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Governor Ferguson statement on NBA expansion vote
March 25, 2026
SEATTLE — Governor Bob Ferguson released the following statement after the NBA Board of Governors voted to explore expansion to Seattle:
Governor Ferguson signs bills establishing rules for penny shortage, banning noncompetes, expanding fatal crash reviews
March 23, 2026
OLYMPIA – Governor Bob Ferguson signed new laws today establishing rules for how businesses handle penny shortages, banning noncompete agreements statewide, and expanding the Washington State Traffic Safety Commission’s access to data to review fatal crashes.
Governor Ferguson travels to Yakima to sign slate of 10 bills
March 20, 2026
YAKIMA — Today Governor Bob Ferguson traveled to Yakima to sign a diverse set of bills, all sponsored by Republican legislators. It marks the second consecutive year that the Governor has taken bill action in Eastern Washington on Republican-led legislation.
Governor Ferguson signs bills prohibiting individuals from using false law enforcement identification, banning law enforcement from hiding identity with masks
March 19, 2026
Legislation to improve public safety, law enforcement accountability
Interstate Bridge Replacement Program joint statement from Governors Kotek and Ferguson
March 17, 2026
Oregon and Washington remain fully committed to replacing the 109-year-old Interstate Bridge. The bridge represents a critical connection between our two states, and is vulnerable to collapse in a major earthquake. The Environmental Impact Statement states: “This collapse potential is due to the fact that hundreds of timber bridge support piles sit within loose sand that can liquefy during an earthquake.”
Governor signs bill prohibiting double voting
March 17, 2026
OLYMPIA — Today Governor Bob Ferguson signed Senate Bill 6084 to prohibit double voting by fixing an ambiguity in state law.
Governor Ferguson signs bill establishing account for private funds that will dramatically expand early learning
March 14, 2026
OLYMPIA — Governor Bob Ferguson’s proposal to create a new state account that will dramatically increase access to early learning in Washington has passed the Legislature with overwhelming bipartisan support. Today, he signed that bill into law.
Governor Ferguson comment on 2026 legislative session
March 12, 2026
OLYMPIA — Governor Bob Ferguson offered the following statement on the conclusion of the 2026 legislative session:
Governor Ferguson statement on House passage of Millionaires' Tax
March 10, 2026
OLYMPIA — Governor Bob Ferguson offered the following statement regarding the House passage of the Millionaires' Tax:
Governor Ferguson appoints Theo Angelis to Washington State Supreme Court
March 9, 2026
OLYMPIA — Governor Bob Ferguson made his second appointment to the Washington State Supreme Court today, announcing that Theo Angelis will replace retiring Justice Barbara Madsen.