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Gov. Bob Ferguson signs 14 new bills into Washington law. Here's what they are
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson signed over a dozen bills into law Monday. These bills range from suicide prevention to ...
Washington governor’s office considered offering National Guard help to Trump at Canadian border
Top aides in Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson’s office debated plans earlier this year to send 200 National Guard troops to the ...
Washington to appeal FEMA's refusal of $34M in disaster aid after severe November storms
Washington's application to FEMA for disaster relief to assist with damages from storms in November, including the bomb ...
Washington Gov. Ferguson reviewing last tax proposals
While state lawmakers propose a plan to address the $16 billion budget deficit, a local business leader says the taxes — and ...
Washington bill seeks to tighten state gun laws
House Bill 1163 would require those looking to buy a gun to apply for a permit and complete live-fire training.
What does Washington export to China? Trump's tariff battle escalates
Washington exported $12 billion worth of goods to China in 2024, according to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative. That represented 21% of the state's global goods exports. China was the state ...
FEMA denies Washington state disaster relief from bomb cyclone, governor says
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson says the Federal Emergency Management Agency has denied the state's request for emergency relief ...