WA governor moves to improve state consultation with tribes
Gov. Bob Ferguson signed an executive order Wednesday to strengthen how the state consults and works with Native American tribes in Washington. It calls for drafting new policies for tribal consultation and requires expanded training for state workers on sovereignty and other issues related to understanding the unique nature of the ties between the state and tribal governments. Tribal leaders applauded the move, but also flagged ongoing tensions in the relationship. Continue reading at Spokesman-Review. (Washington Office of the Governor)
Judge blocks Trump cuts to WA climate resilience money
A federal judge in Seattle this week blocked the Trump administration’s termination of more than $9 million for work in Washington state intended to help adapt to climate change. The State Board for Community and Technical Colleges Tribal Steward Program received about $9.3 million from the Inflation Reduction Act to train more than 2,000 college students in fields on the front lines of climate change such as environmental science and natural resources. The state aimed to also grow the representation of tribal members working in natural resource roles across the state. Continue reading at Seattle Times. (Larry Workman)
WA’s food aid program for infants and mothers now funded through most of November
Federal food benefits for Washington mothers and their babies at risk due to the federal government shutdown will continue into mid-to-late November, the state announced Thursday. Funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture will allow the state to keep up food benefits under the Women, Infants and Children program, known as WIC, and support the 11 workers still administering it in Washington. “It’s definitely a relief,” said Nicole Flateboe, executive director of Nutrition First, the state’s WIC association. “It’s food benefits through Thanksgiving, hopefully.” Continue reading at WSS. (Scott Olson)
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