Ferguson warns state can't backfill federal funding cuts ahead of new Medicaid eligibility requirementsOLYMPIA – Gov. Bob Ferguson said Thursday it is “impossible” for the state to completely backfill the billions of dollars in federal funding for food and healthcare services it will lose following the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill.Spokane Spokesman-Review1mo agoWhole story →HealthEconomyBob Fergusonmedicaid funding cuts
Ferguson won't try to oust Washington wildlife commissioners at center of misconduct probeGov. Bob Ferguson won't punish two members of the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission for violating public records and open meeting laws but has warned each that they will face removal if they don't comply with state transparency statutes and conflict of interest rules in the remaining months of their terms.Spokane Spokesman-Review1mo agoWhole story →FoodGovernmentBob Fergusonwashington wildlife commission probe
GOP-led House scraps two weeks of work ahead of midtermsWith midterm elections looming and members of Congress eager to campaign, the Republican-led House was scheduled to work for three more weeks before November. On Thursday, Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) cut that back to one, canceling planned votes in the final two weeks of September.Spokane Spokesman-Review1mo agoWhole story →GovernmentMike Johnsonmidterm elections schedule
Spokane to implement direct assistance program for those without indoor coolingFollowing up on Spokane’s “right to cooling” law, which requires landlords to provide tenants with air conditioning if a resident’s health is at risk, the Spokane City Council on Wednesday unanimously approved a program proposed by Mayor Lisa Brown to offer direct financial assistance to help cool both tenants and homeowners.Spokane Spokesman-Review1mo agoWhole story →HealthBuildLisa Brownspokane cooling assistance program
