Washington expands COVID-19 vaccine eligibility on Wednesday
More critical workers in Washington are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine starting Wednesday, March 17. That group includes employees in certain congregate settings, such as grocery stores, agriculture, corrections, transit and law enforcement. People age 16 years and older who are pregnant or have a disability that puts them at high risk will also be included in this phase. Continue reading at KING 5 News.
January unemployment rate in Washington drops to 6%
Washington’s unemployment rate dropped to 6% in January, down from December’s 7.1% rate, state officials announced Tuesday. The Employment Security Department said that in addition to the drop in the overall jobless rate, the state added 4,400 jobs in January. The national unemployment rate decreased from 6.7% in December to 6.3% in January. February’s unemployment rate will be released on March 24.
Continue reading at The Bellingham Herald. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
Washington state projected to get $3.2 billion more in taxes as economy brightens amid COVID-19 recovery
Washington’s state tax collections are roaring back, with an estimated additional $3.2 billion projected through 2023 as parts of the economy brighten and people get vaccinated amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Ken Lambert)
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