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Opinion: Two state governors put political contributions above children
Larson argues Kotek and Ferguson are passing on billions in federal scholarship funds to protect union political donations.
Citizen panel rejects pay hike for WA governor
The citizen salary panel froze pay for Gov. Ferguson, AG, and lieutenant governor while backing 2% raises for lawmakers and judges.
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.
Opinion: The judicial backstop
Governor Ferguson appointed a former K&L Gates colleague with no judicial experience to fill the Supreme Court vacancy.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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…
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…
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.