FULL TEXT: Gov. Bob Ferguson's inaugural address
Bob Ferguson was sworn into office as Washington’s next governor on Jan. 15, 2025. Here’s the full text of his inaugural ...
Gov. Ferguson pushes for free meals for all Washington K-12 students
Gov. Bob Ferguson is pushing for free school breakfasts and lunches for all K-12 students in Washington state.
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Other Papers Say: Big challenge for new DCYF boss
Though their 342 residents are by far the smallest population on DCYF’s sprawling docket, questions around youth incarceration have stymied the agency and, ultimately, precipitated the departure of ...
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Free lunch for K-12 students tops WA Gov. Ferguson's priorities
Governor Bob Ferguson has only been in office a few days, but he is already making access to quality food a top priority for ...
How Washington’s education department is gearing up for the new Trump administration
We cannot give our tax money to corporations, nonprofits and churches to deliver a constitutional right like basic education, ...
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Rep. Gloria Mendoza gives Republican response speech at start of legislative session
Rep. Gloria Mendoza of Grandview spoke about Republican plans to reduce taxes on diapers and food, add more law enforcement ...
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Read: Washington state Gov. Bob Ferguson's inaugural address
Bob Ferguson was officially sworn into office ... His wife, my grandmother Edith Hausmann, was widowed with five young children between the ages of 4, my mom, and 12. Edith and Francis owned ...
Youth incarceration poses major challenge to DCYF’s new boss
The new boss overseeing child welfare in Washington will have her hands full navigating a crisis in youth prisons.
Why it could be a big year for education in the WA Legislature
The question of money looms over education in this year's legislative session. The K-12 system is struggling to meet ...