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News from June 2023

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Tax revenue analysis: the state of Washington collects $6.5 billion million in sales and gross receipt in Q1

By Evergreen Reporter | Jun 30, 2023

The state of Washington collected $6.5 billion in sales and gross receipt taxes during the first quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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VA Purchase Loans in Washington average $485,299 for Q2

By Evergreen Reporter | Jun 30, 2023

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Washington in the second quarter of fiscal year 2023 was $485,299, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Campaign spending: Top Q1 political donation recipients in Washington

By Evergreen Reporter | Jun 30, 2023

These Washington political organizations received the most money from campaign donations in the first quarter of 2023, according to the Federal Election Commission.

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Average VA Purchase Loan amount in Washington declines from Q1 to Q2

By Evergreen Reporter | Jun 30, 2023

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Washington in the second quarter of fiscal year 2023 was $485,299, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index

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216 people die from diseases of the heart in the state of Washington during week ending June 24

By Evergreen Reporter | Jun 30, 2023

There were 216 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in the state of Washington in the week ending June 24, making up 18.2% of total deaths by all causes in the state of Washington.

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Inslee appoints Maggie Walker and Jay Cunningham to University of Washington Board of Regents

By Evergreen Reporter Report | Jun 30, 2023

On June 29, 2023, Gov. Jay Inslee announced the appointments of Maggie Walker and Jay Cunningham to the University of Washington Board of Regents.

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12 people die in the state of Washington with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in week ending June 24

By Evergreen Reporter | Jun 29, 2023

There were 12 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in the state of Washington during the week ending June 24, an increase over the previous week.

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Senator Murray Secures More Than $582 Million for Wa State Va and Military Construction Projects in Draft Appropriations Bill

By Evergreen Reporter Report | Jun 29, 2023

BILL SUMMARY: Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Fiscal Year 2024 Appropriations Bill

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Senator Murray Secures Millions for Wa Agriculture Priorities, Protects Nutrition Assistance in Draft Appropriations Bill`

By Evergreen Reporter Report | Jun 29, 2023

BILL SUMMARY: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Fiscal Year 2024 Appropriations Bill

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Cantwell Releases Data Snapshot Revealing Impacts of Dobbs Decision on Wa Abortion Providers and Patients

By Evergreen Reporter Report | Jun 29, 2023

New data: 56% increase in abortion patients from Idaho; 36% increase in all out-of-state patients; 18% increase in abortion patients overall at Planned Parenthood clinics in Central & Eastern WA; On eve of one-year anniversary of decision, Cantwell also joins Senate colleagues to release report on national impacts

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254 people die from cancer in the state of Washington during week ending June 24

By Evergreen Reporter | Jun 29, 2023

There were 254 deaths from cancer reported in the state of Washington in the week ending June 24, making up 21.3% of total deaths by all causes in the state of Washington.

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Communities Across Wa State Awarded $195.7 Million for Broadband Infrastructure, Cantwell Announces With White House

By Evergreen Reporter Report | Jun 29, 2023

An estimated 33,000 Washington home and businesses will be connected to high-speed internet; Cantwell: “We've heard from communities all across the state how important this day-to-day connectivity is to their lives”

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State Receives Over $132 Million for Infrastructure Investments Through Grant Program Authorized by Cantwell

By Evergreen Reporter Report | Jun 29, 2023

On June 23, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, announced $132,611,221 in grant funding for nine major infrastructure projects across the State of Washington.

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17 people die in the state of Washington with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in week ending June 24

By Evergreen Reporter | Jun 29, 2023

There were 17 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in the state of Washington during the week ending June 24, a 54.5% increase over the previous week.

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Murray, Newhouse Introduce New Legislation to Protect U.s. Winegrape Growing Regions Against Wildfire Smoke Damage

By Evergreen Reporter Report | Jun 29, 2023

This week, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, joined U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) in introducing new legislation to better protect winegrape growers in Washington, Oregon, and California—the top three states for wine production in the U.S.—against wildfire smoke damage.

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Inslee appoints Judge John Cooney to Washington Court of Appeals, Division Three

By Evergreen Reporter Report | Jun 29, 2023

On June 27, 2023, Gov. Jay Inslee announced the appointment of Judge John Cooney to the Washington State Court of Appeals, Division Three. He will replace Judge Laurel Siddoway who is retiring July 31.

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Cantwell Welcomes Reopening of Hurricane Ridge in Olympic National Park

By Evergreen Reporter Report | Jun 28, 2023

Ridge closed to visitors since May 7 lodge fire; NPS announces area will reopen on June 27

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254 people die in the state of Washington from cancer in week ending June 24

By Evergreen Reporter | Jun 28, 2023

There were 254 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in the state of Washington during the week ending June 24, a 7.3% decrease from the previous week.

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51 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in the state of Washington during week ending June 24

By Evergreen Reporter | Jun 28, 2023

There were 51 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in the state of Washington in the week ending June 24, making up 4.3% of total deaths by all causes in the state of Washington.

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Washington to Get Nearly $133 Million in Infrastructure Investments Through Raise Grant Program Created by Murray—most Awarded to Wa State in History

By Evergreen Reporter Report | Jun 28, 2023

Washington state received the most RAISE grants of any state this year