State Workers

New schedules for state workers possible

Budget writers are eyeing ideas like less hours or days to work for state employees, but nothing is decided, apparently.

Results pending on state move to 4-day workweek

Having Friday off has become routine for workers at some state agencies, but it's too soon to tell whether moving to a four-day workweek is saving money, the agencies report.

Savings from four-day workweek will be known in December

Having Friday off has become routine for workers at some state agencies, but it’s too soon to tell whether moving to a four-day workweek is saving money, the agencies report.

Layoffs likely for DSHS

The latest demand for budget cuts certainly will mean layoffs for state employees, at least in one large agency.

Don't forget your bennies

A quick reminder, state workers: benefits enrollment ends Sunday.

New cuts make layoffs certain

Layoffs, at least at DSHS are now certain, as the agency looks for more than $100 million in more savings.

Gregoire orders another $260 million in cuts

More cuts to add to the earlier cuts, which should set things up the for the next round of ...

Agency update for Nov. 24

• Alberta Clarkson, of Lacey, has been reappointed to the Board of Trustees College District No. 24 (South Puget Sound Community College). Clarkson has more than 25 years of experience in managing adult education and training programs.

Wheeler project shrinks

After being sent back to the drawing boards this summer by the governor, state planners have cut $108 million from the budget for a construction project on the Capitol Campus.

Slippery parking lot partially open, work continues

The natural resources lot is partially open, final solution to slipping problem ellusive.