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Latest News

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Governor Ferguson calls on Congress to abandon harmful legislation that threatens health care access for nearly 2 million Washingtonians

Washington stands to lose approximately $2 billion in Medicaid funding

Governor Ferguson leads coalition supporting multistate lawsuit against President Trump’s unlawful tariffs

Coalition asserts the illegal, arbitrary tariffs cause disproportionate, serious harm in Washington state

Governor Ferguson announces new Legislative Director, update on DSHS secretary

SEATTLE — Governor Bob Ferguson today appointed Debbie Driver to his Executive Leadership Team as his Legislative Director. He also…

Governor Ferguson signs bill to help farmers access CCA-exempt fuel into law

KENNEWICK — At a signing event in the Tri-Cities this week, Governor Bob Ferguson signed a bill sponsored by Rep. Tom Dent (R-Moses Lake)…
Governor Ferguson headshot in a park wearing a blue suit

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