Ferguson announces changes to SNAP benefits due to passage of One Big Beautiful Bill
OLYMPIA—With the passage of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” today in Congress, Governor Bob Ferguson is advising that the approximately one million Washingtonians who receive the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will see a reduction in benefits. In addition, the state will now be on the hook for an additional $87.8 million in administrative costs […]
Florida company selected to build hybrid-electric ferries for WSF, sparking local job concerns
Washington State has selected Florida-based Eastern Shipbuilding Group to build three new 160-vehicle hybrid-electric ferries for Washington State Ferries (WSF) at a cost of $714.5 million, a decision that prioritizes cost savings but has raised concerns about bypassing local shipbuilders and its impact on Washington’s economy. “After careful consideration and conversations with legislative leaders, I […]
A victim of Gov Ferguson’s veto: Kent’s PICC center for babies exposed to drugs
On Wednesday, June 25, I toured the Pediatric Interim Care Center (PICC) in Kent. There was no media, no speeches — just a bipartisan group walking through a place that has dedicated 35 years to quietly saving lives. It may have been a final visit. Unless something changes by Monday, June 30, PICC will close […]
Brittany Gregory takes helm as new Director of state’s Women’s Commission, talks on threats to women
OLYMPIA—Brittany Gregory has been appointed as the new executive director of the Washington State Women’s Commission following a statewide search conducted by the Office of Governor Bob Ferguson. Gregory steps into the role at a time when women across the state face increasing challenges, including federal policies and budget cuts that impact essential services. “I […]
Governor Ferguson appoints Ryan Moran as Health Care Authority Director
OLYMPIA—Governor Bob Ferguson appointed Ryan Moran director of the Washington State Health Care Authority, effective August 18. Moran currently serves as Deputy Secretary for Health Care Financing and Medicaid Director for the Maryland Department of Health. “Ryan’s passion and experience make him a great choice to lead the Health Care Authority,” Ferguson said. “His expertise […]
US Supreme Court upholds law banning gender-affirming care for trans youth
The United States Supreme Court, on June 18, affirmed the Sixth Circuit’s ruling upholding Tennessee’s Senate Bill 1 (SB1) that prohibited healthcare providers, within the state, from administering puberty blockers or hormones to minors for the purpose of treating gender dysphoria, gender identity disorder, or gender incongruence, while allowing such treatments for other medical conditions. […]
Gov Ferguson announces ferry service expansions, including a new hybrid-electric boat
SEATTLE—Governor Bob Ferguson, joined by Chair of Senate Transportation Committee, Senator Marko Liias (D-Edmonds), Representative Greg Nance (D-Kitsap), and Bremerton Mayor Greg Wheeler, announced new service expansions to the Washington State Ferry system Thursday, June 13, including a second boat to the Seattle-Bremerton route beginning this weekend. “We are a ferry dependent community. And for […]
US Court Blocks Trump’s Tariffs: A Legal Blow to His Economic Agenda
NEW YORK, N.Y.—The United States Court of International Trade (CIT) on May 28 delivered a significant setback to President Donald J Trump’s trade agenda, ruling that his sweeping global tariffs were unlawful. The decision, now under appeal, threatens the financial foundation of Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” a plan combining tariffs with tax cuts that is […]
WA still leads nation in retail theft but Organized Task Force here to stay, for now
On Tuesday, May 20, Washington Governor Bob Ferguson signed the State’s $78 billion budget with a slew of cuts to account for the $16 billion shortfall. In that budget, however, funding is still planned to continue supporting Organized Retail Theft fighting efforts. The budget utilizes a $1 million proviso that will continue to support the […]
Ferguson signs $77.8 billion budget with largest tax hike in WA state history at $9.4 billion
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson entered office warning that a $16 billion dollar budget shortfall over the next four years would require spending cuts and, as a last resort, higher taxes. On Tuesday, the first-term Democrat appeared satisfied with lawmakers’ work to close the financial gap, signing a two-year state budget and a tax package to produce […]
