Democrats might be having some second thoughts about WA’s new governor
In Bob Ferguson’s start as Washington's governor, his centrist streak on tax and budget issues has thrilled independents, ...
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Washington governor says he will limit his own emergency powers if lawmakers don’t
“It’s clear that the Legislature will not adopt bipartisan legislation to place reasonable limits on the Governor’s emergency ...
Washington governor outlines plan to address $15 billion budget shortfall
The governor's office said it has identified a savings total of $3.9 billion so far, in conjunction with proposals made by ...
Pete Buttigieg announces he will not run for Michigan Senate or governor
Pete Buttigieg announced on Thursday that he will not run for Michigan’s Senate seat, opening a path for him to possibly run for president in 2028.
Debate heats up over Ferguson’s request for $100M to hire more police in Washington
Bills in the House and Senate stand ready for floor votes in Olympia, presenting different options to address public safety ...
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Emergency powers bill WA governor helped keep alive is on cusp of failure
Bob Ferguson had only been Washington’s governor a few minutes when he said he could accept “reasonable limits” on the powers he could exercise in statewide emergencies.
Lt. Gov. Gilchrist says Trump 'is like an arsonist' as he launches governor campaign
"We must stand tall against these attacks on our people," the lieutenant governor said. "We must fight for what matters. We ...
Former US Rep. Katie Porter steps into crowded California governor's race
LOS ANGELES — Former Democratic U.S. House member Katie Porter announced Tuesday that she is entering the 2026 contest for ...
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Katie Porter announces run for California governor
LGBTQ+ rights and immigrant rights — which she argues are all under threat with full Republican control in Washington. “As governor, I’ll bring all voices to the table to hear new ideas no ...