Press Releases Archive
2005 Press Releases
Governor Gregoire has announced her plans to strengthen the WorkFirst program.
November 10, 2005
2004 Press Releases
Gov. Gary Locke honored businesses for helping Washington families move from welfare to work
May 18, 2004
Gov. Gary Locke promotes state's effort to help more Washington families get federal tax dollars (More on Earned Income Tax Credit.)
April 7, 2004
2003 Press Releases
Gov. Gary Locke Announces New Statewide Welfare-to-Work Effort
August 26, 2003
Washington's welfare reform program takes cuts to balance budget
January 24, 2003
2002 Press Releases
Gov. Gary Locke Honors Businesses for Helping Families Move from Welfare to Work
November 20, 2002
WorkFirst celebrates five-year anniversary with lowest welfare caseload
July 30, 2002
Washington wins nearly $14 million in federal funds for WorkFirst successes.
July 19, 2002
Gov. Locke accepts national innovation award for WorkFirst's Community Jobs program
April 15, 2002
Governor adjusts welfare reform spending in response to climbing welfare caseloads
February 14, 2002
2001 Press Releases
Locke announces limited extension of TANF benefits
November 6, 2001
2000 Press Releases
Washington's child poverty rate declining; well below national trend
August 10, 2000
