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The Democratic governor condemned the tariffs and federal "chaos" during a May 21 news conference at the Port of Seattle.
Inheriting a $16 billion budget shortfall was not the way I wanted to start as governor,” Bob Ferguson said Tuesday.
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson filed a court brief on Tuesday in support of a multi-state lawsuit challenging President ...
But Ferguson also didn’t deny the likely impact on most Washington residents from the $9 billion package, or on the business ...
Governor signs massive tax hikes into law.
During an April, 1 2025 press conference in Olympia Governor Bob Ferguson updated the current state operating budget numbers. Joining him was KD Chapman-See, Director of the Office of Financial ...
Washington state Gov. Bob Ferguson signed a bill into law Wednesday that sets limits on rent increases, making the state among the first in the nation to provide protections for tenants.
Bob Ferguson said Tuesday he would veto ... “Neither budget is close to one that I can sign,” Ferguson said during a press conference Tuesday afternoon. “If the legislature wishes to ...
Gov. Bob Ferguson ordered all Washington state agency flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of Pope Francis, following a presidential proclamation. Flags will remain lowered until sunset on ...
Gov. Bob Ferguson signed House Bill 1596 into law Monday afternoon. The new law is aimed at increasing accountability for speeding offenses. The legislation mandates the installation of speed ...