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Washington State’s latest economic forecast, released by the Economic & Revenue Forecast Council (ERFC), paints a cautious picture for the months and years ahead. Over the past year, the state’s employment growth has been extremely slow, rising by only 0.1%, far below the national average of 1%. Most industries are shrinking, with government and healthcare...

Sen. Keith Goehner/R-Dryden/Credit: Washington State Senate OLYMPIA… Sen. Keith Goehner has been appointed to the Legislative Committee on Economic Development and International Relations (LCEDIR) by Lt. Governor Denny Heck. This marks Goehner’s second special committee appointment since his term as a state senator began Jan. 13 and reflects his commitment to fostering economic growth and...