Bob Ferguson takes a page out of Bill Clinton’s playbook: The moves by the leading Democrat for governor are revealing about the politics of the moment ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/coming-about-what-it-means-that-bob-ferguson-just-tacked-right-on-cops/
Man in the middle: Ferguson tries to strike a balance on policing: When a candidate is running for election, they’ll often seize on an issue when they sense they ...
columbian.com/news/2024/mar/25/man-in-the-middle-ferguson-tries-to-strike-a-balance-on-policing/
4 more years of Inslee? How Democrats running for governor say they differ: How would the leading Democratic candidates for Washington governor differ from four ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/4-more-years-of-inslee-how-democrats-running-for-governor-say-they-differ/
Washington gun shop and its former owner to pay $3 million for selling high-capacity ammo magazines
columbian.com/news/2024/feb/07/washington-gun-shop-and-its-former-owner-to-pay-3-million-for-selling-high-capacity-ammo-magazines/
Washington state sues to block proposed Kroger and Albertsons merger: Washington state has sued to block the proposed merger of Kroger and Albertsons ...
apnews.com/article/kroger-albertsons-merger-washington-lawsuit-35681b212a416d19d24d1a3a8126f4ca
Quick Glance: Washington State Takes Legal Action Against Kroger and Albertsons Merger
- Washington's Attorney General filed a lawsuit to halt the proposed merger of Kroger and Albertsons.
- Kroger and Albertsons dominate over half of the state's grocery sales.
- The lawsuit received support from United Food & Commercial Workers, Local 3000.
- Kroger and Albertsons reached an agreement to merge in 2022.
For most Washington voters, the governor’s race is just beginning: Crosscut published its first story about the 2024 governor’s race on May 1, 2023 ...
columbian.com/news/2024/jan/28/for-most-washington-voters-the-governors-race-is-just-beginning/
Shoppers love WA’s move to block Kroger-Albertsons merger, but legal experts are puzzled
seattletimes.com/business/washington-suit-to-block-kroger-albertsons-merger-gets-mixed-reaction/
Providence hospitals must forgive medical debt for thousands of patients: Providence hospitals in WA must provide $158 million in refunds and debt relief to ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/health/providence-hospitals-must-forgive-medical-debt-in-charity-care-lawsuit/
Johnson & Johnson agrees to pay $149.5M to settle Washington state opioid claims - UPI.com
upi.com/Top_News/US/2024/01/24/Johson-Johnson-Washington-state-opioid-settlement-1495-million/7601706140036/
Quick Glance: Washington State's $149.5 Million Settlement with Johnson & Johnson
- Washington state attorney general reached a $149.5 million settlement with Johnson & Johnson over opioid crisis role.
- The deal requires the state and local governments to spend $123.3 million to address the opioid crisis.
- The agreement would provide over $20 million more to respond to the opioid crisis than a national settlement in 2021 involving Johnson & Johnson.
- Since the 2000s, drugmakers, wholesalers, pharmacy chains, and consultants have paid over $50 billion to state and local governments to settle claims related to the opioid crisis.
Fundraising complaints against Bob Ferguson dismissed: The Public Disclosure Commission dismissed complaints against Attorney General Bob Ferguson after he ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/fundraising-complaints-against-bob-ferguson-dismissed/
Ferguson hits Reichert on abortion rights — and Trump — at big Seattle fundraiser
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/ferguson-hits-reichert-on-abortion-rights-and-trump-at-big-seattle-fundraiser/
Tuna, chicken settlement checks from Washington AG's Office are legitimate – don't throw them away
columbian.com/news/2024/jan/04/checks-from-washington-attorney-generals-office-are-legitimate-dont-throw-them-away/
Attorney General Bob Ferguson campaign finance saga not quite over: A state campaign watchdog put off action Thursday on a proposed deal to dismiss complaints ...
