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AG Ferguson, Gov. Inslee legislation banning sale of assault weapons passes House in historic vote this evening

Ferguson first proposed the bill in 2017 in the wake of the Mukilteo shooting

By Evergreen Reporter reports | Mar 20, 2023

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AG Ferguson, Gov. Inslee bill to hold the gun industry responsible passes Senate

Measure sponsored by Sen. Pedersen ensures firearms industry faces consequences for irresponsible practices

By Evergreen Reporter reports | Mar 14, 2023

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ATTORNEY GENERAL ALERT: New website available for Washingtonians seeking pro bono legal services regarding their reproductive rights

By Press release submission | Feb 27, 2023

Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced today that health care providers, seekers, and helpers in Washington have a new avenue to obtain pro bono legal assistance to facilitate abortion access.

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Court dismisses Maverick Gaming lawsuit challenging Washington tribal sports gaming

By Press release submission | Feb 23, 2023

Maverick Gaming hoped to allow internet sports betting from anywhere in the state

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AG Ferguson: Court blocks Federal Way gun retailer from unlawfully selling high-capacity magazines

By Press release submission | Jan 10, 2023

Preliminary injunction granted as part of AG investigation and enforcement

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Former Spokane County worker to serve prison time, ordered to repay $1.38M in stolen public funds

By Press release submission | Jan 10, 2023

A Spokane County Superior Court judge today sentenced former Spokane County worker Rhonda Sue Ackerman to serve prison time and repay $1,378,541 in stolen public funds, following Attorney General Bob Ferguson’s prosecution of the case.

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Razor clam digs on all coastal beaches remain closed due to persistent marine toxin levels

By Press release submission | Jan 2, 2023

The recreational razor clam season on all coastal beaches remains closed until further notice, shellfish managers with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) announced.

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AG Ferguson, Gov. Inslee partner to propose two firearms safety measures

By Press release submission | Dec 23, 2022

Bills include new proposal to ensure firearms industry faces consequences for irresponsible practices.

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Attorney General files criminal charges against Spokane-based health business for fraud, organized crime

By Press release submission | Dec 21, 2022

Abilia Healthcare and owner accused of fraudulently billing Medicaid more than $5M.

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AG Ferguson: Walmart to pay $62.6 million to Washington for its role in opioid epidemic

By Press release submission | Dec 21, 2022

State recoveries from opioid industry top $800 million to fund opioid abatement, treatment programs.

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State revokes, suspends licenses, certifications, registrations of health care providers

By Press release submission | Dec 21, 2022

The Washington State Department of Health has revoked or suspended the licenses, certifications, or registrations of the following health care providers in our state.

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State revokes, suspends licenses, certifications, registrations of health care providers

By Press release submission | Dec 15, 2022

The Washington State Department of Health has revoked or suspended the licenses, certifications, or registrations of the following health care providers in our state.

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State disciplines health care providers

By Press release submission | Dec 14, 2022

The Washington State Department of Health has taken disciplinary actions or withdrawn charges against the following health care providers in our state.

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AG Ferguson leads coalition of 16 states in support of workers’ rights before US Supreme Court

By Press release submission | Dec 14, 2022

Lawsuit over 2017 strike threatens to undermine federal labor law.

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AG Ferguson files lawsuit against Federal Way gun retailer and its owner for unlawfully selling high-capacity magazines

By Press release submission | Dec 13, 2022

Case uncovered as part of a sweep of 25 retailers across the state.

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AG Data Breach Report: Data breaches remain at historic highs in 2022

By Press release submission | Dec 13, 2022

Special edition of the report focuses on protecting Washingtonians’ sensitive data in wake of record cybercrime.

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Appeals court upholds campaign finance ruling against Tim Eyman

By Press release submission | Dec 13, 2022

Appeals court upholds campaign finance ruling against Tim Eyman.

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Marysville cold case solved with assistance from Attorney General’s DNA forensic genetic genealogy program

By Press release submission | Dec 13, 2022

Murder of Marysville teen cold for two decades, prior to genetic genealogy testing

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Commission discusses coastal steelhead and shoreline armoring; makes spring bear hunting decisions

By Press release submission | Dec 2, 2022

The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission met over two days this week to discuss coastal steelhead and spring bear policy, among other topics.

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AG Ferguson pursues funding for organized retail crime unit

By Press release submission | Dec 2, 2022

Ferguson seeks funding to hire a 10-person unit, including prosecutors and investigators, to combat organized retail crime.