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

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Apple Health changes for some noncitizens begin October 1
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By The Numbers

New Report Explores Women’s Representation and Retention in WA’s Skilled Trades Apprenticeships
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By The Numbers

REPORT: Black Women Working in Washington’s Public Sector Share Experiences, Recommendations for Change
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Announcements

Washington leads the nation with Executive Order to support workers navigating menopause
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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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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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Announcements

New Commissioners Bring Expertise in Maternal Health and Law
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Washington’s First-Ever Women’s Caucus Holds Inaugural Meeting
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