EOI Updates Lifting while she climbed February 26, 2021 / October 9, 2026 by Emnet Getahun There’s no better way to celebrate the end of black history month and the beginning of women’s history month, than by honoring the remarkable career and contributions of Rosa Franklin, the first Black woman to serve in the Washington State Senate. Rosa Franklin served in the Legislature from 1993 to 2010, where she worked tirelessly […] Read more »
EOI Updates The governor’s budget takes first steps towards an equitable recovery – now let’s go further December 18, 2020 / October 26, 2026 by Emnet Getahun The state budget affects every aspect of our lives – from the quality of our schools to the cost of basic services and the prevalence of jobs in our communities. This year, as Washingtonians face staggering economic, health, and social hardship due to the pandemic, state budget choices will make an even greater impact on […] Read more »
EOI Updates How to get Federal COVID-19 small-business loans April 3, 2020 / October 26, 2026 by Emnet Getahun On March 27, Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, allocating $350 billion to help small businesses and nonprofits survive the pandemic-induced economic freefall. One initiative within this legislation, the Paycheck Protection Program, provides federally guaranteed loans to help eligible organizations maintain payrolls through June 2020. All, or a portion of […] Read more »
