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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 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.

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: