News Releases for Federal Recovery

December 6, 2012
Gov. Gregoire hails Congressional action that will boost exports to Russia

February 27, 2011
Agreements secure $590 million in federal passenger rail funding for Washington state

October 20, 2010
Gov. Gregoire's statement on TIGER II awards

August 2, 2010
Gov. Gregoire's statement on DOE financial awards to Washington small businesses

July 27, 2010
Joint statement on Race to the Top semi-finalists

July 2, 2010
Gov. Gregoire wraps up "Feeding Washington" tour, announces state loan to increase biodiesel production

June 28, 2010
Gov. Gregoire announces plan to launch nation�s first electric highway

June 1, 2010
Gov. Gregoire submits Washington's Race to the Top application

May 21, 2010
Washington Awarded $17.3 Million for Education Data System

May 19, 2010
Gov. Gregoire applauds local school districts for Racing to the Top

May 7, 2010
Gov. Gregoire announces Tacoma Public Schools to join Washington’s Race to the Top application

April 16, 2010
Gov. Gregoire announces first school district in Washington to join Race to the Top application

April 12, 2010
Gov. Gregoire announces additional $30 million in recovery funding to weatherize low-income homes

April 9, 2010
Gov. Gregoire announces more than $11 million in ARRA funding for workforce training programs

April 6, 2010
Gov. Gregoire's statement on Moses Lake selected for new manufacturing plant

March 30, 2010
Gov. Gregoire announces $16.5 million for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects

March 11, 2010
Gov. Gregoire, Legislature position Washington for recovery, finalize education reform

February 17, 2010
A Year Later: Gov. Gregoire, Interior Secretary Salazar highlight success of Recovery Act

February 12, 2010
Gov. Gregoire announces Recovery Act grants for worker training programs

February 1, 2010
Gov. Gregoire details Washington state job creation through Recovery funds

January 6, 2010
Gov. Gregoire announces Recovery Act grants to train workers for clean energy economy

December 23, 2009
Gov. Gregoire announces follow up actions after trip to Copenhagen climate summit

December 19, 2009
Gov. Gregoire applauds award of broadband stimulus funds to Spokane�s Tincan

December 17, 2009
Gov. Gregoire approves final clean water Recovery Act projects

December 17, 2009
Washington tribes awarded $1.2 million in Recovery Act funding to expand transit

November 24, 2009
Gov. Gregoire approves Recovery Act funds for clean water projects in Spokane, Olympia, Ballard

November 24, 2009
$4 million in Recovery Act grants to aid rural communities statewide

November 20, 2009
Gov. Gregoire announces plan to submit application for Race to the Top process

November 17, 2009
$6.4 million in Recovery Act grants headed for energy efficiency projects in smaller communities statewide

November 13, 2009
Gov. Gregoire�s statement on final Race to the Top guidelines

November 10, 2009
Gov. Gregoire highlights local schools meeting goals of Race to the Top initiative

November 10, 2009
Washington receives $2.2 million in federal stimulus funds for broadband mapping and planning activities

November 5, 2009
Gov. Gregoire approves Recovery Act funding for five clean water projects in state

October 29, 2009
Gov. Gregoire highlights Recovery Act projects

October 15, 2009
Gov. Gregoire announces broadband priority list to receive federal stimulus funding

October 9, 2009
Gov. Gregoire announces $14 million in energy efficiency upgrades

October 5, 2009
Gov. Gregoire announces $20 million in energy efficiency, renewable energy projects

September 21, 2009
Governor�s committee to review broadband project proposals

September 16, 2009
Washington seeks Recovery Act TIGER grants for three high priority projects

September 8, 2009
Gov. Gregoire, Ecology announce federal stimulus money to help protect environment, people from leaking storage tanks

August 19, 2009
Gov. Gregoire releases update on state�s Recovery Act efforts

August 18, 2009
Washington cultural organizations receive funding to support jobs and cultural participation

July 30, 2009
Washington Recovery Act websites recognized for excellence

July 29, 2009
Gov. Gregoire, Major General Lowenberg announce recovery funding for security upgrades at Spokane International

July 29, 2009
Washington State Community Action Agencies Awarded $11.7 million in Recovery Funds

July 27, 2009
Gov. Gregoire announces recovery funding for Metaline drinking water project

July 15, 2009
Gov. Gregoire, area ports highlight federal recovery money to reduce air pollution

July 13, 2009
Gov. Gregoire announces nearly $30 million in recovery funds to weatherize low-income homes

July 13, 2009
Gov. Gregoire announces federal recovery money to treat crime victims

