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Governor Ferguson request for Economic Injury Disaster Loans for businesses after White River Bridge closure granted
September 19, 2025
The U.S. Small Business Administration today granted Governor Bob Ferguson’s formal request for a declaration to allow businesses impacted by the closure of the White River Bridge to apply for Economic Injury Disaster Loans through the agency.
Governor Ferguson kicks off campaign to increase Washington FAFSA completion rates at Renton High School
September 19, 2025
At Renton High School today, Governor Bob Ferguson rallied with RHS seniors and signed an executive order establishing the Washington Completes FAFSA campaign. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) can unlock financial aid for college, apprenticeships and post-high school training, but only if students and their parents fill out the form.
Governor Ferguson appoints Jill Karmy to Cowlitz County Superior Court
September 18, 2025
Karmy joins the Cowlitz County bench with more than 20 years of civil litigation experience
Following Trump’s politicization of CDC, West Coast states issue unified vaccine recommendations
September 17, 2025
OLYMPIA – Today, Governor Bob Ferguson of Washington, Governor Gavin Newsom of California, Governor Tina Kotek of Oregon, and Governor Josh Green of Hawaii announced coordinated winter virus vaccination recommendations through the West Coast Health Alliance (WCHA). These recommendations include the 2025–26 COVID-19 vaccine, influenza, and RSV.
Governor Ferguson, Democratic Congressional leaders urge extension of critical affordable health care tax credits
September 12, 2025
BELLEVUE — At a press event Friday, Governor Bob Ferguson joined members of Congress at Overlake Medical Center in Bellevue to warn Washingtonians about the federal government’s latest threat to health care access and affordability.
Governor Ferguson to Energy: Do your job at Hanford
September 12, 2025
KENNEWICK – At a press event Friday, Governor Bob Ferguson joined elected officials, tribal leaders and labor representatives to send a clear message: Washington state will take legal action to hold the Trump Administration accountable to its obligation to Hanford’s multi-billion-dollar Waste Treatment Plant.
Statement from Governor Bob Ferguson on Justice Mary Yu’s upcoming retirement from the Washington Supreme Court
September 11, 2025
Justice Yu will step down effective Dec. 31, 2025
Governor Ferguson signs Executive Order requiring Project Labor Agreements for workers on critical infrastructure projects over $35 million
September 9, 2025
WENATCHEE — Today, while speaking at the Washington Building and Construction Trades Council annual convention, Governor Bob Ferguson signed an executive order that creates security and stability for workers and companies tasked with carrying out critical state-funded projects.
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.
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.