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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 →

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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 →

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'Eastern Washington solutions for Eastern Washington problems': 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-Review7d agoWhole story →

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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-Review7d agoWhole story →

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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 →

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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 →

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Ferguson, Baumgartner seek meeting with Trump on WA wildfire...In their letter Monday, Gov. Bob Ferguson and U.S. Rep. Michael Baumgartner, who represents eastern Washington, told the Republican president they want to discu...

Lewiston Morning Tribune2mo agoWhole story →

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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 →

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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 →

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Washington Gov. Ferguson: Locals, State, Feds Mobilizing All Efforts as Fast as Possible on FiresOn Monday's broadcast of CNN's "The Story Is," Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson (D) discussed fires in the state and said that "everybody is mobilizing all of | Clips

Breitbart News Network2mo agoWhole story →

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Gov. Ferguson visits Spokane as wildfires burn hundreds of homes, force 5K+ evacuationsGov. Bob Ferguson was en route to Spokane on Sunday morning to meet with first responders and monitor a goriwung wildfire crisis after declaring a statewide eme

Baltimore News2mo agoWhole story →

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Evacuations ordered in Washington state as wildfire spreads through SpokaneGov. Bob Ferguson (D-WA) declared a state of emergency on Saturday as “unusually high temperatures and high winds” exacerbated record-setting wildfires.

Washington Examiner2mo agoWhole story →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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Senate Dems Push Back on Oil Reserve PlanSens. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., and Patty Murray, D-Wash., sent a letter Wednesday to Energy Secretary Chris Wright demanding that the Department of Energy halt efforts to establish a regional emergency oil reserve on the West Coast until Congress authorizes such a move.

Newsmax4mo agoWhole story →

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Exclusive: West Coast emergency oil reserve sparks pushback from Senate DemocratsBy Matt Egan, CNN (CNN) — A pair of Senate Democrats are calling for the Trump administration to abandon efforts to build a West Coast emergency oil reserve. In a letter dated Wednesday to Energy Secretary Chris Wright, Sens. Alex Padilla and Patty Murray warn that establishing a West Coast Strategic Petroleum Reserve this fiscal

ABC17News.com4mo agoWhole story →

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