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Microsoft layoffs hit 830 workers in home state of Washington
The 830 Microsoft employees who lost their jobs in Washington included cloud solution architects, game designers and lawyers.
Washington: Who voted for, against Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill'? Read a bill summary
The U.S. House passed the "One Big, Beautiful Bill" largely along party lines. Here's how Washington state's representatives ...
Microsoft cuts 830 jobs in Washington state — less than 10% of latest global layoffs
Microsoft is cutting 830 jobs in Washington state, part of 9,000 global layoffs as the company continues its post-fiscal-year ...
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Washington state and Idaho lawmakers react to passage of Trump’s 'One Big Beautiful Bill'
Washington lawmakers reacted Thursday after House Republicans voted to approve President Donald Trump’s sweeping domestic ...
Washington state to buy new hybrid electric ferries from Florida shipyard
Gov. Bob Ferguson made the final call to turn down a higher bid from a local boat builder, selecting a Florida company for ...
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New action plan aims to protect wildlife on Washington State roads
OLYMPIA, Wash. - The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), in partnership with the Washington State Department ...
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Washington Dept. of Ecology Invests $188M in 101 Statewide Water Quality Projects Amid Future Federal Funding Uncertainties
The Washington Department of Ecology funds 101 clean water projects with $188 million to improve water quality across the ...
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Washington state is hiring. Many remote and hybrid jobs pay $100k+
Working for Washington state comes with some guaranteed benefits. While the details may vary based on the department and position, the bottom line is competitive. State jobs come with retirement and ...
Report: Washington state has 3rd-highest childcare costs in the US
Child care is a significant expense for families nationwide, but a new report from personal finance website and app WalletHub ...