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Latest News

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Employment Security assists federal workers with unemployment claims, job searches amid rise in layoffs

With a rise in federal government layoffs, the Employment Security Department is helping affected federal employees apply for unemployment…

Making Things Happen for Sustainability and Jobs: Port of Walla Walla secures state support to ramp up sustainable aviation fuels production and new jobs

Strategic investment supports construction of SkyNRG manufacturing facility at Wallula Gap Industrial Park

Making Things Happen for Workers: Gov. Ferguson, Department of Labor & Industries collecting $163K to repay O’Reilly Auto Parts employees for lost sick pay

State agency working to return money for Washington workers

Governor Bob Ferguson signs Executive Order establishing a data center workgroup

Executive Order brings representatives together to evaluate the impact of data centers across Washington
Governor Ferguson headshot in a park wearing a blue suit

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