Latest polling has Ferguson leading gubernatorial field but all may not be rosy
SEATTLE—New gubernatorial polling from the left-leaning Northwest Progressive Institute (NPI) has Attorney General Robert “Bob” Ferguson leading in a head-to-head General Election match-up with Republican candidate Dave Reichert. However, a four-way race that includes endorsed Washington State Republican Party Candidate Semi Bird and Democratic challenger Mark Mullet shows opportunity for Republicans ahead of the August […]
Ferguson campaign threatens legal action against gubernatorial opponents
SEATTLE, Wash., May 13, 2024—Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson, joined by former King County Prosecutor Dan Satterberg, held a press conference in Seattle, Monday, May 13, addressing the two other “Bob Fergusons” that filed for the Governor race last week and threatened legal action if they do not drop out of the race by […]
Ferguson, Robinson join Providence nurses strike, speak at candlelight vigil
EVERETT, Wash., November 17, 2023—Providence Regional Medical Center nurses, patients, and community allies gathered together for a candlelight vigil at Everett’s Drew Nielson Park, Thursday, November 16, to show their solidarity for patient safety in wake of strike. It’s been 60 hours since over 1,300 nurses entered the picket lines, on November 14, to strike […]
Inslee and Ferguson respond to Supreme Court abortion pill decision
WASHINGTON, D.C., April 21, 2023—Today, the U.S. Supreme Court granted an emergency request by the Department of Justice (DOJ) on behalf of the FDA and other defendants, to halt a lower-court’s ruling that suspended the Food and Drug Administration’s approval of the abortion pill, mifepristone. “The April 7, 2023, order of the United States District […]
AG Ferguson lawsuit nets $45M in debt relief, payments from Navient
UPDATE: The Attorney General’s Office will provide an additional $240 in restitution for eligible Washington borrowers, bringing the total to approximately $500 per person. If you think you qualify based on the information below, make sure your contact information is current on https://studentaid.gov in order to ensure you receive your restitution check. SEATTLE, Wash., January 22, 2022 […]
AG Ferguson tests positive for COVID
OLYMPIA, Wash., December 24, 2021 – Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson on Thursday announced he has tested positive for COVID-19. It is uncertain which variant he has but, according to Ferguson, he is experiencing COVID symptoms. Ferguson began experiencing symptoms on Sunday, December 19, and is currently isolating with his family. Ferguson, who is […]
Washington state vs Trump Administration 2.0, defense underway
SEATTLE—Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson with Attorney General-elect Nick Brown, shared how for months his office has been preparing for a second Trump Administration. Ferguson expects President-elect Donald J Trump to be more prepared and not “sloppy” with issuing Executive Orders as his administration did four years ago. With a 55-3 victory record against […]
Party chairs weigh in on why to vote red or blue this election
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—With November 5 general election less than three weeks away, the Lynnwood Times reached out to both Shasti Conrad, Chair of the Washington State Democrats, and Jim Walsh, Chair of the Washington State Republican Party, to hear why voters should vote for their respective party’s candidates and their thoughts on the four statewide initiatives. […]
John Braun: Say no to lies and economic injustice by voting yes on Initiative 2117
There’s a school of thought that says people don’t start paying close attention to election campaigns until after Labor Day, when summer family activities are brought to an end by the start of a new academic year. Whether that’s accurate or not, we also are approximately five weeks away from the beginning of Washington’s general-election […]
Make life in our state better by passing initiatives, electing more Republicans
A new set of rankings from WalletHub, a personal-finance website, recently prompted a report on a prominent regional news outlet, with this headline: “Why didn’t Washington make the top 20 in best states to live?” Top 20? We didn’t even make the top 30. WalletHub’s list of best states to live in, issued August 12, […]
