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Making Things Happen for Ferries: Governor Ferguson announces plan to restore Washington State Ferries to full service by this summer

SEATTLE – Governor Bob Ferguson announced today he will delay hybrid-electric conversion for two of the state’s largest ferries, putting…

Governor Bob Ferguson presents plan to save $4 billion to address historic budget shortfall

OLYMPIA — On Day 43 of his administration, Governor Bob Ferguson proposed a plan to save approximately $4 billion. Ferguson’s proposals:

Making Things Happen for Workers: Highway 99 tunnel subcontractor will pay more than $370,000 to underpaid workers

Workers on public project were paid at least $18 per hour less than required by law

Employment Security assists federal workers with unemployment claims, job searches amid rise in layoffs

With a rise in federal government layoffs, the Employment Security Department is helping affected federal employees apply for unemployment…
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