Economic Recovery
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The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 is an unprecedented effort to jump-start our economy, save and create jobs, and build a foundation for long-term economic prosperity. Recovery Act dollars give business and personal tax relief, fund eroding state budgets, and finance projects, such as energy efficiency, construction and repair of roads and bridges, and environmental cleanup.
What is state government’s role?
Washington state expects to receive more than $7.7 billion in recovery funds to modernize its infrastructure, enhance energy independence, expand educational and job opportunities, increase access to health care, and provide tax relief.
The Recovery Act calls for unparalleled levels of transparency and accountability so taxpayers know how, when, and where their tax dollars are spent. Agencies understand the importance of spending these dollars responsibly, and in a way that leads to positive results for the citizens of our state. Governor Gregoire’s Priorities for Recovery include:
- 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 leverage resources
- Apply unprecedented accountability and transparency principles
What do we measure?
GMAP focuses on programs and projects implemented by state agencies. Many programs are still in the planning stage, and agencies are developing additional performance measures. At this time, agencies are reporting on:
- Recovery Act jobs, employment programs and unemployment benefits (numbers and dollars)
- Transportation projects—highway, local, transit (the number and status of projects including cost and time till completion)
- Other Infrastructure projects—water quality, streets and sidewalks (descriptions and project status)
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Which state agencies are involved in this area?
As additional Recovery Act-funded programs and projects are implemented, more agencies will report their progress. Agencies participating in the initial report are: