Research Services provides research and project management assistance to teams within the Washington State Department of Commerce as well as other state and local agencies.
Current projects
Planning and Predesign Capital Equity Program
Commerce has many programs that fund the construction of capital projects and capital projects require planning and predesign activities prior to any award being made. […]
Project archive
Examples of recent projects and work from the team are featured here.
2024 projects
- Criminal Penalty Fees Related to Sexual Exploitation Crimes (PDF)
- Impacts of the Commercial Sex Industry on Black and African American Communities in Washington (PDF)
2023 projects
- Community Reinvestment Plan Report (PDF)
- Criminal Penalty Fees Related to Sexual Exploitation Crimes (PDF)
- School Directors’ Compensation Study (PDF)
2022 projects
2021 projects
- Nontraditional Workers Study (PDF)
- Hanford Healthy Energy Workers – Healthcare Needs Assessment and Recommendations (PDF)
2020 projects
- Washington’s Green Economy Working Group Final Report (PDF)
- Long-Term Care Ombuds Program Funding Model Recommendations (PDF)
2019 projects
- Independent Contractor Study Final Report (PDF)
- The Interbay Public Development Advisory Committee’s Recommendations and Implementation Plan (PDF)