Official tweets from the communications office of Gov. Bob Ferguson. RTs and follows ≠ endorsement.
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Washington State Governor’s Office retweeted
Ran into a group of future state leaders and took questions about affordable housing and the early learning center at Mount Baker. It's a reminder of how transformational this will be for so many families with children.
Proud that our state is a partner on this project and making record investments in affordable housing — nearly $1 billion in this 2-year budget.
ALT Kids in orange jackets raising hands as Bob kneels down
Washington State Governor’s Office retweeted
Last October, we reopened the White River Bridge weeks ahead of schedule.
This closure was catastrophic for commuters and businesses. Since then, we've installed an over-height detection system for the bridge. We also made a historic investment in preserving our roads and bridges — a 36% increase.
I will continue to make taking care of our roads and bridges a key focus of my administration.
Washington State Governor’s Office retweeted
Only 10 days left to apply for state Individual Assistance through our Military Department if your home was damaged by the fires in Central and Eastern Washington.
These funds have helped hundreds of households with immediate needs. Check to see if you qualify: mil.wa.gov/wildfire-assistan…
Washington State Governor’s Office retweeted
It was wonderful to celebrate Filipino American History Month with community members, specifically recognizing the farmworkers and labor leaders who have contributed so much to our state.
In Washington state, our diversity is our strength.
ALT Individual gives white shirt to Gov
Washington State Governor’s Office retweeted
Companies are choosing Washington state.
ALT Image of Gov from visit to Tri-Cities holding component from Avalanche Energy. Text reading: "Fusion energy developer plans to manufacture in Tri-Cities, create 100s of jobs" Tri-City Herald Oct. 8 "Hashi Market to open first WA store in former North Seattle Amazon Fresh" The Seattle Times Oct. 9 "Defense tech powerhouse Shield AI is establishing a massive advanced manufacturing hub in Washington state" GeekWire Sept. 30
Washington State Governor’s Office retweeted
$3.5 billion in a single quarter — that's the new record set in venture capital investment in the Seattle area. That's while funding declined nationally.
Washington state is proud to lead in these cutting-edge industries.
geekwire.com/2026/rocket-fue…
Washington State Governor’s Office retweeted
Terrorizing our elections officials is unacceptable. I’m grateful to law enforcement for their work to hold the perpetrators accountable.
Thursday afternoon, we learned that law enforcement intercepted a letter containing white powder addressed to the Washington Secretary of State's elections division. We are working closely with law enforcement to keep Washington election workers and voters safe and informed.
ALT A graphic with a quote on a colorful background. The quote reads: "An attack on election officials or candidates is an attack on our democracy. I thank our federal partners who are doing everything they can to investigate these incidents and bring the perpetrators to justice." Below the quote, the name "Steve Hobbs, Secretary of State" is displayed.
Washington State Governor’s Office retweeted
Central and Eastern Washington experienced some of the most destructive fires we've ever seen in Washington state history.
Today, I sent this video to the Trump Administration. We're asking them to grant a Major Disaster Declaration to help these communities recover.
Washington State Governor’s Office retweeted
Breaking ground today on a transformational project at Mount Baker — more than 400 units of housing and a new early learning center, right next to the light rail station.
We need more housing in Washington state, and we're excited to be a partner in making it happen.
Washington State Governor’s Office retweeted
Today marks one year of the Governors Public Health Alliance.
Washington state is proud to work with other states to safeguard public health and strengthen preparedness. Our alliance represents one-third of the U.S. population across 15 states.
The federal government has seen an exodus of scientific experts and alarming shifts in policy that place Washingtonians’ health at risk. In Washington state, science still matters.
Washington State Governor’s Office retweeted
A new record! Washington’s aerospace industry is a global leader. seattletimes.com/business/bo…
Washington State Governor’s Office retweeted
Join millions of people across Washington state at 10:15 a.m. for the Great Washington ShakeOut! This is a statewide opportunity to practice how to be safer during big earthquakes.
