Official Actions

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Official Directives

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Executive Orders

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Bill Actions

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Latest News

The most recent news from the Office of the Governor. See News Releases to get additional news for the governor.

Governor Ferguson visits Pasco to discuss key legislative priority to remove cellphones in schools statewide

PASCO — Today Governor Bob Ferguson held an event in Pasco to discuss a top legislative priority for the upcoming session: Banning…

Governor Ferguson requests federal tax extension for individuals, businesses impacted by wildfire

OLYMPIA – Governor Ferguson has sent a letter to U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent requesting disaster tax relief for people impacted…

Governor Ferguson issues emergency proclamation suspending state laws to help those impacted by wildfires

SPOKANE — Governor Bob Ferguson today signed an emergency proclamation suspending state laws to help those impacted by Washington’s…

Governor Ferguson announces federal public health emergency for communities impacted by wildfires

Emergency declaration expands access to health care and critical services for those in wildfire-affected communities
Governor Ferguson headshot in a park wearing a blue suit

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