columbian.com/news/2023/dec/08/attorney-general-bob-ferguson-campaign-finance-saga-not-quite-over/
Thousands of WA patients getting refunds in PeaceHealth billing case: PeaceHealth billed thousands of patients it knew were likely eligible for financial help ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/thousands-of-wa-patients-getting-refunds-in-peacehealth-billing-case/
WA’s legal fees top $4.2M in failed lawsuit against Value Village: The award comes after the state Supreme Court rejected the attorney general's claims that ...
seattletimes.com/business/was-legal-fees-top-4-2m-in-failed-lawsuit-against-value-village/
WA lands commissioner Hilary Franz drops out of governor’s race to run for Congress
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/wa-lands-commissioner-hilary-franz-drops-out-of-governors-race-to-run-for-congress/
‘Like an open wound’: Washington task force holds event to address missing and slain Indigenous women
columbian.com/news/2023/nov/02/like-an-open-wound-washington-task-force-holds-event-to-address-missing-and-slain-indigenous-women/
Washington sexual assault kit backlog largely cleared: SPOKANE — The sexual assault kit backlog in Washington has largely been cleared, with more than 10 ...
columbian.com/news/2023/oct/29/washington-sexual-assault-kit-backlog-largely-cleared/
Jay Inslee endorses Bob Ferguson to succeed him as WA governor: The endorsement came as Attorney General Bob Ferguson officially launched his campaign for ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/jay-inslee-endorses-bob-ferguson-to-succeed-him-as-wa-governor/
Attorney General Bob Ferguson formally enters 2024 Washington governor race: Washington’s Democratic Attorney General Bob Ferguson formally announced on Saturday ...
columbian.com/news/2023/sep/12/attorney-general-bob-ferguson-formally-enters-2024-washington-governor-race/
AG Bob Ferguson backs down on campaign ‘surplus’ money, files reports disclosing donors
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/ag-bob-ferguson-backs-down-on-campaign-surplus-money-files-reports-disclosing-donors/
WA gun-rights group says it has been illegally targeted by AG Bob Ferguson: The Bellevue-based Second Amendment Foundation, gun rights activist Alan Gottlieb and ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/gun-rights-group-says-it-has-been-illegally-targeted-by-washington-ag/
Washington AG sues Ophelia Noble, whose Noble Foundation is meant to aid Clark, Cowlitz counties’ people of color
columbian.com/news/2023/sep/11/washington-ag-sues-ophelia-noble-whose-noble-foundation-is-meant-to-aid-clark-cowlitz-counties-people-of-color/
Slog AM: Bob Ferguson Makes It Official, 2,500 Dead in Morocco Quake, AI Uses a Ton of Water
thestranger.com/slog-am/2023/09/11/79162521/slog-am-bob-ferguson-makes-it-official-2500-dead-in-morocco-quake-ai-uses-a-ton-of-water
Seattle City Council split on who should represent downtown: Challenger Bob Kettle has racked up three endorsements from current Seattle City Council members in ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/seattle-city-council-split-on-who-should-represent-downtown/
AG Ferguson asks feds for fentanyl-related law enforcement help outside Seattle: SEATTLE — Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson requested that the ...
columbian.com/news/2023/aug/31/ag-ferguson-asks-feds-for-fentanyl-related-law-enforcement-help-outside-seattle/
WA AG sues O’Reilly Auto Parts, says pregnant workers faced discrimination: OLYMPIA — Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced Wednesday he was suing ...
columbian.com/news/2023/aug/17/wa-ag-sues-oreilly-auto-parts-says-pregnant-workers-faced-discrimination/
Complaint pushes for WA AG Ferguson to reveal donors of $1.2M in campaign transfers
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/complaint-pushes-for-wa-ag-ferguson-to-reveal-donors-of-1-2m-in-campaign-transfers/
WA attorney general challenges Idaho’s abortion travel ban: WA Attorney General Bob Ferguson is again challenging Idaho's abortion restrictions ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/health/wa-attorney-general-challenges-idahos-abortion-travel-ban/
Quick Glance: Court Blocks Prosecution of Doctors for Referring Out-of-State Abortions
- Doctors referring patients for out-of-state abortions are currently protected from prosecution.
