The latest Thrive Washington paper is now available. Economic Development: Moving Washington State Forward Into Recovery covers education and business climate, as well as more direct economic development policies.  From the conclusion:

Public and private groups have made proposals that would enhance the education of our  students to ensure they are prepared to enter the workforce. The legislature recently enacted long-overdue reforms to the state’s unemployment insurance program. Such actions will help bring Washington’s costs of doing business to a more competitive level. The state’s casework activities have embraced the innovative industries and clusters that are a draw for other businesses.

By continuing such work, Washington’s economic development work can help push the state forward into recovery.

(Previous Thrive Washington reports are available here or here.)