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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.

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:

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 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.