Ferguson asks for another $13.2 million in FEMA funds to repair damaged public infrastructureGov. Bob Ferguson asked for another $13.2 million from the federal government for wildfire recovery across the state, this time to repair damaged public infrastructure.Spokane Spokesman-Review1d agoWhole story →PlanetSecurityBob Fergusonwildfire recovery funding request
Ferguson backs sales tax rebate, energy flexibility for those rebuilding from Spokane firesOLYMPIA – Gov. Bob Ferguson said Monday he supports a sales and use tax rebate for those rebuilding after the Spokane Complex fires and other declared disasters, and he would push the Washington State Building Code Council to allow homes to be rebuilt to previous energy code standards.Spokane Spokesman-Review10d agoWhole story →PlanetEconomyBob Fergusonspokane fires relief
Gov. Ferguson asks FEMA for individual, public aid in major disaster declaration request after Spokane Complex firesNearly two months into the recovery from the devastating Spokane Complex Fires, Gov. Bob Ferguson submitted a request for a major disaster declaration from the feds, he announced Monday.Spokane Spokesman-Review11d agoWhole story →PlanetEconomyBob Fergusonspokane complex fires disaster declaration
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
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
Ferguson, Baumgartner request meeting with Trump to discuss federal funding for fire recoveryOLYMPIA – Gov. Bob Ferguson and Congressman Michael Baumgartner have requested a meeting with President Donald Trump to discuss significant federal assistance following the Spokane Complex fires.Spokane Spokesman-Review2mo agoWhole story →PlanetEconomyMichael BaumgartnerBob Fergusonspokane complex fires federal aid request
Ferguson invites Trump to tour damage caused by Eastern Washington wildfiresWashington Gov. Bob Ferguson has invited President Donald Trump to tour the damage caused by the recent wildfires in Spokane.Spokane Spokesman-Review2mo agoWhole story →PlanetGovernmentBob Fergusonwashington wildfires response
A year and $80K later, a probe of WA fish and wildlife commissioners continuesAn investigation of Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission members launched by Gov. Bob Ferguson last summer is taking longer and costing more than expected.Spokane Spokesman-Review3mo agoWhole story →FoodGovernmentBob Fergusonwa fish and wildlife probe
