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As every state across the country faces the spread of COVID-19, I wanted to give you an update on what we're doing in Washington state:The first priority has been to slow and contain the spread of COVID-19 in our communities -- that means millions of Washingtonians are staying home to save lives.
WA has dramatically increased testing, and our insurance commissioner directed insurers to waive deductibles and copays. The state will also be covering the costs of tests for those without health insurance.
WA is enacting a statewide moratorium on evictions, and public utilities will be suspending shut-offs and waiving late fees.
This is a challenge unlike anything we've faced before. Yet like so many challenges our state and our country have faced, the solution is in our own hands. And if ... Continues...
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OLYMPIA – During the week of March 8-14, 2020 14,154 new claims for unemployment benefits were filed with the Employment Security Department (ESD) which was an increase of 7,606 ... Continues...
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Mauna Loa CO2 Count
The graphic below shows the long term trend in CO 2 concentrations 1958 to the present at Mauna Loa on the island of Hawaii. The dispersion of red dots shows monthly deviations from the long term trend. CO 2 concentration is thought to be an indicator of global climate change.
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