July 9, 2009
Local economies benefit from state, federal unemployment stimulus funds

June 30, 2009
Gov. Gregoire�s statement on funding for salmon, Puget Sound recovery

June 24, 2009
Gov. Gregoire�s statement on Department of Energy stimulus award

June 11, 2009
Find a �stimulus job� at WorkSource

June 5, 2009
Gov. Gregoire, Secretary Hammond announce that lower construction bids result in more transportation projects in the state

June 3, 2009
Gov. Gregoire announces $22.4 million in federal recovery money to bolster criminal justice programs

May 29, 2009
Gov. Gregoire announces more than $3.4 million in federal recovery grants

May 29, 2009
U.S. Department of Energy Awards Washington State $2.2 billion in recovery funds

May 27, 2009
Gov. Gregoire, Sec. Hammond announce federal recovery awards for transportation paving projects

May 27, 2009
Gov. Gregoire announces $672 million recovery funding for education, stabilization

May 19, 2009
Gov. Gregoire announces federal recovery money to help crime victims

May 19, 2009
Gov. Gregoire announces federal recovery transportation contract award

May 15, 2009
Gov. Gregoire announces recovery funding contract to pave I-5 in Lewis County

May 14, 2009
Gov. Gregoire announces contracts for resurfacing projects in the Columbia Basin and Okanogan

May 4, 2009
WSDOT awards stimulus funds for paving project between Moses Lake and Ephrata

May 4, 2009
Gov. Gregoire convenes energy leaders at summit

April 30, 2009
Gov. Gregoire, WSDOT Secretary Hammond announce first ground breaking with recovery act funding

April 23, 2009
Water projects recommended � finalists for economic recovery funds listed

April 20, 2009
Gov. Gregoire and Dept. of Ecology announce clean water project recommendations for recovery funding

April 16, 2009
Gov. Gregoire, Gov. Kulongoski applaud Obama administration on high speed rail federal funding

April 15, 2009
Gov. Gregoire�s statement on Dept. of Interior federal recovery funding for water infrastructure

April 15, 2009
Gov. Gregoire lauds federal recovery act funding for schools

April 10, 2009
Gov. Gregoire, Dept. of Ecology announce federal stimulus money to help protect environment, people from diesel emissions

April 10, 2009
Gov. Gregoire approves 71 transportation projects for federal stimulus funding

April 8, 2009
Gov. Gregoire, Employment Security Dept. announce $27 million in economic recovery grants

April 6, 2009
Gov. Gregoire, Sec. Hammond announce recovery funds contract to preserve US 101, SR 103

April 6, 2009
Gov. Gregoire endorses salmon recovery applications

April 3, 2009
WSDOT awards I-90 paving projects to Columbia Asphalt & Gravel

March 31, 2009
Gov. Gregoire, Employment Security announce $23 million in economic recovery grants

March 23, 2009
Gov. Gregoire announces certification for 138 transportation projects (with county specific detail)

March 23, 2009
State to recommend water system improvement projects (with county specific detail)

March 17, 2009
Gov. Gregoire holds Spokane economic roundtable discussion

March 13, 2009
Gov. Gregoire announces selection of local projects receiving federal stimulus funding

March 9, 2009
Gov. Gregoire and WSDOT announces first advertisements for transportation contracts in Kittitas, Pacific counties

March 5, 2009
Gov. Gregoire signs transportation stimulus bill

March 4, 2009
Gov. Gregoire�s statement on House and Senate passage of transportation stimulus bill

February 26, 2009
Gov. Gregoire launches updated economic recovery website

February 25, 2009
Gov. Gregoire�s statement on Medicaid recovery funds

February 17, 2009
Gov. Gregoire�s statement on signing of national economic recovery package

February 13, 2009
Gov. Gregoire�s statement on passage of federal economic recovery package

February 2, 2009
Gov. Gregoire�s statement on SCHIP reauthorization

January 28, 2009
Gov. Gregoire�s statement on House of Representatives passage of federal economic recovery act

January 21, 2009
Gov. Gregoire�s statement on unemployment numbers

December 6, 2008
Governor Gregoire�s statement on President-elect Obama�s radio address

December 2, 2008
Gov. Gregoire meets with President-elect Obama and fellow governors on economic stimulus

November 25, 2008
Gov. Gregoire announces plans for $260 million in additional budget savings

November 12, 2008
Gov. Gregoire repeats call to Congress to pass federal stimulus package

October 1, 2008
Gov. Gregoire�s statement on Senate approval of an economic stabilization plan