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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
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.