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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's gun laws may get stricter as House Bill 1163 heads to governor's desk
House Bill 1163 would require those looking to buy a gun to apply for a permit and complete live-fire training.
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 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 ...
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 ...
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More than 20 bills were signed into Washington law Wednesday. Here's what they are
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Twenty-six bills that passed during the legislative session were signed Wednesday into Washington law by Gov. Bob Ferguson. They range from establishing a state marine forest to ...
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Governor Ferguson rebukes $12B tax proposal from WA lawmakers, calling it ‘unsustainable, too risky’
Washington's $12 billion tax proposal faces backlash as Ferguson voices concerns and highlights potential impacts on ...