TODAY is the Great Washington ShakeOut! It’s the World’s Largest Earthquake Drill. Who’s ready to practice with us? 10:15 a.m. Still time to join us. 1.5 million strong so far. Shakeout.org/washington
Washington State Governor’s Office retweeted
Few things frustrate me more than bureaucracy that creates extra hurdles. So I'm proud of our team at the Department of Enterprise Services for setting a standard for the rest of the country in procurement.
They created a first-of-its-kind Bidder Contracting Guide, clarifying contract changes and providing clear guidance to vendors.
It's especially helpful to small businesses who may not have the staff or experience to navigate all the requirements.
Congratulations to our DES team on their national recognition for Innovation in State Government.
Washington State Governor’s Office retweeted
I’m committed to building new opportunities for Washington & deepening ties with our partners. That’s why I signed a joint Memorandum of Understanding with Finland's Ambassador to the US, Leena-Kaisa Mikkola, @thenordicmuseum.
Washington state and Finland are global leaders in developing cutting-edge innovations. This agreement strengthens our ties and helps build connections to create business opportunities, share expertise, and expand academic partnerships with our world-class universities.
Washington State Governor’s Office retweeted
Grateful to our entire bipartisan congressional delegation for their recent letter supporting my request for a Major Disaster Declaration following the fires in Central and Eastern Washington.
Whole neighborhoods are gone, and communities have been changed forever. Federal financial assistance is critical to help these communities recover and rebuild.
Washington State Governor’s Office retweeted
I was honored to speak with Ramona Bennett Bill today. She is a former Puyallup Tribal Chair and a truly historic figure in our state as an advocate for fishing rights, education, and health for Native Americans.
On Indigenous Peoples' Day, Ramona's story reminds us of the importance of defending Tribal sovereignty.
Washington State Governor’s Office retweeted
It was meaningful today to celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day as we began the 2026 Centennial Accord meeting, hosted by the Snoqualmie Indian Tribe.
During these annual meetings, Washington's Tribal Nations come together with state leaders for days of work to strengthen the partnership between Washington state and sovereign Tribal Nations.
Last year, I signed an Executive Order setting a new foundation for our state’s relationships with Washington’s Tribal Nations. Since that time, we have improved state communications with Tribes, strengthened Tribal consultation policies, improved the contracting process, and included Tribes on state budget updates.
Indigenous Peoples' Day is a fitting time to continue this important work to build and strengthen our government-to-government relationship with Tribes.
ALT Gov leaning forward to speak, seated alongside staff and Tribal leaders
Washington State Governor’s Office retweeted
Avalanche Energy is advancing plans for its new global manufacturing facility built here in the Tri-Cities.
I'm proud of our state's partnership with our fusion ecosystem. We have one of the strongest concentrations of fusion companies and talent anywhere in the world.
ALT Gov and group of people standing behind individuals from Avalanche and TRIDEC signing papers
Washington State Governor’s Office retweeted
Washington state has been awarded the #1 ranking in the country for Workforce Planning from the Center for Digital Government.
Grateful to our state employees for their creative and dedicated work to build on our nation-leading skilled technology workforce.
ALT Washington took first place in Workforce Planning in the 2026 Digital States Survey! 🏆 The award was presented at the National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO) annual conference in San Diego. The Center for Digital Government recognized Washington’s work to build a skilled technology workforce for today and the future. Congratulations to the teams across Washington state government whose planning, collaboration and commitment to growing our workforce made this possible. See the full results: https://lnkd.in/gteTVvGh hashtag#DigitalStates hashtag#WorkforceDevelopment hashtag#WashingtonState
Washington State Governor’s Office retweeted
I've selected 99 low-income and rural communities across Washington state for the federal Opportunity Zones 2.0 program.
Washington is a great place to do business. Opportunity Zones help shine a light on communities that have exceptional potential for investors.
ALT Screenshot of map of Washington state with red dots showing locations of opportunity zones