Gov. Bob Ferguson signs executive order creating Economic Development Council
Gov. Bob Ferguson signed an executive order establishing a 26‑member Governor’s Economic Development Council to advise on a statewide strategy and near‑term actions; members from business, labor, higher education and ports signaled priorities including permitting reform, workforce training and AI readiness.
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Gov. Bob Ferguson signed an executive order at a Seattle event creating the Governor’s Economic Development Council, a 26‑member panel he said will advise his office and the Department of Commerce on a statewide economic development and competitiveness strategic plan due in June 2027.
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