mid-2011. A business [...]
Continue reading...Saturday, May 2, 2009
Washington State University will cut 370 jobs and several academic programs over the next two years, due to state budget cuts. The budget passed last week, but not yet signed by Governor Chris Gregoire, cut 21.5% from funding for four-year universities. Tuition for resident undergraduates will rise by $870 for 2009-10, from $6,218 to $7,088. Tuition is [...]
Continue reading...Friday, March 6, 2009
Washington State Governor Chris Gregoire yesterday signed a bill allocating $341 million in federal money to fix state roads and highways, to create thousands of jobs in the state within two years. The jobs will be created through 35 projects financed by state gas-tax receipts as well as the federal stimulus money. The first project, a $3 [...]
Continue reading...Friday, March 6, 2009
Washington’s Department of Social and Health Services, the state’s largest agency, has issued layoff notices to 120 employees. Some laid off employees may be able to move into other positions with the agency. The layoffs have been taking place statewide since November. Governor Chris Gregoire proposed a no-new-taxes budget that would eliminate about 2,600 full-time positions across state [...]
Continue reading...Saturday, January 17, 2009
Leaders in Olympia, Washington are pushing a state stimulus program in order to alleviate some of the recent economic woes. There is no solid arrangements set as of now, however, there is a series of quickly up and coming construction projects, and plans to help businesses and potential employees. Washington governor Chris [...]
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Friday, January 15, 2010
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