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Governor Ferguson selects 99 Opportunity Zones to encourage private investment
Washington's Department of Commerce announced that Governor Bob Ferguson nominated 99 low-income and rural communities for Opportunity Zones 2.0. The submissions covered 27 counties and 17 tribal lands, with new designations intended to begin January 1, 2027.
The department described a process incorporating public feedback, business input and consultation with the state's federally recognized tribes. It linked the nominations to attracting private capital for businesses and real-estate development. The announcement provides a dashboard containing the proposed areas and program details, while federal Treasury review is part of the designation process.
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