Bob Ferguson is officially the governor of Washington state
Bob Ferguson, a Democrat, took the oath of office for governor on Wednesday in front of family, friends and lawmakers in a crowded House of Representatives chamber. The 59-year-old Seattleite began his new role after 12 years as the state’s attorney general. He is Washington’s 24th governor. In his inaugural address, Ferguson mapped out his priorities: […]
Lynnwood Times names Bob Ferguson as 2025 Justice Warrior of the Year
It was a busy 2024 for Washington State Attorney General and incoming Governor Bob Ferguson (D) winning more than $550.4 million for Washington residents in the first half of that year alone. Ferguson is Washington’s 18th Attorney General. Since becoming Attorney General in 2012 he has been praised by Democrats and Progressives for suing the […]
Governor-elect Bob Ferguson reappoints three state agency directors
OLYMPIA—Governor-elect Bob Ferguson on December 6 announced three reappointments for state agency directors: Derek Sandison as Director of the Department of Agriculture, Cami Feek as Director of the Employment Security Department, and Major General Gent Welsh as the Adjutant General of the Washington Military Department. “I am thankful for these individuals and their unwavering commitment […]
Join the Team: Governor-Elect Bob Ferguson is fielding applications for state service
SEATTLE—Governor-Elect Bob Ferguson announced that his transition team is now accepting applications from individuals interested in serving in state government. The announcement comes as part of Ferguson’s commitment to building a diverse, inclusive and expert-led administration that will solve problems and make government work for the people. “We are building a government that will fight […]
Three Bob Fergusons now running for governor as race takes turn for the weird
OLYMPIA—The number of Bob Fergusons running to be Washington’s next governor grew to three on Friday. A conservative Republican activist threw a monkey wrench into the race by recruiting two last-minute Democratic candidates who share the same name as the party’s presumed front-runner. The newcomers, one from Yakima and the other Graham, will now share […]
AG Bob Ferguson officially launches gubernatorial bid
SEATTLE, Wash., September 10, 2023—Attorney General Bob Ferguson officially launched his gubernatorial campaign on both sides of the Cascades, with events in Spokane, the Tri-Cities, and Seattle on Saturday. The announcement comes after a short exploratory campaign, during which Bob traveled to all 39 counties on a statewide listening tour. Bob also announced significant endorsements […]
Attorney General Bob Ferguson forms exploratory committee for Governor
SEATTLE, Wash., May 2, 2023—Democrat Bob Ferguson today announced that he is exploring a run for Washington Governor in 2024. He formally launched an exploratory committee as the first step towards a possible run. He plans to travel to every corner of the state in the coming weeks to listen to Washingtonians. Ferguson launched his […]
AG Bob Ferguson confirms civil rights investigation of Seattle Pacific University
SEATTLE, Wash., July 29, 2022 — Attorney General Bob Ferguson released a statement confirming that his office is investigating potential illegal discrimination by Seattle Pacific University’s administration. The statement follows the University’s lawsuit seeking to block the investigation. “Seattle Pacific University admits that it refuses to hire gay faculty and staff. In May, Seattle Pacific University students […]
Governor Ferguson meets with local business owners in Everett to discuss economic barriers
EVERETT—Washington State Governor Bob Ferguson (D) met with Wendy Poischbeg, CEO of Greater Everett Chamber of Commerce, Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin, and Snohomish County business owners on Thursday, March 20, to hear how the State can better address their needs in an era of economic uncertainty. The roundtable discussion was held at the Port of […]
Ferguson delivers new plan to slash up to half of state’s $15 billion budget deficit
OLYMPIA—Washington State Governor Bob Ferguson announced his plan to slash an additional $4 billion of the state’s $15 billion budget deficit. The Governor said he hopes to continue working with the legislature to figure out how to deal with the remaining $8 billion dollars to end the legislative session with a “balanced budget.” “[O]ur state […]
