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Our latest reports highlighting our work, priorities, and what we’ve heard from women across Washington.

Women working in Washington's public sector gather at the state capitol for a training.

By The Numbers

Black Women in Washington’s Public Sector Gather to Address Workplace Inequities and Build Solutions
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By The Numbers

Washington Returns to 2nd Widest Wage Gap in the Nation
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Announcements

Governor Ferguson Honors Women’s History Month with Official Proclamation
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Policy lead Samantha Grono shares testimony in support of SB 5917

Commission Highlights

Bill Improving Access to Washington’s Abortion Stockpile Clears Legislature
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Young Girl Scout stands on the steps of the Washington temple of Justice among large crowd of people. She stares admiringly at the large building.

Commission Highlights

Girls on the Hill: 140+ Young Leaders Step Into the Capitol
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Cover page of the Washington State Women's Commission "Safety and Stability," dated November 2025 to January 2026. The cover features the Commission’s purple and teal "W" logo at the top, with large, outlined numbers "2026" positioned vertically along the right side over a grey colored background.

By The Numbers

Report Reveals What’s at Stake for Crime Victims
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Headshot of new Commissioners Gauri Locker and Quiana Daniels.

Announcements

New Commissioners Bring Expertise in Maternal Health and Law
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Women's Caucus members pose together on stair holding up group's t-shirt.

Announcements

Washington’s First-Ever Women’s Caucus Holds Inaugural Meeting
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Screenshot of first slide of DCYF powerpoint deck titled Washington's Child Care Monitoring and Accountability System

Announcements

Women’s Commission Responds to Threats to Somali Daycare Providers
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Mountain reflected over lake and evergreen tree line. Photo taken by Tribal Liaison Mishani Jack-Gonzalez.

Commission Highlights

Launching Our Tribal Consultation Guidelines: Mishani Jack-Gonzalez Leads the Way
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Group of community partners gather and pose in front of brightly colored mural wall.

Commission Highlights

Community Forum Recap: Co-Creating Solutions
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Women’s Stories

The Federal Shutdown and Its Impact on Health Care, Women, Children, and Families
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