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Governor Ferguson activates National Guard resources in search for man accused of killing 3 daughters

June 6, 2025

OLYMPIA – Governor Bob Ferguson offered the following statement on activating resources from the Washington National Guard:

Governor Ferguson appoints Kent Liu to King County Superior Court

June 4, 2025

OLYMPIA – Today Governor Bob Ferguson announced the appointment of Kent Liu to the King County Superior Court. Liu’s appointment, effective June 4, fills the position being vacated by Judge Susan H. Amini, who resigned from the bench effective May 31.

Governor Ferguson calls on Congress to abandon harmful legislation that threatens health care access for nearly 2 million Washingtonians

May 22, 2025

Washington stands to lose approximately $2 billion in Medicaid funding

Governor Ferguson leads coalition supporting multistate lawsuit against President Trump’s unlawful tariffs

May 21, 2025

Coalition asserts the illegal, arbitrary tariffs cause disproportionate, serious harm in Washington state

Governor Ferguson announces new Legislative Director, update on DSHS secretary

May 21, 2025

SEATTLE — Governor Bob Ferguson today appointed Debbie Driver to his Executive Leadership Team as his Legislative Director. He also announced the retirement of Acting Secretary of the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services Cheryl Strange, and the appointment of Bea Rector as the new acting secretary as the office finalizes the recruitment for a permanent secretary.

Governor Ferguson signs bill to help farmers access CCA-exempt fuel into law

May 16, 2025

KENNEWICK — At a signing event in the Tri-Cities this week, Governor Bob Ferguson signed a bill sponsored by Rep. Tom Dent (R-Moses Lake) aimed at making it easier for farmers buy fuel exempt from fees from the Climate Commitment Act. Governor Ferguson highlighted the measure in his inaugural address as part of his commitment to supporting farmers.

Making Things Happen for Economic Development: Access to Hoh Rain Forest now open due to governor’s reserve fund, community donations

May 9, 2025

Upper Hoh Road washout repaired thanks to $623K in Strategic Reserve funds, private donors