1. Economic Recovery in Washington State
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2. $787 billion package in program spending and tax cuts
$300B Tax Relief
$262B Federal Agencies
$225B
Formula funds
The American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA) was signed by President Obama on February 17, 2009
$787 billion package in program spending and tax cuts
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4. The Recovery Act is not a cure-all for
our economy and our state’s $9 billion
shortfall. But it will…
Put Washington a step closer to recovery
Provide critically important support to our citizens and businesses
Present great opportunities to advance the Governor’s strategic vision for tomorrow’s Washington
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5. State funding
The Recovery Act provides over $4 billion dollars in funding and can be used to:
Modernize our state’s infrastructure
Enhance our energy independence
Sustain our educational system
Increase access to health care
Provide tax relief to businesses and citizens
These funds will be distributed to our state through already established
channels and flow through state agencies.
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7. Governor’s strategic principles…
Get money in people’s pockets immediately
Create or save jobs in the near-term
Make innovative investments in areas that lay the foundation for Washington’s 21st century economy
Create strategic alliances with the private sector, non-profits, local governments and other state agencies that align goals and leverages resources
Apply unprecedented accountability and transparency principles
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8. Laying the foundation for the future
In addition to the $4 billion allocated to our state, there is also over $100 billion available in discretionary funding. The largest funding areas include:
Energy and green jobs – promoting alternative energy, energy efficiency, and green jobs programs
Broadband deployment – expanding service to unserved or underserved areas of the state
Health technology – creating a national health information network for the exchange of electronic health records
Research and innovation – building on Washington’s strong research sector
High-speed Rail – improving rail corridors for passenger rail will significantly improve freight rail
Workforce development – developing a skilled workforce for jobs of the future
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9. Transparency & Accountability
Unprecedented standards of accountability, performance reporting, and openness
Accountability means we can demonstrate that the funds are used wisely and efficiently to achieve substantive outcomes
Transparency means making sure that citizens can easily access information and can track the progress of each project
We have created a website that citizens can monitor and see where the recovery money is going and the results being produced
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10. Major successes to date:
UI benefits
Transportation
Clean water & Drinking water
Private sector awards
Hanford
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11. Challenges: Aggressive timelines
Tracking not only what comes into state government, but what comes to Washington state
Very little funding available for the administration of the funds
The federal government is building the airplane as they fly
Buy American and Davis-Bacon requirements
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12. Making the most of this unprecedented opportunity
WEDA and WPPA are members of the Governor’s Funding Partners workgroup
Where possible, collaborate on strategic proposals rather than “one-offs” – the Recovery Team can help make connections
Contact our office early if you believe the Governor’s endorsement of a proposal would increase chances of success
The Recovery Team is working to make training available to agencies unfamiliar with federal grant requirements
PLEASE work with our team to meet and exceed Federal reporting requirements
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13. Key Recovery Team Contacts:
Jill Satran, Economic Recovery Team Coordinator ,
Bruce Botka, Accountability Coordinator ,
Kelly Wicker, Executive Policy Office ,
Heather Moss, Discretionary Grants Coordinator ,
Kim Cregeur, Quality Assurance Coordinator ,
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14. Strategic Area Key Contacts
Energy: Rogers Weed
Broadband: Marc Baldwin
Health Technology: Richard Onazuko
Research & Innovation: Marc Baldwin
High-Speed Rail: Scott Witt
Workforce Development: Chris Alejano
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