Ferguson delays WA hybrid electric ferry conversions to restore pre-pandemic service
The first hybrid electric ferry, however, is still on track to launch in June. Despite the conversion process taking 22 months longer than the initially planned year.
The first hybrid electric ferry, however, is still on track to launch in June. Despite the conversion process taking 22 months longer than the initially planned year.
WA Gov. Ferguson expected to announce plan for future of state's ferries
On Thursday, Washington state Gov. Bob Ferguson is expected to announce updates on the future of Washington State Ferries.
On Thursday, Washington state Gov. Bob Ferguson is expected to announce updates on the future of Washington State Ferries.
Gov. Ferguson details $4 billion in spending cuts to address WA deficit
Bob Ferguson wants legislators to tackle the state’s projected $15 billion budget shortfall. As work continues to close the gap, the governor aims to prioritize spending cuts over new taxes.
Bob Ferguson wants legislators to tackle the state’s projected $15 billion budget shortfall. As work continues to close the gap, the governor aims to prioritize spending cuts over new taxes.
WA Gov. Ferguson recommends budget cuts
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson released nearly $4 billion in recommended budget cuts to tackle the state's projected multi-billion dollar deficit.
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson released nearly $4 billion in recommended budget cuts to tackle the state's projected multi-billion dollar deficit.
WA Gov. Ferguson advocates for proposal limiting governor’s emergency powers
Governor Ferguson stepped in last week to advance a bill to give the legislature more say in a state of emergency.
Governor Ferguson stepped in last week to advance a bill to give the legislature more say in a state of emergency.
Washington lawmakers and agencies react to attempt to freeze federal funding
Before it was temporarily halted by a judge Tuesday afternoon, plans by the Trump administration to pause in federal grants and loans raised alarms for state agencies and legislative leaders.
Before it was temporarily halted by a judge Tuesday afternoon, plans by the Trump administration to pause in federal grants and loans raised alarms for state agencies and legislative leaders.
WA Gov. Ferguson launches team to support children of deported parents
In response to the mass deportation unfolding across the U.S., Governor Bob Ferguson signed an executive order to create a rapid response team to support children should they be separated from their parents.
In response to the mass deportation unfolding across the U.S., Governor Bob Ferguson signed an executive order to create a rapid response team to support children should they be separated from their parents.
WA Gov. Ferguson launches team to support children of deported parents
Governor Bob Ferguson created a rapid response team on Monday, with the aim of supporting children separated from their families due to the Trump administration's “mass deportation" executive orders.
Governor Bob Ferguson created a rapid response team on Monday, with the aim of supporting children separated from their families due to the Trump administration's “mass deportation" executive orders.
WA AG Brown suing Trump administration over birthright citizenship
President Donald Trump's order to start the process to end birthright citizenship is already seeing challenges of its own-- including a new lawsuit from Washington’s top lawyer.
President Donald Trump's order to start the process to end birthright citizenship is already seeing challenges of its own-- including a new lawsuit from Washington’s top lawyer.
WA Gov. Ferguson orders flags raised for Trump inauguration
Recently sworn-in Governor Bob Ferguson has ordered flags to be raised for Inauguration Day.
Recently sworn-in Governor Bob Ferguson has ordered flags to be raised for Inauguration Day.
Immigration rights groups call on WA officials
Washington human rights organizations are calling on Governor Bob Ferguson and other elected officials to expand protections for immigrant and refugee groups within the state.
Washington human rights organizations are calling on Governor Bob Ferguson and other elected officials to expand protections for immigrant and refugee groups within the state.
The changing face of Washington: A 12-year review from Inslee to Ferguson
Although the faces and political dynamics have shifted, many of the state’s challenges remain unchanged.
Although the faces and political dynamics have shifted, many of the state’s challenges remain unchanged.
Bob Ferguson sworn in as Washington’s 24th governor, outlining goals and challenges
The state’s first new governor in 12 years, Bob Ferguson used his inaugural speech to highlight his priorities of making government more efficient, working with all lawmakers and making the state a better place to live.
The state’s first new governor in 12 years, Bob Ferguson used his inaugural speech to highlight his priorities of making government more efficient, working with all lawmakers and making the state a better place to live.
WA Gov. Bob Ferguson issues 3 executive orders after swearing-in
Less than an hour after taking the oath of office and delivering his inaugural address, Gov. Ferguson got right to work.
Less than an hour after taking the oath of office and delivering his inaugural address, Gov. Ferguson got right to work.
WA Gov. Bob Ferguson gives speech after being sworn in
Democrat Bob Ferguson became Washington's 24th governor when he was sworn in on Jan. 15 in Olympia. Watch his full speech here.
Democrat Bob Ferguson became Washington's 24th governor when he was sworn in on Jan. 15 in Olympia. Watch his full speech here.
Bob Ferguson to be sworn in as Washington governor on Wednesday
Bob Ferguson will be sworn in as Washington's next governor on Wednesday.
Bob Ferguson will be sworn in as Washington's next governor on Wednesday.
WA Governor-elect Bob Ferguson to be sworn in today
Today, Governor-elect Bob Ferguson will be sworn in, taking over for Jay Inslee who spent 12 years in the position.
Today, Governor-elect Bob Ferguson will be sworn in, taking over for Jay Inslee who spent 12 years in the position.
WA Gov. Inslee to give final State of the State address
After 12 years in office, Gov. Jay Inslee will deliver his final State of the State address on Tuesday.
After 12 years in office, Gov. Jay Inslee will deliver his final State of the State address on Tuesday.
State leaders preview upcoming legislative session
The Washington State legislature is slated to convene for their 2025 session next week, while also dealing with a multi-billion dollar shortfall.
The Washington State legislature is slated to convene for their 2025 session next week, while also dealing with a multi-billion dollar shortfall.
AG Ferguson files lawsuit against T-Mobile over data breach
Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson has filed a consumer protection lawsuit against T-Mobile, accusing the hometown company of failing to secure sensitive information of more than 2 million Washingtonians.
Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson has filed a consumer protection lawsuit against T-Mobile, accusing the hometown company of failing to secure sensitive information of more than 2 million Washingtonians.