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Latest News

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Governor Ferguson announces new tax credit to accelerate Washington’s emerging sustainable aviation fuel industry, reduce pollution 

Washington’s sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry has unlocked a new tax credit that will attract investment and meet growing demand…

Governor Ferguson signs executive order launching regulatory reform initiative

REDMOND – Yesterday Governor Bob Ferguson signed an executive order launching an initiative to streamline state regulations. The…

Governor Ferguson appoints Jenifer Chao to serve as Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs Executive Director

Today Governor Bob Ferguson announced the appointment of Jenifer Chao as executive director of the Washington State Commission on Asian…

Governor Ferguson creates Health & Human Services Chief Fraud Prevention Officer as part of new fraud-fighting initiative

OLYMPIA – Governor Bob Ferguson today signed an executive order creating the state’s first Chief Fraud Prevention Officer and a statewide…
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