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Governor Ferguson again urges Congress to abandon budget that will fundamentally disrupt Washington’s health care system
June 26, 2025
KENNEWICK — At a press conference Thursday at Kennewick’s Regency Canyon Lakes Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Governor Bob Ferguson joined health care workers and advocates to urge Congress to abandon proposed cuts to safety net services, including Medicaid. Nearly 2 million Washingtonians — roughly 1 in 5 — are enrolled in Apple Health, the state’s Medicaid program.
Governor Ferguson statement on revenue forecast
June 24, 2025
State facing new fiscal shortfall with revenues down $720 million over four years
Governor Ferguson appoints Ryan Moran as Health Care Authority Director
June 18, 2025
OLYMPIA — Today Governor Bob Ferguson appointed Ryan Moran director of the Washington State Health Care Authority, effective August 18. Moran currently serves as Deputy Secretary for Health Care Financing and Medicaid Director for the Maryland Department of Health.
Governor Ferguson statement on court ruling Trump illegally deployed National Guard
June 12, 2025
OLYMPIA – Governor Bob Ferguson gave the following statement on a federal court decision ruling President Donald Trump illegally deployed the California National Guard:
California, Oregon and Washington condemn dismissal of CDC vaccine panel, call on other states to join them
June 12, 2025
LOS ANGELES – Governors Gavin Newsom, Tina Kotek and Bob Ferguson put out a joint statement today condemning U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for dismissing all members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and reiterating their states’ commitment to following the science to protect public health.
Joint statement of Governor Bob Ferguson, King County Executive Shannon Braddock, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell, Pierce County Executive Ryan Mello and Tacoma Mayor Victoria Woodards
June 11, 2025
OLYMPIA — We condemn President Trump’s illegal activation of California National Guard forces over the objections of California’s governor.
Governor Ferguson appoints Dennis Worsham as Secretary of Health
June 9, 2025
Worsham brings 32 years of public health experience in both rural and urban health systems
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