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34 results matching “governor ferguson” · Newest first · showing 1–12
  1. PoliticsAug 27, 2026Aspen Ford

    WA governor lays groundwork for cellphone ban in public schools

    Gov. Ferguson plans to pre-file a cellphone ban bill Dec. 7, with school implementation targeted for September 2027.

  2. OpinionJul 7, 2026Nancy Churchill

    Opinion: The judicial backstop

    Governor Ferguson appointed a former K&L Gates colleague with no judicial experience to fill the Supreme Court vacancy.

  3. OpinionJun 9, 2026Ryan Frost

    Opinion: Governor Ferguson warns of upcoming shortfall after years of overspending

    Washington's $80.2B budget grew more than twice as fast as population and inflation combined since 2013.

  4. OpinionMay 6, 2026Meg Goudy and Peter Murphy

    Opinion: Governor Ferguson can still put K-12 students and families first

    …n families could lose $723M in K-12 education funds if Gov. Ferguson refuses to opt in to the federal tax credit program.

  5. OpinionApr 30, 2026Rep. John Ley

    Opinion: DOT secretary and Maryland governor fire Key Bridge contractor

    Maryland fired their bridge contractor over cost concerns while IBR balloons to $18 billion for a shorter span.

  6. PoliticsApr 23, 2026Jerry Cornfield

    Gov. Ferguson fills seat on WA campaign watchdog panel as recall effort looms

    Matt Segal's law firm serves as Ferguson's private counsel, raising questions about potential conflicts.

  7. OpinionApr 10, 2026Jason Mercier

    Opinion: Lawsuit filed against the unconstitutional income tax in Washington state

    Former Attorney General Rob McKenna and Supreme Court Justice Phil Talmadge challenge the 9.9% income tax in Klickitat Superior Court.

  8. PoliticsMar 4, 2026Jerry Cornfield

    WA governor: Passage of income tax could slip to 2027

    Gov. Bob Ferguson warned Washington lawmakers may need until 2027 to finalize a proposed tax on income above $1 million as negotiations continue over…

  9. PoliticsFeb 6, 2026Jake Goldstein-Street

    Washington governor talks potential return of SuperSonics with NBA commissioner

    Gov. Bob Ferguson spoke with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver about the possibility of bringing the Seattle SuperSonics back as the league weighs future…

  10. OpinionJan 11, 2026Ryan Frost

    Opinion: Seven Things You Need to Know About the Governor’s Budget Proposal

    Ryan Frost outlines seven key issues in Gov. Bob Ferguson’s proposed 2026 supplemental budget, focusing on taxes, spending growth, and long-term fiscal risks.

  11. OpinionDec 12, 2025Lars Larson

    Opinion: Blood on the highways fails to move Ferguson and Kotek

    Lars Larson criticizes Washington and Oregon governors over licensing policies he says are linked to deadly truck crashes and ongoing highway safety risks.

  12. NewsDec 10, 2025Bill Lucia and Jerry Cornfield

    ‘Historic’ flooding prompts WA governor to declare emergency

    Gov. Bob Ferguson has declared a statewide emergency as an atmospheric river drives “historic” flooding, with rivers surging toward record levels and…