Ferguson visits Lewis and Clark High School to discuss proposed cell phone banGov. Bob Ferguson doesn’t see a need for cell phones in schools.Spokane Spokesman-Review3d agoWhole story →EducationBob Fergusoncell phone ban proposal
Ferguson urges voters to reject potential trans girl athletes banGov. Bob Ferguson called on Washington voters to reject an upcoming ballot initiative that would bar transgender girls from competing in girls sports at K-12 schools. Ferguson’s opposition aligns him with dozens of other groups that are rallying against Initiative 638, including Democratic Sen. Patty Murray, the Greater Seattle Business Association, the…Spokane Spokesman-Review6d agoWhole story →GovernmentEducationBob FergusonPatty Murraywashington ballot initiative
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
WA declares emergency over Walla Walla drinking water threatened by fireGov. Bob Ferguson declared a state of emergency Friday over threats to Walla Walla’s drinking water supply from the Paradise fire burning in the city’s watershed.Spokane Spokesman-Review1mo agoWhole story →HealthPlanetBob Fergusonwalla walla water emergency
WA governor lays groundwork for cellphone ban in public schoolsWashington Gov. Bob Ferguson has been traveling the state to build support for his forthcoming legislation to ban cellphones in public schools.Everett Herald1mo agoWhole story →EducationBob Fergusoncellphone ban proposal
Ferguson campaigns against initiative to repeal WA ‘millionaires tax’Gov. Bob Ferguson kicked off a campaign to preserve the state's new high-earners income tax on Tuesday, arguing an initiative to kill the tax would have disastrous consequences for schools, small businesses and families.Spokane Spokesman-Review3mo agoWhole story →EconomyEducationBob Fergusonwa millionaires tax initiative
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson Says Students are Missing Aid They ‘Had No Idea’ Existed As He Pushes FAWA Gov. Bob Ferguson proposes requiring FAFSA, WAFA, or opt-out form for high school seniors to receive financial aid.Benzinga3mo agoWhole story →EducationBob Fergusonfafsa completion proposal
Ferguson wants FAFSA required for graduationWashington Gov. Bob Ferguson wants to make the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, a high school graduation requirement, arguing that too many students are leaving money for college and job training on the table simply because they never complete the form. The proposal, announced Monday, would still allow students to opt out if they…Spokane Spokesman-Review3mo agoWhole story →EducationBob Fergusonwashington fafsa proposal
