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Latest News

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Governor Ferguson statement on NBA expansion vote

SEATTLE — Governor Bob Ferguson released the following statement after the NBA Board of Governors voted to explore expansion to Seattle:

Governor Ferguson signs bills establishing rules for penny shortage, banning noncompetes, expanding fatal crash reviews

OLYMPIA – Governor Bob Ferguson signed new laws today establishing rules for how businesses handle penny shortages, banning noncompete…

Governor Ferguson travels to Yakima to sign slate of 10 bills

YAKIMA — Today Governor Bob Ferguson traveled to Yakima to sign a diverse set of bills, all sponsored by Republican legislators. It marks…

Governor Ferguson signs bills prohibiting individuals from using false law enforcement identification, banning law enforcement from hiding identity with masks

Legislation to improve public safety, law enforcement accountability
Governor Ferguson headshot in a park wearing a blue suit

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