- A legal case has been initiated to challenge the constitutionality of this provision.
- Idaho is one of approximately a dozen states where abortions have been criminalized following the Supreme Court ruling in 2022.
- The restrictive abortion laws in Idaho are causing doctors to leave the state.
Disclosure of campaign donors matters | Editorial: The state Public Disclosure Commission's recent ruling does not bode well for candidates wanting to skirt new ...
seattletimes.com/opinion/editorials/disclosure-of-campaign-donors-matters/
Who has won the most Open Championship titles?: Who has hoisted the Claret Jug the most times in Open Championship history? Here's a list of those with multiple ...
golf.com/news/won-most-open-championships-2023/
OpenAI sued after ChatGPT allegedly fabricated fake embezzlement claims: AI "hallucinations" are leading people to completely made-up information presented as ...
mashable.com/article/openai-chatgpt-defamation-lawsuit-details
With Inslee out, candidates are lining up for Washington governor: With Washington Gov. Jay Inslee declining to run for a fourth term in 2024 ...
columbian.com/news/2023/may/29/with-inslee-out-candidates-are-lining-up-for-washington-governor/
‘Not tools of self-defense’: Ferguson makes case for Washington’s new semiautomatic rifle ban
columbian.com/news/2023/may/25/not-tools-of-self-defense-ferguson-makes-case-for-washingtons-new-semiautomatic-rifle-ban/
Google agrees to pay Washington state $40 million over location tracking claims: Google has agreed to settle a lawsuit filed by the state of Washington accusing ...
androidcentral.com/apps-software/google-privacy-settlement-with-washington-state
Democratic AGs are using the courts to win on abortion, gun control: Democratic state attorneys general are finding successes that eluded them for years.
washingtonpost.com/nation/2023/04/30/democrat-attorneys-general-abortion-guns/
Slog AM: Ferguson Exploring Run for Governor, Durkan's Whistleblower Settlement, Biden Agrees to Debt Ceiling Talks
thestranger.com/slog-am/2023/05/02/78973376/slog-am-ferguson-exploring-run-for-governor-durkans-whistleblower-settlement-biden-agrees-to-debt-ceiling-talks
Dueling court cases in Washington state and Texas could determine legality of abortion pill
cnbc.com/2023/03/29/abortion-pill-dueling-court-cases-could-determine-legality-of-mifepristone.html
Washington campaign surplus rule eyed: Washington’s campaign-finance watchdog is eyeing whether to close a loophole that could give Attorney General Bob Ferguson ...
columbian.com/news/2023/apr/30/washington-campaign-surplus-rule-eyed/
Washington state attorney general says FDA rules on abortion drug are unreasonable
npr.org/2023/02/25/1159565357/washington-state-attorney-general-says-fda-rules-on-abortion-drug-are-unreasonab
Seattle-area gun shop faces fine for selling high-capacity ammo magazines: SEATTLE — A judge has ruled against a suburban Seattle gun shop owner who sold ...
columbian.com/news/2023/apr/12/seattle-area-gun-shop-faces-fine-for-selling-high-capacity-ammo-magazines/
AG sues Puppyland over alleged false health guarantees, predatory loans: Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson has filed a lawsuit against Puppyland ...
columbian.com/news/2023/apr/12/ag-sues-puppyland-over-alleged-false-health-guarantees-predatory-loans/
Democratic state attorneys general sue Biden administration over abortion pill rules
npr.org/2023/02/24/1159375337/democratic-state-attorneys-general-sue-biden-administration-over-abortion-pill-r
It’s a waiting game for WA governor wannabes | Horsey cartoon: Chief among the governors-in-waiting is Attorney General Bob Ferguson – should Gov ...
