Archive of: Blog
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State, Local jobless rates still fallingWashington Employment Security Department today released its new estimate of nonfarm employment, based on the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics data. It shows 3,800 more residents found jobs from March into April and a seasonally adjusted statewide unemployment rate of 7.0 percent, compared to 8.4 percent a year ago. |
May 2013 | |
Capital steps rally for transportation $$Groups representing business, labor, agriculture, environmentalists, and transit, municipalities and others gathered in Olympia this morning in a bi-partisan show of support for the Transportation Revenue Package being considered in the Legislature’s special session. |
May 2013 | |
L&I webinar on 'Return to Work' grantsThe Department of Labor & Industries has scheduled a webinar to showcase the value of its Return to Work grant program and encourage more applicants to seek funding. |
May 2013 | |
WSDOT invites comments on its 'fairness'A study to determine whether the State Department of Transportation’s contracting activities are fair and equitable for all is now available for review. |
May 2013 | |
70 years and counting for NFIBNational Federation of Independent Business began its mission to protect the right to own, operate and grow a business 70 years ago. |
May 2013 | |
Banner wins SBA accolades for lendingThe SBA Seattle District awarded Banner Bank "Community Lender of the Year" for the SBA's fiscal year ending September 30, 2012. |
May 2013 | |
Flemming, Figueroa to lead Rainier Communications CommissionPierce County Councilmember Stan Flemming and University Place City Councilmember Javier Figueroa have been elected to leadership positions with the Rainier Communications Commission. |
May 2013 | |
Grays Harbor Hospital and MultiCare forming new networkGrays Harbor Community Hospital and MultiCare Health System have signed a Letter of Intent to establish an affiliation network between the two health systems. |
May 2013 | |
Evergreen workers may strike over contractWorkers at The Evergreen State College may now strike in protest of a contract with school administration. |
May 2013 | |
JBLM had fifth-fastest employee growthThe number of civilian and military employees at Joint Base Lewis-McChord has increased by almost 64 percent since 2006, according to a new report by the Government Accountability Office. |
May 2013 |
