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Washington Governor Bob Ferguson joins group of 15 governors in launching Governors Public Health Alliance
October 15, 2025
Nonpartisan initiative will help states safeguard public health, strengthen preparedness and coordinate and address health threats across state lines
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
Strategic Reserve Funds result in major investments, job gains statewide
October 13, 2025
OLYMPIA – Washington apples and timber are getting a boost this year thanks to $700,000 in state funds and three corresponding private investments totaling $102 million. That means more economic development and more jobs in two of Washington’s most critical industries.
Governor Ferguson condemns Trump Administration’s termination of $1.1B in energy grant funding across Washington
October 2, 2025
OLYMPIA – Today Governor Bob Ferguson condemned the Trump Administration’s termination of more than $1.1 billion in funding for energy projects across Washington state. Among the targeted funding is $1 billion for the Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Hub, a critical project that will build out a clean hydrogen economy, create over 10,000 jobs, and lower emissions in technologies that are among the hardest to decarbonize.
Governor Ferguson statement on federal government shutdown
October 1, 2025
OLYMPIA — Governor Bob Ferguson offered the following statement regarding the federal government shutdown:
Governor Ferguson appoints Dow Constantine and Denise Stiffarm to the University of Washington Board of Regents
September 29, 2025
Constantine and Stiffarm, both UW alumni, are Governor Ferguson’s first two appointments to six-year terms on the UW Board of Regents
Governor Ferguson signs Executive Order reaffirming Washington’s commitment to protecting immigrant rights
September 29, 2025
OLYMPIA — Today Governor Bob Ferguson announced an executive order that reaffirms Washington’s commitment to protecting immigrant communities and their rights, including their right to data privacy. Executive Order 25-09 creates the Immigration Sub-Cabinet, which promotes coordination among state agencies on issues related to immigration. This builds on and formalizes existing coordination and work to support immigrant families, including the governor’s Family Separation Rapid Response Team.
Governor Ferguson statement on September revenue forecast
September 23, 2025
OLYMPIA — Governor Bob Ferguson offered the following statement regarding the latest revenue forecast from the Washington State Economic and Revenue Forecast Council, which projects revenue over the next four years to be down by $903 million over its previous projection:
Governor Ferguson celebrates Outstanding Leadership Award recipients
September 23, 2025
Governor Bob Ferguson honored 24 dedicated public servants with the Governor’s Outstanding Leadership Awards today at the Governor’s Mansion.
Governor Ferguson, Ecology launch ‘ZEVergreen’ to expand access to zero-emission vehicles
September 22, 2025
New effort helps Washingtonians save money, build a healthier future despite federal clean vehicle rollbacks