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Governor Ferguson appoints Jehiel Baer to Snohomish County Superior Court

Baer joins the Snohomish County bench after more than 13 years of legal experience

Washington state pushes back on federal overreach that threatens far-ranging issues from public health to the state budget

Governor Bob Ferguson and numerous state agencies are pushing back against the Trump administration’s proposed sweeping changes to federal…

Governor Ferguson announces new legislative proposal: Requiring FAFSA or WASFA or opt-out to graduate high school

DES MOINES — Today, Governor Bob Ferguson announced his next major legislative proposal: Requiring all high school seniors to complete the…

Judge sides with WA, will permit health inspections at the GEO Group’s Detention Facility

TACOMA — Washington has won two preliminary injunction orders against The GEO Group in which a federal judge said the company is likely to…
Governor Ferguson headshot in a park wearing a blue suit

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