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The Department of Health, Office of Healthy CommunitiesRequest for Letters of Intent for Regional Marijuana Prevention/Education Contractor Opportunity for organizations interested in leading regional youth marijuana prevention initiatives. The lead organization will develop and implement a “Regional Marijuana Prevention and Education Program” geared to reducing marijuana use by youth within their regions. Submit a Letter of Intent to apply for direct community funds to serve as the Regional Marijuana Prevention/Education Contractor for one of the Accountable Communities of Health regions.… Read more
The Commission submitted a guest column to the International Examiner in August updating constituents about the work of Commissioners, staff, and community partners in supporting our strategic plan goals and objectives. Below is an excerpt: Community activists approached the governor four decades ago to develop awareness in state government of the unique needs and challenges of Asian Pacific Islanders (API). As a result, the first state commission in the nation was created to address barriers preventing full equality and inclusion for APIs. In the decades since, the Commission on Asian… Read more
Updated October 5, 2017 Supporting small and diverse businesses in state contracting is a priority for Gov. Jay Inslee and the state of Washington. In July 2015, Gov. Inslee chose 12 of his cabinet agencies including the Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs to form a Business Diversity Subcabinet. The subcabinet is tasked with increasing ways for small and diverse businesses to participate in Washington state contracting opportunities. In October 2015, Gov. Inslee announced that the state of Washington will undertake a disparity study. Following a competitive proposal process, the… Read more
Legislators began the 105-day regular session in January facing a $2.45 billion revenue shortfall, which included a state Supreme Court order to fund basic education. An additional $2 billion would have been needed to fund voter approved Initiative 1351 to lower class sizes, however, the initiative was suspended for four years. Lawmakers approved new operating and capital budgets, which were signed by the governor on June 30, 2015, and a 16-year transportation plan. The Legislature adjourned after 176 days in session on July 10, 2015 during the third special session. Below is a selection of… Read more
