News from the Washington State Human Rights Commission
The Washington State Human Rights Commission will be closed Monday, September 7th for the Labor Day holiday
Tuesday, September 1, 2026All state offices are closed. We will reopen on Tuesday, September 8th.
In Service to Washingtonians
Wednesday, August 26, 2026Enforcement Actions on Behalf of Washington State Human Rights Commission (WSHRC)
Information purposes only: The state budget outlines how Washington will spend money for services and programs.
Thursday, August 20, 2026OFM (Office of Financial Management) manages Washington state's budget and tracks how public funds are spent. Visit OFM's website here.
See OFM's budget instructions to state agencies here.
These budget instructions guide state agencies in the preparation of their biennial budget requests for submission to the Office of Financial Management, the initial step in the Washington State Budget Process.
This letter from Governor Ferguson's budget director was sent to every state agency on June 4, 2026.
Washington State AI Task Force releases final report July, 1, 2026
Wednesday, July 29, 2026Full details and updates can be reviewed directly through the Attorney Generals’ Office link.
https://www.atg.wa.gov/aitaskforce
Governor Ferguson Signs Executive Order to Support Women in the Workplace Experiencing Perimenopause and Menopause
Wednesday, July 15, 2026Governor Ferguson Signs Executive Order to Support Women in the Workplace Experiencing Perimenopause and Menopause
Video of the event is available here, and photos are available here.
Commissioner Luc Jasmin resigned the Washington State Human Rights Commission
Thursday, July 2, 2026As of July 1, 2026, Commissioner Luc Jasmin resigned the Washington State Human Rights Commission.
WSHRC currently, does not have any further details.
https://bsky.app/profile/governorferguson.bsky.social/post/3mpoqrwn4wk2r
WSHRC does not use automated calls, robocalls, or prerecorded voice messages to contact you.
Monday, May 4, 2026WSHRC no utiliza llamadas automáticas, llamadas robóticas ni mensajes de voz pregrabados para comunicarse con usted.
Gov. Bob Ferguson and Attorney General Nick Brown host a press conference
Monday, January 26, 2026
Uplift Awards honor Wenatchee Valley social justice champions
Tuesday, January 20, 2026Congratulations to all the recipients, including Wilma Cartagena, Operations Manager for the Washington State Human Rights Commission!
"The individual award for Legacy of Work went to Cartagena, whose career as a civil rights investigator spans over 20 years, was presented her award by city councilman Jose Luis Cuevas, who said her career reflects “a lifelong commitment to inclusive leadership.” She currently serves as operations manager for the Washington State Human Rights Commission, was appointed by Gov. Jay Inslee to the Wenatchee Valley College Board of Trustees in 2021, and is currently the legislative co-chair of the Washington Association of College Trustees."
State Holidays 2026
Monday, January 12, 2026Due to state holidays, the offices of the Washington State Human Rights Commission will be closed on these days:
- January 1st: New Year's Day
- January 19th: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- February 16th: President's Day
- May 25th: Memorial Day
- June 19th: Juneteenth Day
- July 3rd: Independence Day (Observed)
- September 7th: Labor Day
- November 11th: Veterans' Day
- November 26th: Thanksgiving Day
- November 27th: Native American Heritage Day
- December 25th: Christmas Day
