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Governor Ferguson encourages Washingtonians impacted by December’s historic flooding to apply for assistance before June 10 deadline

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During Mental Health Awareness Month, Governor Ferguson releases report showing children stuck in hospitals without a medical need are getting help faster

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Governor Ferguson appoints Maureen McKeeman to Kitsap County Superior Court

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Governor Ferguson, Department of Ecology launch initiative to foster water supply solutions amid statewide drought

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Governor Ferguson, Attorney General Brown seek court order to permit health inspections at Northwest ICE Processing Center

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$56M in Commerce, DCYF early learning grants to create more than 2K high-quality child care seats

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Governor Ferguson invests $500K in Strategic Reserve funds for quantum computing expansion in Bothell

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Governor Ferguson appoints Andrew Howell to Benton & Franklin Counties Superior Court

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Governor Ferguson appoints Tenaya Scheinman to King County Superior Court

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Governor's Monthly Newsletter

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Governor signs bill prohibiting double voting

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Interstate Bridge Replacement Program joint statement from Governors Kotek and Ferguson

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Governor Ferguson signs bills prohibiting individuals from using false law enforcement identification, banning law enforcement from hiding identity with masks

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Governor Ferguson travels to Yakima to sign slate of 10 bills

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Washington GovernorApr 3
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Governor Ferguson signs bills establishing rules for penny shortage, banning noncompetes, expanding fatal crash reviews

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Governor Ferguson statement on NBA expansion vote

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Governor Ferguson signs bills improving housing

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Governor Ferguson signs Millionaires’ Tax into law

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Mayor Harrell Statement on Passing of Sonics Legend Lenny Wilkens

Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell released the following statement after the passing of Lenny Wilkens:  “I am deeply saddened by the passing of Lenny Wilkens, a trailblazing Seattle icon and

SeattleApr 2
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Mayor Harrell Issues Proclamation Ending Limited Civil Emergency After SNAP Benefits Fully Restored

Mayor Harrell’s directive provided three weeks of emergency food assistance totaling up to $3 million in response to SNAP funding uncertainty during federal government shutdown  Seattle—Yesterday,

SeattleApr 2
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Mayor Harrell Signs City of Seattle’s 2026 Budget into Law

Seattle – This week, Mayor Bruce Harrell signed the City of Seattle’s 2026 budget into law, totaling $8.9 billion in appropriations overall and $2.0 billion toward General Fund priorities.  Passed

SeattleApr 2
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Seattle Completes Two-Year United Nations Generation Restoration Program

As only U.S. city to participate in international cohort, Seattle joined environmental leaders from around the world to share best practices on urban habitat restoration Seattle – After two years of

SeattleApr 2
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Mayor Harrell Announces $27.8 Million to Community Organizations Through the Equitable Development Initiative

Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced $27.8 million in awards to 33 projects through the Equitable Development Initiative, part of the City’s effort to support property ownership among

SeattleApr 2
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December Winter Weather Update

12/15/25 National Weather Service update: The NWS Seattle Office has also issued a Special Weather Statement for the increased risk of landslides.  Numerous landslides have already been reported in

SeattleApr 2
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Mayor Harrell Signs New Police Contact to Permanently Expand CARE Department, Strengthen Accountability, and Improve Recruitment

Approval reflects monumental, nation-leading step forward in diversified public safety response Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell signed a new contract with rank-and-file Seattle police officers

SeattleApr 2
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Mayor Harrell Statement on Antisemitic Terrorist Attack in Sydney

Seattle – Mayor Bruce Harrell released the following statement following an antisemitic terrorist attack at a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney, Australia: “I am horrified and heartbroken by the

SeattleApr 2
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Mayor Harrell Announces Sexual Assault Advisory Panel Recommendations and Implementation Plan

The Implementation Plan is supported by a $1.25 million investment Seattle—Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced the Recommendations and Implementation Plan developed by the Sexual Assault Advisory

SeattleApr 2
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Mayor Harrell Releases 2025 Annual Report and Highlights Administration’s Four-Year Accomplishments

Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell released summary reports detailing his administration’s achievements in 2025 and accomplishments over the last four years in office to enact his One Seattle

SeattleApr 2
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Governor Ferguson signs supplemental budgets

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Washington joins the World Health Organization’s Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network

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