The Workforce Development Council of Seattle-King County is celebrating an important win for communities across Washington: the passage and signing of House Bill 2523, which strengthens the Community Reinvestment Program and reinforces the state’s commitment to expanding economic opportunity. This milestone reflects years of advocacy, partnership, and community leadership. Alongside the Washington Workforce Association, local workforce boards, community-based organizations, and legislative champions, the WDC has worked to help ensure that Economic Security for All (EcSA) and the Community Reinvestment Program (CRP) remain strong tools for reducing poverty, advancing equity, and connecting people to stable careers.