State Executive Branch

Gov. Bob Ferguson of Washington has established a rapid response team to counter potential harm to children from President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement policies. The Family Separation Rapid Response Team is tasked with developing policies to support children separated from their deporte...

Governor Bob Ferguson took immediate action on housing, reproductive freedom, and permitting reform by signing three executive orders shortly after his inauguration on Jan. 15, 2025.

Governor-elect Bob Ferguson has formed a transition committee to shield Washingtonians from potential harms of “Project 2025.” The committee, co-chaired by Jennifer M. Allen, CEO of Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates, and King County Councilmember Jorge L. Barón, will focus on issues including...

Governor-elect Bob Ferguson has appointed Lieutenant Governor Denny Heck to lead the housing transition effort, focusing on Ferguson’s housing priorities for the first 100 days of his term. The Housing Subcommittee will consist of members from Ferguson’s bipartisan transition team and key stakeho...

Governor-elect Ferguson has hosted his first listening sessions focused on the Washington State ferry system. The sessions involved the Inlandboatmen’s Union (IBU), Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association (MEBA), elected officials, business leaders, and commuters. Ferguson emphasized the importa...

Governor-elect Bob Ferguson of Washington state has announced his budget priorities, which include approximately $4 billion in reduced state spending and $800 million in new investments. The savings would come from reducing state agency spending, resolving disputes in the tobacco master settlemen...