Supporting the AAPI Community

Supporting Asian American and Pacific Islanders   As the month of May comes to a close, we want to make sure to acknowledge May is Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month, a celebration of the cultural and historic contributions to society by Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, (AAPI) in the United States.   While the purpose…

Dept. of Enterprise Services Launches DEI Speaker Series

  First DEI Event  is May 27 The Department of Enterprise Services (DES) Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Council, in partnership with Humanities Washington, has developed a new DEI Speaker Series. These events are free and open to all state employees and the general public, but pre-registration is required. The session topics are intended to…

Opportunities Abound to Join State Boards and Commissions

Washington State Legislative Building

From the Office of the Governor: Washington is home to vibrant communities and diverse residents who all have unique talents, skills and experiences.  Governor Inslee places a high priority on boards, commissions, and agencies that are reflective of the diverse make-up of Washington and that utilize the impressive talent of our residents. We are always…

Women’s Health Week Proclamation

Women's Health Week proclamation 2021

Gov. Jay Inslee has proclaimed the week of May 9-15 as Women’s Health Week in the state of Washington. Thank you to the Washington State Women’s Commission, Health Care Authority and State Department of Health for teaming up with us to request this very important proclamation. Read the Proclamation text:   The State of Washington…

Women’s History Month: Representation in Corrections

For #WomensHistoryMonth, the Washington State Department of Corrections interviewed two female corrections employees about the challenges women can face in the corrections field and advantages women bring to corrections.

Governor’s Proclamation for International Women’s Day 2021

Gov. Jay Inslee has proclaimed today International Women’s Day. Read the text: WHEREAS, International Women’s Day celebrates the tremendous efforts by women and girls around the world in shaping a more equal future. The theme for 2021 is “Women in leadership: Achieving an Equal Future in a COVID-19 World”; and WHEREAS, Washington state’s women stand…

ICSEW Bill Alert: HB 1047 Mandating Coverage for Hearing Instruments

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HB 1047: Mandating Coverage for Hearing Instruments