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People can depend on the Governor’s Office for Regulatory Innovation and Assistance (ORIA) not just for navigating the regulatory systems, but also for services that will actually help people start and operate a small business.

There are many prerequisites to open a business in Washington and for people whose first language is not English, the endeavor can be particularly difficult—especially when the official website dedicated to providing such services is solely in English.

From the United States Environmental Protection Agency:

Request for Proposals: Community Based Climate Change, Health & Equity Strategy

MAY 29, 2014 BY NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY 1 COMMENT

September is the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction’s (OSPI) Attendance Awareness Month. As schools begin across the state, OSPI is raising awareness about the importance of regular school attendance.

The State of Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) has released its latest set of data regarding the suspension and expulsion rates for various student groups. The data shows how many students are being suspended or expelled in each school district and classifies that data into race, sex, and program.

Individuals and families can purchase health plans under the Affordable Care Act beginning November 15, 2014 for coverage beginning January 1, 2015. The open enrollment period ends Feb. 15, 2015.

The Washington Healthplanfinder offers a customer-friendly, online marketplace where individuals and families can find, compare, and enroll in a health plan that fits their needs and budget.

Washington Healthplanfinder provides:

Public Board Meeting

The Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs (CAPAA) will be convening on November 18, 2017 for a public board meeting at the Asia Pacific Cultural Center.

Presentations will be on emergency preparedness, youth marijuana prevention, the Asia Pacific Cultural Center (APCC), and the Formerly Incarcerated Group Healing Together (FIGHT). The Commission will also discuss its legislative agenda for 2018. Public comment will be from 11:55 AM to 12:10 PM.

CAPAA will be convening a public board meeting on September 16 in SeaTac to hold officer elections and discuss Commissioner goals and objectives. We will have public comment from 11:40 – 11:55 AM.

September 16, 2017
10:30 am to 2:00 pm

Valley View Library
17850 Military Rd S,
SeaTac, WA 98188

CAPAA Public Board Meeting in Vancouver

Saturday, September 17, 2016

CAPAA is hosting a public board meeting on Saturday, September 17 at Clark College in Vancouver, Washington.

This meeting will be a great opportunity to learn about efforts to ensure health equity for Pacific Islanders, hear updates about the Task Force on Deadly Force in Community Policing, and other issues impacting Asian Pacific American communities.

Community members may provide public comment to the Commission at 11:50 a.m.