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Making Things Happen for Ferries: Governor Ferguson announces plan to restore Washington State Ferries to full service by this summer
March 6, 2025
SEATTLE – Governor Bob Ferguson announced today he will delay hybrid-electric conversion for two of the state’s largest ferries, putting Washington on the path to restoring full domestic ferry service by this summer. As a result of this plan, Washington State Ferries will have 18 operating vessels in the water for the first time since 2019.
Governor Bob Ferguson presents plan to save $4 billion to address historic budget shortfall
February 27, 2025
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
February 25, 2025
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
February 21, 2025
With a rise in federal government layoffs, the Employment Security Department is helping affected federal employees apply for unemployment and get back to work
Making Things Happen for Sustainability and Jobs: Port of Walla Walla secures state support to ramp up sustainable aviation fuels production and new jobs
February 20, 2025
Strategic investment supports construction of SkyNRG manufacturing facility at Wallula Gap Industrial Park
Making Things Happen for Workers: Gov. Ferguson, Department of Labor & Industries collecting $163K to repay O’Reilly Auto Parts employees for lost sick pay
February 11, 2025
State agency working to return money for Washington workers
Governor Bob Ferguson signs Executive Order establishing a data center workgroup
February 4, 2025
Executive Order brings representatives together to evaluate the impact of data centers across Washington
Making Things Happen for Affordable Housing: Gov. Ferguson, Commerce invest $14.6 million to reduce costs for affordable housing developers across Washington
January 30, 2025
Grants for below-ground infrastructure, reimbursements for waived development fees will support 24 projects resulting in 1,800 new affordable units
Gov. Bob Ferguson appoints Rybarik to lead Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission
January 29, 2025
The commission serves the governor’s Executive Cabinet
Gov. Bob Ferguson creates rapid response team to support children facing separation
January 27, 2025
OLYMPIA – Gov. Bob Ferguson created a rapid response team today aimed at reducing harms caused by President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement policies which, if implemented, will destabilize families and harm children who are separated from their deported or detained parents or primary caregivers.