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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

Interstate Bridge Replacement Program joint statement from Governors Kotek and Ferguson

Oregon and Washington remain fully committed to replacing the 109-year-old Interstate Bridge. The bridge represents a critical connection…

Governor signs bill prohibiting double voting

OLYMPIA — Today Governor Bob Ferguson signed Senate Bill 6084 to prohibit double voting by fixing an ambiguity in state law.
Governor Ferguson headshot in a park wearing a blue suit

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