Schools, vulnerable buildings focus of emergency preparedness talk
Washington examines innovative ways to combat homelessness
Washington state partners with community groups in push for equity, diversity and inclusion
Inslee names Inger Brinck director of Results Washington
OLYMPIA – Gov. Jay Inslee today named Inger Brinck director of Results Washington, Inslee’s initiative to make state government more effective.
Inslee appoints acting director of Results Washington
OLYMPIA – Wendy Korthuis-Smith today announced she is stepping down as director of Results Washington, the nationally-lauded agency launched by Gov. Jay Inslee to make state government more effective.
Inslee’s better government initiative draws national interest
Officials from six state governments were in Seattle last week to learn more about Gov. Jay Inslee’s initiative to use data and collaboration to make state government more effective.
Washington making progress in contaminated site cleanup and storm water management
Washington state has cleaned up nearly 700 contaminated sites over the past four years, is managing stormwater better, and is streamlining grants and loans for water projects across the state.
New state employee survey shows significant improvements
A new survey of more than 42,000 state employees showed record-high scores on some key questions and the highest response rate in nearly a decade.
Washington’s role as a national leader in Lean government draws thousands to Tacoma
More than 2,000 people, most of them state employees, gathered in Tacoma this week to learn and share ways to improve government services and achieve better outcomes for Washingtonians.
Inslee receives news publishers’ award for commitment to open government
Gov. Jay Inslee today received an award from the Washington Newspaper Publishers Association for his work to keep state government open, transparent and accountable.
Inslee creates subcabinet to boost business diversity
Gov. Jay Inslee today convened a new subcabinet focused on increasing access for small and minority-, women- and veteran-owned businesses to contracting opportunities with Washington state government.
New report details millions of dollars in state efficiency savings
Lean Management initiative is making state government more efficient
Governor Inslee signs executive order promoting hiring of people with disabilities
Gov. Jay Inslee today signed an executive order to help promote hiring of people with disabilities within state government and the private sector. Currently, only 36 percent of working-age people in Washington with disabilities are employed.
Inslee launches new Results Washington initiative
How well are we ensuring that children are getting a high-quality public education? Are we doing what’s needed to foster a strong business climate? How much progress are we making on reducing greenhouse gas emissions?
Gov. Inslee, Results Washington team to host Twitter town hall
Gov. Inslee and his new performance management team at Results Washington will host an hourlong #ResultsWA Twitter Town Hall to give citizens a unique opportunity to talk about ways to improve state government.
Gov. Inslee, Results Washington team take dozens of questions on Twitter
First Twitter town hall generates dozens of questions; more outreach planned
Gov. Jay Inslee hosted a one-hour Twitter Town Hall today as part of the launch of his new performance management initiative called Results Washington.
Gov. Inslee launches online forum to gather input on new Results Washington initiative
Gov. Jay Inslee today launched an interactive web-based tool for Washingtonians to share feedback and ideas about the state’s new Results Washington initiative.
Expanding telework and flexible work hours programs to help reduce traffic congestion and improve quality of life
