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Governor Ferguson signs rent stabilization, affordable housing bills

Governor Bob Ferguson today signed a suite of bills that address affordable housing in Washington, culminating in House Bill 1217 to ensure…

Governor Ferguson appoints Brittany Gregory to lead Washington State Women’s Commission

Governor Bob Ferguson today appointed Brittany Gregory as the director of the Washington State Women’s Commission.

Governor Ferguson statement on termination of AmeriCorps funding

OLYMPIA — Governor Bob Ferguson released the following statement about the termination of AmeriCorps grant funding in Washington state:

Governor Bob Ferguson signs bill to strengthen youth labor laws

Washington addresses rising youth labor law violations by increasing penalties for offenders
Governor Ferguson headshot in a park wearing a blue suit

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