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Governor Ferguson concludes week working at Western State Hospital
November 6, 2025
LAKEWOOD — Today Governor Bob Ferguson concluded his week working at Western State Hospital, fulfilling a commitment he made before taking office. Ferguson met with hospital and Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) leadership, as well as patients, staff and labor leaders. Ferguson also toured existing facilities and the site of the new forensic hospital, which is expected to open in 2028.
Washington state proposes bipartisan plan for $1 billion Rural Health Transformation funding
November 5, 2025
Governor Bob Ferguson today announced Washington has submitted its application for the federal Rural Health Transformation Program, proposing a bipartisan plan to invest $1 billion ($200 million per year) across five years in rural health care.
Governor Ferguson statement on court orders requiring Trump Administration to pay SNAP benefits
October 31, 2025
OLYMPIA — Governor Bob Ferguson provided the following statement on multiple court orders requiring the U.S. Department of Agriculture to provide funding to the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP):
Governor Ferguson moves $2.2 million per week to support food banks ahead of federal SNAP cutoff
October 28, 2025
OLYMPIA — Governor Bob Ferguson today directed nearly $2.2 million per week to provide additional support to Washington’s food banks in the wake of the Congressional Republicans’ government shutdown. Beginning Nov.1, funding for the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will end due to the continued federal government shutdown.
Governor Ferguson update on westbound I-90 after removal of damaged Bullfrog Road overpass
October 28, 2025
CLE ELUM — Governor Bob Ferguson is updating drivers on what to expect as the Washington State Department of Transportation plans to replace part of an overpass on westbound Interstate 90, a process likely to take several months.
Governor Ferguson leads coalition urging U.S. Supreme Court to uphold decision striking down President Trump’s unlawful tariffs
October 24, 2025
OLYMPIA — Today, Governor Bob Ferguson filed an amicus, or “friend of the court,” brief with the U.S. Supreme Court today in support of a legal challenge to block the Trump Administration’s illegal tariffs.
Governor Ferguson sets new foundation for state agencies to foster partnerships with Tribal Nations
October 22, 2025
RIDGEFIELD — Today, Governor Bob Ferguson signed an executive order setting out new requirements and steps for state agencies to improve Washington’s government-to-government relationship with our state’s tribes.
Department of Revenue Director Drew Shirk announces retirement
October 21, 2025
After nearly 37 years of public service, Department of Revenue Director Drew Shirk announced his retirement effective December 31, 2025. Drew was appointed as director in 2023 by Governor Jay Inslee and reappointed to the position by Governor Bob Ferguson in 2025.
Governor Ferguson, WSDOT announce White River Bridge will reopen earlier than expected
October 16, 2025
The SR 410 bridge connecting Enumclaw and Buckley has been closed since it was struck by a truck
Historic achievement: Governor Ferguson, Ecology celebrate nuclear waste officially being turned into glass at Hanford Site
October 15, 2025
Waste Treatment Plant is operational and treating radioactive and hazardous waste for safe, permanent disposal for the first time in history