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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
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
Governor Ferguson signs rent stabilization, affordable housing bills
May 7, 2025
Governor Bob Ferguson today signed a suite of bills that address affordable housing in Washington, culminating in House Bill 1217 to ensure that sudden, large rent increases don’t destabilize Washington families.