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Statement from Governor Bob Ferguson on Justice Barbara Madsen’s upcoming retirement from the Washington Supreme Court

February 02, 2026

OLYMPIA — Governor Bob Ferguson offered the following statement on Justice Barbara Madsen’s announcement that she will retire from the bench effective April 3, 2026:

Governor Ferguson appoints Jane Nesbitt to serve as interim Office of Independent Investigations Director

January 28, 2026

Nesbitt has more than 10 years of public service experience, most recently as the agency’s chief of staff

Governor Ferguson, Attorney General Brown denounce unconstitutional actions of ‘out of control’ ICE agents in Minneapolis

January 26, 2026

OLYMPIA — Today Governor Bob Ferguson and Attorney General Nick Brown held a press conference denouncing the recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operation in Minnesota, including calling…