Ferguson appoints Mukilteo resident Jesse Jones to lead Results Washington

OLYMPIA—Governor Bob Ferguson announced January 22 the appointment of former journalist Jesse Jones as director of Results Washington, the agency responsible for making government work better for Washingtonians. Results Washington helps state agencies improve performance by establishing measurable goals, collecting performance data and conducting regular public performance reviews. In his inaugural address last week, Ferguson […]
Four state employees awarded $11,000 for improving government efficiency

OLYMPIA—The Productivity Board, a state employee incentive program of the Office of the Secretary of State, voted unanimously Thursday to award four state employees up to $11,300 total for their ideas to save the state money. The Productivity Board encourages all state employees to help save taxpayers’ money by offering up to $10,000 for a successful employee […]