seattletimes.com/opinion/its-a-waiting-game-for-wa-governor-wannabes/
2024 Washington governor’s race taking shape — if Jay Inslee doesn’t run again: SEATTLE — Gov. Jay Inslee isn’t yet saying whether he’ll seek a fourth term next ...
columbian.com/news/2023/mar/20/2024-washington-governors-race-taking-shape-if-jay-inslee-doesnt-run-again/
Slog AM: Amazon Faces Facial Recognition Suit, More Train Wrecks, Trump's Back on YouTube
thestranger.com/slog-am/2023/03/17/78906465/slog-am-amazon-faces-facial-recognition-suit-more-train-wrecks-trumps-back-on-youtube
How a Washington state plan to fight domestic extremism could be a model for the nation
pbs.org/newshour/show/how-a-washington-state-plan-to-fight-domestic-extremism-could-be-a-model-for-the-nation
Albertsons cleared to pay controversial dividend ahead of Kroger merger: The $4 billion pay from Albertsons to its shareholders ahead of a proposed merger with ...
oregonlive.com/business/2023/01/albertsons-can-pay-controversial-dividend-ahead-of-kroger-merger.html
Court rejects deception charges against Savers Value Village: SEATTLE (AP) — The Washington state Supreme Court handed the thrift store chain Savers Value ...
columbian.com/news/2023/feb/23/court-rejects-deception-charges-against-savers-value-village/
WA, other states sue FDA in push for better medication abortion access: Washington's attorney general has filed a lawsuit against the FDA, accusing it of ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/health/wa-ag-sues-fda-in-push-for-better-medication-abortion-access/
WA Supreme Court clears way for Albertsons’ $4 billion dividend: Washington's highest court swept aside a last legal obstacle to a $4 billion dividend by ...
seattletimes.com/business/wa-supreme-court-oks-albertsons-merger-4-billion-dividend/
WA AG sues Seattle-area plastic surgery provider, alleging fake reviews: The lawsuit alleges Allure Esthetic went to extreme measures, even suing anonymous ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/wa-ag-sues-seattle-area-plastic-surgery-provider-alleging-fake-reviews/
Judge orders Federal Way gun store to stop magazine sales: SEATTLE — A King County Superior Court judge has ordered a Federal Way gun shop to stop selling ...
columbian.com/news/2023/jan/07/judge-orders-federal-way-gun-store-to-stop-magazine-sales/
WA gun shop that defied new law must stop selling high-capacity magazines: A King County judge has ordered a Federal Way gun shop owner to stop unlawfully ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/law-justice/wa-gun-shop-that-defied-new-law-must-stop-selling-high-capacity-magazines/
Washington attorney general pushes to strengthen laws against robocalls: Bad news. Your car's extended warranty has expired. No, wait, your health insurance ...
columbian.com/news/2022/dec/30/washington-attorney-general-pushes-to-strengthen-laws-against-robocalls/
WA attorney general seeks $1.5M to combat organized retail crime: The annual funding will go toward hiring ten people to establish an organized retail crime unit ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/wa-attorney-general-seeks-1-5m-to-to-combat-organized-retail-crime/
Kroger-Albertsons merger spotlights a popular private equity tactic: Cerberus Capital Management has long attracted controversy. Now the firm is trying to pull ...
nytimes.com/2022/12/17/business/dealbook/kroger-albertsons-merger-private-equity-tactic.html
Washington attorney general sues Kroger, Albertsons, Rite Aid over opioid crisis: Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced Wednesday his office is ...
columbian.com/news/2022/dec/22/washington-attorney-general-sues-kroger-albertsons-rite-aid-over-opioid-crisis/
WA attorney general sues Kroger, Albertsons, Rite Aid over opioids: The lawsuit filed in King County Superior Court is a continuation of efforts to hold ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/wa-attorney-general-sues-kroger-albertsons-rite-aid-over-opioids/
Inslee, Ferguson propose assault weapon ban, gun purchase permit: TUKWILA — Washington Gov. Jay Inslee and Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced legislative ...
