Inslee announces equity proposals
OLYMPIA (AP) Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Monday released a budget proposal aimed at addressing equity and systemic racism, the first of several to be released as part of his overall state budget plan this week.
The plan includes $26 million toward the establishment of a proposed new office to conduct investigations of police use of excessive force and $2.5 million for the state Equity Office that was created by the Legislature earlier this year. The equity office created after voters last year reaffirmed a ban on affirmative action will help state agencies develop and implement diversity plans across state government.
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A statement from the Governor’s Office reads as follows:
“After multiple, horrific deaths that included George Floyd and Washington’s own Manuel Ellis, people across the nation rose up by the millions to protest systemic racism and demand change. To meet this challenge, we will take action against past injustices and lay the foundation for a Washington where everyone can thrive and live successful lives.”
This decision came after a historic year of protests for over racial inequality, police funding and use of force, and a global pandemic which, like most other things, disproportionately affected communities of color.
“I firmly believe Washington will be an anti-racist state, and I will be taking actions that hold our state to that commitment,” said Inslee during his announcement. “We need our policies and budget to reflect our dedication toward disrupting the harmful systemic cycle of racism and inequity.”
Inslee announces racial equity proposals as part of budget plan
Some of the proposals include eliminating the use of credit scoring for insurance purposes and making Juneteenth a state holiday. Author: Associated Press, KING 5 Staff Published: 5:29 PM PST December 14, 2020 Updated: 5:42 PM PST December 14, 2020
OLYMPIA, Wash. Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has released a budget proposal aimed at addressing equity and systemic racism, the first of several to be released as part of his overall state budget plan this week.
The plan includes $2.5 million for the state Equity Office that was created by the Legislature earlier this year.
The Office will develop the state’s five-year equity plan that will help the state develop language access requirements, remove barriers to accessing state services, and decrease inequities across state government.
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