WA Gov. Ferguson signs AI chatbot regulations bill
Gov. Bob Ferguson signed more than 40 different bills on Tuesday, one of them places new regulations on AI companion chatbots.
Gov. Bob Ferguson signed more than 40 different bills on Tuesday, one of them places new regulations on AI companion chatbots.
Gov. Ferguson signs 41 bills, including child care, medical debt measures
Gov. Bob Ferguson signed 41 bills into law, including measures aimed at supporting child care workers, reducing medical debt and protecting school sports officials. Additional laws address wildfire funding and cash transaction rules as the state prepares for more legislation to be signed.
Gov. Bob Ferguson signed 41 bills into law, including measures aimed at supporting child care workers, reducing medical debt and protecting school sports officials. Additional laws address wildfire funding and cash transaction rules as the state prepares for more legislation to be signed.
WA Gov. Ferguson signs bans on law enforcement masks, police impersonators
Gov. Bob Ferguson signed two bills on Thursday, including one that bans law enforcement and immigration agents from wearing face coverings while on duty.
Gov. Bob Ferguson signed two bills on Thursday, including one that bans law enforcement and immigration agents from wearing face coverings while on duty.
Protester disrupts WA Gov. Bob Ferguson bill signings in Seattle
A protester interrupted Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson's bill signings Thursday morning at El Centro de la Raza before being escorted out by police.
A protester interrupted Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson's bill signings Thursday morning at El Centro de la Raza before being escorted out by police.
WA Gov. Ferguson signs bill dropping degree requirements for state jobs
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson signed a bill Tuesday dropping postgraduate degree requirements for certain state jobs.
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson signed a bill Tuesday dropping postgraduate degree requirements for certain state jobs.
Gov. Ferguson signs bill changing WA legal language away from 'alien'
State and local offices across Washington are now under direction to remove “alien” from statutes. Instead, instances of that phrasing will be replaced with “noncitizen." We look at the full timeline and details.
State and local offices across Washington are now under direction to remove “alien” from statutes. Instead, instances of that phrasing will be replaced with “noncitizen." We look at the full timeline and details.
Gov. Ferguson signs bills including major pre-K expansion for Washington
Gov. Bob Ferguson signed 17 bills into law, including legislation expanding access to pre-K for more than 10,000 Washington children over the next decade. The measure leverages nearly $1 billion in funding from the Ballmer Group to help low-income families access early childhood education.
Gov. Bob Ferguson signed 17 bills into law, including legislation expanding access to pre-K for more than 10,000 Washington children over the next decade. The measure leverages nearly $1 billion in funding from the Ballmer Group to help low-income families access early childhood education.
WA lawmakers wrap up 2026 session after approving 'millionaires tax'
The 2026 Washington legislative session comes to a close after approving what Democrats call a historic measure: the state's first income tax.
The 2026 Washington legislative session comes to a close after approving what Democrats call a historic measure: the state's first income tax.
WA Gov. Ferguson backs last-minute ‘millionaire tax’ rewrite
Democrats have rewritten the so-called “millionaires tax,” and Gov. Bob Ferguson says he supports the revamped proposal and would sign the new version if it reaches his desk.
Democrats have rewritten the so-called “millionaires tax,” and Gov. Bob Ferguson says he supports the revamped proposal and would sign the new version if it reaches his desk.
WA Gov. Ferguson cancels parole of convicted rapist who previously fled state
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson stepped in to cancel the parole of a serial rapist who was slated for release after serving 40 years of a life sentence.
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson stepped in to cancel the parole of a serial rapist who was slated for release after serving 40 years of a life sentence.
Gov. Ferguson praises Supreme Court ruling striking down Trump tariffs
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson praised the U.S. Supreme Court after it ruled 6-3 that President Donald Trump’s use of emergency powers to impose broad tariffs was unconstitutional. Ferguson said Washington, one of the nation’s most trade-dependent states, joined a coalition urging the court to strike down the tariffs, arguing U.S. businesses and consumers were bearing most of the economic burden. The president said he plans to pursue tariffs under a different trade law.
