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State expands $2.5M disaster assistance to Lewis and Pierce counties
January 8, 2026
OLYMPIA – Disaster assistance through the state’s Individual Assistance program is now available to qualifying residents who suffered storm and flood damage in Lewis and Pierce counties.
Governor Ferguson appoints Sahar Fathi to new role of Chief Impact Officer, announces Kenneth Martin as new Policy Director
January 8, 2026
OLYMPIA — Today Governor Bob Ferguson announced Policy Director Sahar Fathi is returning after a sabbatical to a newly created senior leadership role: Chief Impact Officer. Interim Policy Director Kenneth Martin will succeed Fathi as Policy Director.
Applications open for $2.5M in Washington state disaster assistance
January 2, 2026
OLYMPIA – Governor Bob Ferguson is urging people whose homes were damaged December’s historic flooding to apply for $2.5 million in state assistance to help with their immediate needs.
Governor Ferguson announces Washington will receive $181 million in federal rural health care funding
December 31, 2025
The funding to be invested in rural communities across Washington to support providers, workforce strategies, behavioral health, and more
Governor Ferguson announces reopening of west side of U.S. Highway 2
December 30, 2025
SKYKOMISH — Today, Governor Bob Ferguson announced that the west side of U.S. Highway 2 between Skykomish and Stevens Pass will fully re-open to traffic starting Sunday, Jan. 4.
Governor Ferguson announces support for millionaires’ tax
December 23, 2025
Millionaires’ tax is not included in the Governor’s supplemental budget, as revenue would not be realized for several years
Governor Ferguson announces supplemental budget
December 23, 2025
OLYMPIA — Today, Governor Bob Ferguson announced his supplemental operating budget proposal. The Governor’s budget does not raise taxes, eliminates tax breaks for corporations, preserves access for reproductive health care and maintains core services, like K-12 education, while making important investments in affordability, including maintaining the Working Families Tax Credit.
Governor Ferguson announces historic transportation infrastructure investments to preserve, maintain state’s roads and bridges
December 19, 2025
LACEY – Today Governor Bob Ferguson announced $2.1 billion in transportation infrastructure investments for preservation and maintenance of roads and bridges across Washington state without raising taxes. If approved by the Legislature, it would be the largest investment in preservation in any enacted budget of the past 20 years.
Governor Ferguson announces historic investments in affordable housing, executive order to help establish housing agency
December 18, 2025
Proposals include Washington’s largest state-funded housing investment in a supplemental budget
Governor Ferguson amends emergency proclamation, directs $3.5M in support to flood-impacted Washingtonians
December 16, 2025
SEATTLE — Today, Governor Bob Ferguson amended his emergency proclamation to swiftly provide emergency support in response to historic flooding across Washington.