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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
Governor Bob Ferguson response to Trump threat to “withhold all federal funding”
April 10, 2025
OLYMPIA — Governor Bob Ferguson issued the following statement in response to a social media post by President Donald Trump threatening to “withhold all federal funding” from any state that allows so-called “sanctuary cities”:
Governor Bob Ferguson signs historic bill officially recognizing Eid holidays
April 9, 2025
TACOMA — Governor Bob Ferguson has signed into law a bill officially recognizing Muslim holidays Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha as state holidays, making Washington the first state to do so. Ferguson signed the historic legislation surrounded by a standing-room-only crowd at the Islamic Center of Tacoma.
Governor Ferguson appoints Molly Linville, Jim Anderson and Victor Garcia to the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife Commission
April 7, 2025
OLYMPIA – Governor Bob Ferguson announced today the reappointments of Molly Linville and Jim Anderson and the appointment of Victor Garcia to serve on the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife Commission. The three appointees will begin serving as Commissioners immediately while they await confirmation by the Washington state Senate.
Governor Ferguson appoints Benjamin Santos to King County Superior Court
March 31, 2025
OLYMPIA – Today Governor Bob Ferguson announced the appointment of Benjamin Santos to the King County Superior Court, his first judicial appointment since taking office in January. Santos’ appointment, effective April 1, fills the position being vacated by Judge Annette Messitt, who resigns from the bench March 31.
Making things Happen for Economic Development and Outdoor Recreation: Governor Ferguson orders $623K in Strategic Reserve funds to reopen Hoh Rain Forest access
March 13, 2025
Road issues threatened access to iconic Washington rainforest during peak travel season
Governor Bob Ferguson’s statement on the Governor’s Emergency Powers
March 11, 2025
Governor Bob Ferguson’s statement on the Governor’s Emergency Powers
Making Things Happen for Ferries: Governor Ferguson announces plan to restore Washington State Ferries to full service by this summer
March 6, 2025
SEATTLE – Governor Bob Ferguson announced today he will delay hybrid-electric conversion for two of the state’s largest ferries, putting Washington on the path to restoring full domestic ferry service by this summer. As a result of this plan, Washington State Ferries will have 18 operating vessels in the water for the first time since 2019.