News Releases
Governor Bob Ferguson signs Executive Order establishing a data center workgroup
February 4, 2025
Executive Order brings representatives together to evaluate the impact of data centers across Washington
Making Things Happen for Affordable Housing: Gov. Ferguson, Commerce invest $14.6 million to reduce costs for affordable housing developers across Washington
January 30, 2025
Grants for below-ground infrastructure, reimbursements for waived development fees will support 24 projects resulting in 1,800 new affordable units
Gov. Bob Ferguson appoints Rybarik to lead Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission
January 29, 2025
The commission serves the governor’s Executive Cabinet
Gov. Bob Ferguson creates rapid response team to support children facing separation
January 27, 2025
OLYMPIA – Gov. Bob Ferguson created a rapid response team today aimed at reducing harms caused by President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement policies which, if implemented, will destabilize families and harm children who are separated from their deported or detained parents or primary caregivers.
El gobernador Bob Ferguson crea un equipo de respuesta rápida para apoyar a las familias migrantes que enfrentan la separación
January 27, 2025
La orden ejecutiva une a las agencias y escuelas para ayudar a los niños separados de sus padres o cuidadores
Gov. Bob Ferguson appoints Jesse Jones to lead Results Washington
January 22, 2025
Agency refocuses to center customer service
Governor Ferguson signs three executive orders moments after inauguration
January 15, 2025
Governor Ferguson takes immediate action on key issues: housing, reproductive freedom and permitting reform.
Governor-elect Ferguson hosts first listening sessions on Washington State Ferries
January 9, 2025
Governor-elect Ferguson held his first events focused on the Washington state ferry system. The events in Mukilteo and Clinton included meetings with Washington State Ferries staff, members of the Inlandboatman’s Union (IBU) and the Marine Engineers Benefits Association (MEBA), a tour of the vessel, and a listening session in Clinton with local elected officials, business leaders, and ferry commuters.
Gov.-elect Ferguson announces budget priorities, including $4 billion in reduced spending
January 9, 2025
Washington state faces a projected budget shortfall of more than $12 billion over the next four years. Given the urgency of the budget situation, Ferguson released his budget priorities ahead of taking office Jan. 15. In addition to billions of dollars in reduced spending, Ferguson calls for new investments in public safety, housing, ferries, and policies that reduce costs for families, including universal free school lunches and expanded childcare affordability for employees of small businesses. He also announced his budget principles that will help Washington achieve balanced, responsible budgets that protect Washington’s values and deliver good government to the people.
Governor-elect Bob Ferguson forms transition committee to improve public safety
November 26, 2024
“Our public safety challenges, including a statewide fentanyl epidemic, require immediate action,” said Ferguson. “Washington ranks last in the nation for law enforcement per capita. That’s unacceptable – it will change while I am Governor.”