Gov. Ferguson pushes for free meals for all Washington K-12 students
7 takeaways from Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson’s inaugural address
In inaugural address, WA’s new Gov. Bob Ferguson says he’s ‘here to reform’ government
Washington Gov. Ferguson orders flags to be flown at full-staff Jan. 20
Gov. Bob Ferguson directed all state agencies to raise the flags to full-staff on Jan. 20 in honor of Inauguration Day.
Bob Ferguson sworn in as Washington governor, delivers inaugural address
A day after outgoing three-term Gov. Jay Inslee delivered his final State of the State address, Bob Ferguson was sworn in as the state’s 24th governor on Wednesday. Ferguson has served as the state attorney general since 2013 and was a member of the King County Council before that.
Ferguson orders flags to be temporarily raised for presidential inauguration
Ahead of the presidential inauguration, several other governors have ordered that flags be temporarily raised. On Wednesday, a spokesperson for California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that flags in the state would be temporarily raised for the presidential inauguration.
Bob Ferguson issues 3 executive orders on first day as WA governor
Bob Ferguson issued three executive orders in his first action as Washington’s new governor. Here’s what he had to say at his inaugural speech Wednesday.
Gov. Ferguson signals support for housing bill aimed at essential workers
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson's honeymoon includes legislation that would help some professionals who work in life, health and safety occupations buy their first homes. Rep. April Connors reintroduced her "Homes of Heroes," legislation, and on Tuesday House Bill 1022 was mentioned by Ferguson during his Wednesday inaugural address.
Washington’s new AG pushes back on Ferguson’s plan to drain $35M from agency
Washington’s new governor, Bob Ferguson, has targeted his own former office as ripe for budget savings as he seeks fixes for the state’s multibillion-dollar shortfall. But his successor, a fellow Democrat,
State attorney general says Gov. Ferguson's proposed cuts to AG office would have 'devastating impact'
Gov. Bob Ferguson is proposing a cut of up to $35 million to the AG's office. The cuts are part of his plan to lower the state's budget deficit by $4 billion.
Gov.-elect Bob Ferguson proposes $4B in reduced spending to help narrow WA’s budget gap
The state is grappling with a projected budget shortfall of $10 billion to $12 billion over the next four years.
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Reykdal says Washington risks lawsuit if school funding isn’t hiked
Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal warned Thursday that Washington is not living up to its constitutional obligation to cover the cost of basic education.
New WA governor backs Tri-City lawmaker ‘Heroes’ bill to help cops, firefighters, others
Gov. Bob Ferguson says he’ll help a Tri-City lawmaker’s bill reach his desk, paving the way for a new program that would help Washington’s police and firefighters buy their first homes.
Gov. Bob Ferguson hits the ground running
Gov. Bob Ferguson delivered a top-notch inaugural speech after he was sworn in on Wednesday as Washington’s 24th governor.