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New WA governor backs Tri-City lawmaker ‘Heroes’ bill to help cops, firefighters, others
Gov. Bob Ferguson says he’ll help a Tri-City lawmaker’s bill reach his desk, paving the way for a new program that would help ...
WA Republicans, Democrats agree: Don't touch firefighting spending in budget crisis
Gov. Bob Ferguson suggested cutting 6% of the state’s budget to offset shortfalls, but lawmakers on both sides said fire suppression funds should not be touched ...
2nd bill filed to limit WA governor’s authority to approve locally opposed wind farms
In addition to Dye’s bill, Sen. Matt Boehnke, R-Kennewick, has filed Senate Bill 5015 to limit the governor’s authority by ...
Washington governor orders flags at full-staff for Trump inauguration despite mourning period for Jimmy Carter
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson has ordered flags to be raised on Monday for President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, despite the 30-day mourning period for Jimmy Carter's death.
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Reykdal says Washington risks lawsuit if school funding isn’t hiked
The state boosted spending to comply with a ruling in the landmark McCleary case, but the public schools chief says it hasn’t ...
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7 takeaways from Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson’s inaugural address
Bob Ferguson is officially the governor of. Ferguson, a Democrat, took the oath of office on Wednesday in front of family, friends and lawmakers in a crowded House of Representatives chamber. The ...