Gov. Bob Ferguson suggested cutting 6% of the state’s budget to offset shortfalls, but lawmakers on both sides said fire suppression funds should not be touched ...
In addition to Dye’s bill, Sen. Matt Boehnke, R-Kennewick, has filed Senate Bill 5015 to limit the governor’s authority by ...
The state boosted spending to comply with a ruling in the landmark McCleary case, but the public schools chief says it hasn’t ...
Even before being sworn into office, Gov. Bob Ferguson managed to raise some hackles on both sides of the political aisle.
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New governor piloting state ferries
In 2024, candidate Bob Ferguson promised to make the problems with Washington State Ferries a priority. He promised change.
As they were cheered from the gallery by friends and family and treated to a ukulele version of “America the Beautiful,” state lawmakers gathered Jan. 15 for the opening of the 2025 Legislature.
Gov. Bob Ferguson directed all state agencies to raise the flags to full-staff on Jan. 20 in honor of Inauguration Day.
Donald Trump's second inauguration is set for Monday, Jan. 20. Gov. Ferguson joins a growing list of governors ordering flags ...
Attorney General Nick Brown announced the resolution of a lawsuit against Puppyland and its owners. Puppyland will pay the state $3.75 million and end its illegal advertising and ...
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson's honeymoon includes legislation that would help some professionals who work in life, health and ...
Gov. Bob Ferguson delivered a top-notch inaugural speech after he was sworn in on Wednesday as Washington’s 24th governor.
We cannot give our tax money to corporations, nonprofits and churches to deliver a constitutional right like basic education, ...