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After two years of wearing masks, social distancing, and less people attending social gatherings or public events, there is a sense of normalcy returning as Governor Inslee dropped the indoor mask requirement this month. But some may also ask if there is really returning to “…
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A look at women’s earnings in the region. In the last decade, women in the U.S. have increased their earnings, education and fields of occupation, and they continue to have longer average life spans than men. But when it comes to salaries, many women still lag behind. In…
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Image Robin Koskey   Robin Koskey will be the new lead for government relations and communications at the Puget Sound Regional Council.  “I’m so pleased to share that Robin will be joining our team at PSRC. Her leadership in government relations and strategic…
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More than a quarter of a million households in the region are comprised of people from different racial or ethnic groups. PSRC researched multiracial/ethnic households for the latest Puget Sound Trend. Although multiracial/ethnic households make up 16% of the region’s total…
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On March 24, the Executive Board will welcome legislative leadership to discuss Move Ahead Washington, the new state transportation package.   The board will also review the public comments received on the draft Regional Transportation Plan and discuss potential amendments…
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The COVID-19 pandemic has had a disproportionate effect on the arts and culture industry, especially due to the importance of in-person events to their revenue streams. As a result, PSRC is managing a consultant-led project to assist in economic recovery and resiliency for the…
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It’s harder than ever for people in the region to find and keep a home they can afford. The complexity of addressing the full range of housing needs and challenges requires a coordinated approach and action from cities, counties, residents, businesses, and other agencies and…
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The Tulalip Tribes have developed a unique and robust approach to dealing with climate change and its impacts. Since time immemorial, the Tulalip Tribes have adapted to changes that have affected their way of life. Seeing what’s on the horizon in terms of climate, the Tribe set…
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The U.S. Department of Transportation has announced the availability of $1.5 billion in funding via the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) discretionary grant program. "The RAISE program helps communities large and small fix and modernize…
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On March 10, the Transportation Policy Board will review the comments received on the draft Regional Transportation Plan and discuss potential revisions to the final plan based on this feedback.   The board will also recommend projects for two of PSRC’s funding programs:…