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Official Directives

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Executive Orders

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Bill Actions

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Latest News

The most recent news from the Office of the Governor. See News Releases to get additional news for the governor.

Governor Ferguson appoints Jane Nesbitt to serve as interim Office of Independent Investigations Director

Nesbitt has more than 10 years of public service experience, most recently as the agency’s chief of staff

Governor Ferguson, Attorney General Brown denounce unconstitutional actions of ‘out of control’ ICE agents in Minneapolis

OLYMPIA — Today Governor Bob Ferguson and Attorney General Nick Brown held a press conference denouncing the recent Immigration and Customs…

Governor Ferguson appoints Sarah Clifthorne to serve as interim Commerce Director

OLYMPIA — Today Governor Bob Ferguson announced the appointment Sarah Clifthorne as interim director of the Washington State Department of…

Governor Ferguson requests federal major disaster declaration, $21.3 million in FEMA assistance for families following historic December flooding

OLYMPIA — Today, Governor Bob Ferguson sent a letter to President Donald Trump formally requesting a federal major disaster declaration…
Governor Ferguson headshot in a park wearing a blue suit

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