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Governor Ferguson appoints Angela Ramirez as Secretary of Department of Social and Health Services
August 14, 2025
OLYMPIA — Today Governor Bob Ferguson appointed Angela Ramirez as Washington’s new Secretary of the Department of Social and Health Services, effective Sept. 22. Ramirez recently served as chief of staff at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through Jan. 20. Since January, she has advised on several projects.
Governor Ferguson, Office of Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises launch certification for LGBTQ-owned businesses
August 8, 2025
Washington state among first to offer official recognition of LGBTQ-owned businesses
Governor Ferguson announces $212 million in funding for affordable rental housing statewide
August 5, 2025
OLYMPIA — Governor Bob Ferguson and the state Department of Commerce today announced applications are open for $212.4 million in affordable multifamily rental housing funding. This investment will help close the gap in needed units in every community statewide.
Governor Ferguson joined by U.S. Rep. Randall, Lower Elwha Klallam Tribal Chair Charles, others at site of petroleum tanker spill
July 20, 2025
PORT ANGELES – Governor Bob Ferguson today visited the site of an accident on Highway 101 near the Elwha River Bridge that resulted in a tanker truck overturning and spilling petroleum in Indian Creek. The creek feeds into the Elwha River.
Governor Ferguson issues statement on devastating petroleum tanker spill, will visit site soon
July 18, 2025
OLYMPIA – Governor Bob Ferguson issued the following statement after an accident on Highway 101 near the Elwha River Bridge resulted in a tanker truck overturning and spilling petroleum in Indian Creek:
Governor Ferguson appoints Matt Jones as Director of Department of Enterprise Services
July 15, 2025
Jones brings 18 years of experience in various divisions across DES
Governor Ferguson issues statement in response to latest round of Trump tariff announcements
July 14, 2025
OLYMPIA — Governor Bob Ferguson issued the following statement today on President Trump’s recent tariff announcements, including new tariffs currently set to begin on Aug. 1:
Governor Ferguson appoints Cindy Kay as Board of Accountancy Executive Director
July 11, 2025
Kay brings more than 15 years of public accounting experience in state government and more than 20 years in the private sector
Governor Ferguson appoints Candie M. Dibble to Spokane County Superior Court
July 10, 2025
OLYMPIA – Today Governor Bob Ferguson announced the appointment of Candie M. Dibble to the Spokane County Superior Court. Dibble’s appointment, effective July 10, fills the position being vacated by Judge Raymond F. Clary, who resigned from the bench effective June 30, 2025.
Governor Ferguson: Washington will cover gap caused by federal attempt to defund of Planned Parenthood
July 9, 2025
President Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ bans all Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood for a year