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson praised the U.S. Supreme Court after it ruled 6-3 that President Donald Trump’s use of emergency powers to impose broad tariffs was unconstitutional. Ferguson said Washington, one of the nation’s most trade-dependent states, joined a coalition urging the court to strike down the tariffs, arguing U.S. businesses and consumers were bearing most of the economic burden. The president said he plans to pursue tariffs under a different trade law.
WA residents' constitutional rights explained amid ICE enforcement and protests
A UW law professor explains what Washingtonians need to know about their constitutional rights during protests and federal actions.
A UW law professor explains what Washingtonians need to know about their constitutional rights during protests and federal actions.
Gov. Ferguson, AG Brown write warning to DHS Secretary Kristi Noem
Washington’s Governor and Attorney General have a clear message for federal agents after the deadly shootings involving ICE officers in Minnesota.
Washington’s Governor and Attorney General have a clear message for federal agents after the deadly shootings involving ICE officers in Minnesota.
Washington leaders discuss ICE operations in Minnesota
Washington's governor and attorney general have a clear message after the deadly shootings involving federal agents in Minnesota.
Washington's governor and attorney general have a clear message after the deadly shootings involving federal agents in Minnesota.
Ferguson, Brown to address how WA is preparing for any possible ICE activity
Gov. Bob Ferguson and Attorney General Nick Brown spoke at the state Capitol on Monday to address a federal memo authorizing ICE agents to enter homes without judicial warrants.
Gov. Bob Ferguson and Attorney General Nick Brown spoke at the state Capitol on Monday to address a federal memo authorizing ICE agents to enter homes without judicial warrants.
Gov. Ferguson requests federal disaster aid from Trump after historic WA flooding
Gov. Bob Ferguson formally asked President Trump to issue a federal major disaster declaration for Washington following historic storms that caused widespread flooding.
Gov. Bob Ferguson formally asked President Trump to issue a federal major disaster declaration for Washington following historic storms that caused widespread flooding.
WA Gov. Ferguson's ‘millionaire tax’ prompts concerns of universal income tax
During the opening ceremony of the legislature this week, Governor Ferguson called his proposal for a millionaire’s tax ‘truly historic.’
During the opening ceremony of the legislature this week, Governor Ferguson called his proposal for a millionaire’s tax ‘truly historic.’
WA Gov. Ferguson calls for millionaires’ tax in State of the State address
Gov. Bob Ferguson used his State of the State address to call for a new tax on Washington’s wealthiest earners, propose housing investments and sharply condemned federal immigration enforcement.
Gov. Bob Ferguson used his State of the State address to call for a new tax on Washington’s wealthiest earners, propose housing investments and sharply condemned federal immigration enforcement.
Gov. Ferguson delivers State of the State address
Governor Bob Ferguson laid out a bold agenda at Tuesday's State of the State, calling for a new "millionaire tax" and record-breaking housing investments.
Governor Bob Ferguson laid out a bold agenda at Tuesday's State of the State, calling for a new "millionaire tax" and record-breaking housing investments.
WA legislative session: Budget, millionaire income tax, flood relief, ICE protection
Washington state's 2026 legislative session starts Jan. 12, and the big question at hand is balancing the budget. Gov. Bob Ferguson has already proposed spending more money than what is coming in, so leaders will discuss what they can and can't do. Other than balancing the budget, other topics include a millionaire income tax, federal disaster relief from widespread flooding and protection from ICE.
Washington state's 2026 legislative session starts Jan. 12, and the big question at hand is balancing the budget. Gov. Bob Ferguson has already proposed spending more money than what is coming in, so leaders will discuss what they can and can't do. Other than balancing the budget, other topics include a millionaire income tax, federal disaster relief from widespread flooding and protection from ICE.