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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
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 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