Gov. Ferguson pushes to ban cell phones in classrooms
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson announced plans to push for legislation next session that would ban cellphones in public school classrooms to improve student mental health and academic focus.
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson announced plans to push for legislation next session that would ban cellphones in public school classrooms to improve student mental health and academic focus.
Gov. Ferguson orders flags lowered for victims of Longview, WA implosion
Governor Ferguson has ordered flags across the state to fly at half-staff for one week, in memory of the 11 victims killed at a Washington paper mill. "We grieve with the Longview community and the impacted families."
Governor Ferguson has ordered flags across the state to fly at half-staff for one week, in memory of the 11 victims killed at a Washington paper mill. "We grieve with the Longview community and the impacted families."
Gov. Ferguson’s push to lift WA police numbers out of dead last sees rocky start
In 2025, Gov. Bob Ferguson secured $100 million from the Legislature to hire more police officers. More than a year later, little of that money has been doled out, and the state has fewer officers.
In 2025, Gov. Bob Ferguson secured $100 million from the Legislature to hire more police officers. More than a year later, little of that money has been doled out, and the state has fewer officers.
DOJ investigates WA women’s prison over transgender inmate policy
The U.S. Justice Department notified Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson on Tuesday that it has launched a federal investigation into whether housing biological men in the state's women's prison violates the constitutional rights of female inmates.
The U.S. Justice Department notified Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson on Tuesday that it has launched a federal investigation into whether housing biological men in the state's women's prison violates the constitutional rights of female inmates.
ICE responds to WA's legal request over inspections at Tacoma facility
Ferguson called ICE's response to the state's legal request "ridiculous."
Ferguson called ICE's response to the state's legal request "ridiculous."
Aging WA ferry fleet is ‘fragile’, Gov. Ferguson calls for federal dollars
In 2026, Washington's ferry fleet hit full service capacity for the first time since before the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the system is "fragile." Governor Ferguson is calling on the federal government for additional funding.
In 2026, Washington's ferry fleet hit full service capacity for the first time since before the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the system is "fragile." Governor Ferguson is calling on the federal government for additional funding.
‘Tremendous bottleneck’: WA Gov. Ferguson’s new approval policy stalling public information
A newly uncovered policy by Gov. Bob Ferguson is raising concerns over transparency and the significant slowdown of information flowing to the public.
A newly uncovered policy by Gov. Bob Ferguson is raising concerns over transparency and the significant slowdown of information flowing to the public.
Gov. Ferguson's secret media rule: What we know
A new policy from Gov. Ferguson requires state agencies to get approval before speaking to the media, a move critics say is causing a "tremendous bottleneck" for public information.
A new policy from Gov. Ferguson requires state agencies to get approval before speaking to the media, a move critics say is causing a "tremendous bottleneck" for public information.
WA leaders sue GEO Group over denied access to ICE facility
After Washington health officials have been denied entry to the Northwest ICE Processing Center in Tacoma ten different times, the state is now pursuing legal action.
After Washington health officials have been denied entry to the Northwest ICE Processing Center in Tacoma ten different times, the state is now pursuing legal action.
Washington sues GEO Group over access to Tacoma ICE Processing Center
Bob Ferguson and Nick Brown said they've received thousands of complaints from detainees at the Northwest ICE Processing Center. Now, they're suing to let health officials inside.
Bob Ferguson and Nick Brown said they've received thousands of complaints from detainees at the Northwest ICE Processing Center. Now, they're suing to let health officials inside.
Washington faces retail crime crisis as Gov. Ferguson vetoes key funding
A key funding targeting Washington’s retail theft crisis was vetoed by Governor Ferguson this legislative session, and now one lawmaker is promising to fight that veto.
A key funding targeting Washington’s retail theft crisis was vetoed by Governor Ferguson this legislative session, and now one lawmaker is promising to fight that veto.
President Trump approves FEMA funding for WA flooding disaster
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson estimated our state saw around $182 million in total damage. The state applied for federal assistance in February.
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson estimated our state saw around $182 million in total damage. The state applied for federal assistance in February.
Former AG suing to block WA's millionaires tax
Another big lawsuit against Washington state's new income tax is on the horizon, with former Attorney General Rob McKenna at the helm.
Another big lawsuit against Washington state's new income tax is on the horizon, with former Attorney General Rob McKenna at the helm.
WA Gov. Ferguson says state will prevail against ‘millionaires tax’ lawsuit
Another big lawsuit against Washington state's new income tax is on the horizon, with former Attorney General Rob McKenna at the helm.
Another big lawsuit against Washington state's new income tax is on the horizon, with former Attorney General Rob McKenna at the helm.
First lawsuit filed over Washington’s millionaires tax
On Friday, a prominent group filed a lawsuit against the state for rejecting a referendum over Washington’s new income tax.
On Friday, a prominent group filed a lawsuit against the state for rejecting a referendum over Washington’s new income tax.
Washington enacts ‘millionaires tax,’ faces swift legal challenge and possible ballot fight
Governor Bob Ferguson has signed the so-called "millionaires tax" into law, setting up an immediate legal and political battle over the state’s first personal income tax.
Governor Bob Ferguson has signed the so-called "millionaires tax" into law, setting up an immediate legal and political battle over the state’s first personal income tax.
Washington’s ‘millionaires tax’ signed into law, legal fight begins
Gov. Bob Ferguson signed Washington’s first personal income tax on high earners following a marathon legislative debate. Opponents are preparing a legal challenge, arguing the measure is unconstitutional.
Gov. Bob Ferguson signed Washington’s first personal income tax on high earners following a marathon legislative debate. Opponents are preparing a legal challenge, arguing the measure is unconstitutional.
Ferguson set to sign Washington’s first income tax on millionaires
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson is expected to sign a controversial bill creating the state’s first personal income tax, targeting earnings above $1 million. Opponents say they plan to challenge the measure in court and take it to voters.
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson is expected to sign a controversial bill creating the state’s first personal income tax, targeting earnings above $1 million. Opponents say they plan to challenge the measure in court and take it to voters.
How to watch Gov. Ferguson sign 'millionaires tax' bill
The Office of Governor Bob Ferguson has announced the governor will sign the "millionaires tax" bill into law on Monday. We look at what it is, and how to watch the event live.
The Office of Governor Bob Ferguson has announced the governor will sign the "millionaires tax" bill into law on Monday. We look at what it is, and how to watch the event live.
WA leaders react to possible return of Seattle Sonics: ‘We're ready’
Excitement is building after the NBA Board of Governors voted to explore expansions in Seattle and Las Vegas. State and city leaders shared their enthusiasm for a hopeful return of the SuperSonics.
Excitement is building after the NBA Board of Governors voted to explore expansions in Seattle and Las Vegas. State and city leaders shared their enthusiasm for a hopeful return of the SuperSonics.