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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.
Governor Ferguson appoints Brittany Gregory to lead Washington State Women’s Commission
May 2, 2025
Governor Bob Ferguson today appointed Brittany Gregory as the director of the Washington State Women’s Commission.
Governor Ferguson statement on termination of AmeriCorps funding
April 29, 2025
OLYMPIA — Governor Bob Ferguson released the following statement about the termination of AmeriCorps grant funding in Washington state:
Governor Bob Ferguson signs bill to strengthen youth labor laws
April 28, 2025
Washington addresses rising youth labor law violations by increasing penalties for offenders
Statement from Governor Bob Ferguson on 2025 legislative session
April 27, 2025
OLYMPIA — Governor Bob Ferguson offered the following statement on the conclusion of the 2025 legislative session:
Governor Bob Ferguson signs bill restricting armed forces from entering Washington
April 21, 2025
National Guard troops must receive permission from the Governor or be called into service by the president before entering Washington
Governor Bob Ferguson comment on proposed $12B in taxes
April 17, 2025
Trump Administration cuts and chaos continue to cast shadow over state budget
Governor Bob Ferguson statement on denial of federal disaster funds
April 14, 2025
FEMA denied application for recovery funds assisting with $34M damage from November’s bomb cyclone