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Hawaii to join West Coast Health Alliance with Washington, California, and Oregon
September 4, 2025
What you need to know: The state of Hawaii is joining Washington, California, and Oregon in the West Coast Health Alliance, which is providing unified recommendations on immunizations to residents based on science, not politics.
Tariffs could cost Washington $2.2 billion over the next four years
September 4, 2025
OLYMPIA — Governor Bob Ferguson held a press conference today to detail the Washington State Office of Financial Management’s stand-alone, nonpartisan analysis of the potential effects of the 2025 Trump tariff actions on Washington families, employers, and the state budget. To our knowledge, this is the first statewide, nonpartisan report that specifically models the effects on household prices, industries, growth, and state revenues.
Washington, California and Oregon to launch new West Coast Health Alliance to uphold scientific integrity in public health as Trump destroys CDC’s credibility
September 3, 2025
OLYMPIA — Today, Washington Governor Bob Ferguson, California Governor Gavin Newsom and Oregon Governor Tina Kotek announced they will launch a new West Coast Health Alliance to ensure residents remain protected by science, not politics. The alliance represents a unified regional response to the Trump Administration’s destruction of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) credibility and scientific integrity.
Governor Ferguson issues emergency proclamation on damaged White River Bridge
August 27, 2025
Proclamation allows the state to seek federal reimbursement for bridge work currently underway
Governor Ferguson joins U.S. Rep. Larsen to discuss impacts of federal SNAP cuts
August 21, 2025
At a listening session Thursday at Lynnwood Elementary School, Governor Bob Ferguson joined U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen and impacted community members to discuss the devastating impacts of federal cuts to food assistance programs, including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP.
Governor Ferguson responds to shameful letter from U.S. Attorney General Bondi
August 19, 2025
Joined at the state Capitol by legislators, cabinet members and representatives from numerous organizations, Governor Bob Ferguson responded today to a letter from U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi which included threats of criminal prosecution of Ferguson and other officials.
Governor Ferguson appoints Angela Ramirez as Secretary of Department of Social and Health Services
August 14, 2025
OLYMPIA — Today Governor Bob Ferguson appointed Angela Ramirez as Washington’s new Secretary of the Department of Social and Health Services, effective Sept. 22. Ramirez recently served as chief of staff at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through Jan. 20. Since January, she has advised on several projects.
Governor Ferguson, Office of Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises launch certification for LGBTQ-owned businesses
August 8, 2025
Washington state among first to offer official recognition of LGBTQ-owned businesses
Governor Ferguson announces $212 million in funding for affordable rental housing statewide
August 5, 2025
OLYMPIA — Governor Bob Ferguson and the state Department of Commerce today announced applications are open for $212.4 million in affordable multifamily rental housing funding. This investment will help close the gap in needed units in every community statewide.
Governor Ferguson joined by U.S. Rep. Randall, Lower Elwha Klallam Tribal Chair Charles, others at site of petroleum tanker spill
July 20, 2025
PORT ANGELES – Governor Bob Ferguson today visited the site of an accident on Highway 101 near the Elwha River Bridge that resulted in a tanker truck overturning and spilling petroleum in Indian Creek. The creek feeds into the Elwha River.