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Governor Ferguson condemns Trump Administration’s termination of $1.1B in energy grant funding across Washington
October 2, 2025
OLYMPIA – Today Governor Bob Ferguson condemned the Trump Administration’s termination of more than $1.1 billion in funding for energy projects across Washington state. Among the targeted funding is $1 billion for the Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Hub, a critical project that will build out a clean hydrogen economy, create over 10,000 jobs, and lower emissions in technologies that are among the hardest to decarbonize.
Governor Ferguson statement on federal government shutdown
October 1, 2025
OLYMPIA — Governor Bob Ferguson offered the following statement regarding the federal government shutdown:
Governor Ferguson signs Executive Order reaffirming Washington’s commitment to protecting immigrant rights
September 29, 2025
OLYMPIA — Today Governor Bob Ferguson announced an executive order that reaffirms Washington’s commitment to protecting immigrant communities and their rights, including their right to data privacy. Executive Order 25-09 creates the Immigration Sub-Cabinet, which promotes coordination among state agencies on issues related to immigration. This builds on and formalizes existing coordination and work to support immigrant families, including the governor’s Family Separation Rapid Response Team.
Governor Ferguson appoints Dow Constantine and Denise Stiffarm to the University of Washington Board of Regents
September 29, 2025
Constantine and Stiffarm, both UW alumni, are Governor Ferguson’s first two appointments to six-year terms on the UW Board of Regents
Governor Ferguson statement on September revenue forecast
September 23, 2025
OLYMPIA — Governor Bob Ferguson offered the following statement regarding the latest revenue forecast from the Washington State Economic and Revenue Forecast Council, which projects revenue over the next four years to be down by $903 million over its previous projection:
Governor Ferguson celebrates Outstanding Leadership Award recipients
September 23, 2025
Governor Bob Ferguson honored 24 dedicated public servants with the Governor’s Outstanding Leadership Awards today at the Governor’s Mansion.
Governor Ferguson, Ecology launch ‘ZEVergreen’ to expand access to zero-emission vehicles
September 22, 2025
New effort helps Washingtonians save money, build a healthier future despite federal clean vehicle rollbacks
Governor Ferguson request for Economic Injury Disaster Loans for businesses after White River Bridge closure granted
September 19, 2025
The U.S. Small Business Administration today granted Governor Bob Ferguson’s formal request for a declaration to allow businesses impacted by the closure of the White River Bridge to apply for Economic Injury Disaster Loans through the agency.
Governor Ferguson kicks off campaign to increase Washington FAFSA completion rates at Renton High School
September 19, 2025
At Renton High School today, Governor Bob Ferguson rallied with RHS seniors and signed an executive order establishing the Washington Completes FAFSA campaign. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) can unlock financial aid for college, apprenticeships and post-high school training, but only if students and their parents fill out the form.
Governor Ferguson appoints Jill Karmy to Cowlitz County Superior Court
September 18, 2025
Karmy joins the Cowlitz County bench with more than 20 years of civil litigation experience