Gov. Bob Ferguson signs executive order protecting children affected by Trump deportations
Ferguson’s executive order directs the “immediate creation of the family-separation rapid response team” in the state’s Department of Children, Youth and Families. He said that for many families statewide, Trump’s policies could inflict untold harms.
Ferguson launches WA team to help children whose parents are deported
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson has signed an executive order to create a state team focused on responding to the separation of migrant families as the Trump administration promises mass deportations. The “Family Separation Rapid Response Team” will be housed in the state Department of Children,
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson Launches Team to Support Children Amid Immigration Crackdown
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson creates a team to support children facing family separation due to immigration actions.
Gov. Bob Ferguson signs executive order to create immigration rapid response team
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson has signed an executive order to create a rapid response team to support kids who may be separated in an immigration-related action
Washington Gov. Ferguson signs executive order forming family separation response team
In response to President Donald Trump's crackdown on immigration, Washington Governor Bob Ferguson signed an executive order on Monday, aiming to support children if their parents or caregivers are deported or detained.
WA Gov. Bob Ferguson signs executive order in preparation for potential 'mass deportations'
Gov. Bob Ferguson said President Donald Trump's immigration policies will "destabilize families" and harm children.
Governor Bob Ferguson signs executive order protecting immigrant families
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson (D) signed an executive order Monday, a week following President Donald Trump's inauguration, aiming to protect immigrant families and respond to family separation.
Gov. Ferguson signs executive order in anticipation of illegal alien deportations
In anticipation of mass deportations of illegal aliens by newly-elected President Donald Trump, Washington state Gov. Bob Ferguson has signed an executive order intended to provide services for children of those deported.
Bob Ferguson sworn in as Washington governor, delivers inaugural address
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Democrats rework plan for WA prosecutor on police use of deadly force
Washington Democrats are trying again to give the state additional power to prosecute cases when police use deadly force.
Waste Watch: Did state lawmakers fumble budget surplus leading to funding gap?
“We had a budget surplus of $14 billion. The economy's been strong since then. The state has 25% more money now than it did (three years ago). Those usually aren't the circumstances where you get a ...
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WA lawmakers want to limit parking requirements for new development
The amount of parking a city can require for new construction may soon be limited. Senate Bill 5184 would prevent cities and ...
$1 billion shortfall in WA transportation budget imperils projects
Increasing construction costs and falling gas tax revenue have blown a billion dollar hole in the Washington state ...
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Washington housing supply bill seeks to reform ‘archaic’ parking requirements
State Sen. Jessica Bateman, an Olympia Democrat, sponsored the bill that would limit per-unit parking space requirements.