columbian.com/news/2022/dec/19/inslee-ferguson-propose-assault-weapon-ban-gun-purchase-permit/
Inslee, Ferguson join efforts to ban semiautomatic rifles in Washington: Washington Gov. Jay Inslee and Attorney General Bob Ferguson will request legislation ...
columbian.com/news/2022/dec/08/inslee-ferguson-join-efforts-to-ban-semiautomatic-rifles-in-washington/
Washington AG sues gun shop over high-capacity magazine sales: SEATTLE — Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson is suing a Federal Way gun shop ...
columbian.com/news/2022/dec/07/washington-ag-sues-gun-shop-over-high-capacity-magazine-sales/
AG: Washington data breaches are at a ‘record-breaking severity’: BELLINGHAM — Washington’s Attorney General Bob Ferguson said Tuesday that data breaches in ...
columbian.com/news/2022/dec/07/ag-washington-data-breaches-are-at-a-record-breaking-severity/
Bob Ferguson obituary: Crieff nightclub owner, community champion and founder of Christmas lights charity
thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/perth-kinross/3886462/bob-ferguson-crieff/
WA sues to block $4 billion Albertsons dividend ahead of Kroger merger: Washington has filed suit to stop a $4 billion investor dividend by Albertson as part of ...
seattletimes.com/business/wa-sues-to-block-4-billion-albertsons-dividend-ahead-of-kroger-merger/
Facebook parent company fined $25M for WA campaign finance violations: Attorney General Bob Ferguson had asked for the maximum possible fine after his office had ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/facebook-parent-company-fined-25m-for-wa-campaign-finance-violations/
Meta fined $24.7M for campaign finance disclosure violations: Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson argued that the maximum was appropriate ...
denver7.com/news/national/meta-fined-24-7m-for-campaign-finance-disclosure-violations
Slog AM: Cop Budget Talks Today, Meta Fined Millions, and Bob Ferguson Dunks on Homophobic College
thestranger.com/slog-am/2022/10/27/78665792/slog-am-cop-budget-talks-today-meta-fined-millions-and-bob-ferguson-dunks-on-homophobic-college
Millions in Washington state may have been deceived by subscription services, official says
thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/3684685-millions-in-washington-state-may-have-been-deceived-by-subscription-services-official-says/
Albertsons $4B payout to shareholders amid merger paused: SEATTLE — A judge in Washington state has temporarily blocked Albertsons from paying a $4 billion ...
columbian.com/news/2022/nov/03/albertsons-4b-payout-to-shareholders-amid-merger-paused/
Providence continues to face questions about hospital debt collection: U.S. Sen. Patty Murray this week sent a letter to Providence CEO demanding clarity around ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/health/providence-continues-to-face-questions-about-hospital-debt-collection/
Meta must pay $10.5M to cover WA legal fees in campaign violation case: Facebook parent's company, Meta, must pay Washington $10.5 million in legal fees ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/meta-must-pay-10-5m-to-cover-wa-legal-fees-in-campaign-violation-case/
Washington reaches $10M settlement with Tyson Foods in chicken price fixing: Tyson Foods, the nation’s largest chicken producer, will pay Washington $10 ...
columbian.com/news/2022/oct/25/washington-reaches-10m-settlement-with-tyson-foods-in-chicken-price-fixing/
Federal judge rules WA gold mine violated Clean Water Act more than 3,000 times: A federal judge ruled that operators of the Buckhorn Mountain gold mine in ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/environment/federal-judge-rules-wa-gold-mine-violated-clean-water-act-more-than-3000-times/
Millions in Wasington may have enrolled in a subscription service by accident: More than 3.5 million Washingtonians might have unintentionally enrolled in a ...
columbian.com/news/2022/oct/12/millions-in-wasington-may-have-enrolled-in-a-subscription-service-by-accident/
Providence Health faces Oregon consumer protection investigation: Oregon's investigation comes as Providence fights lawsuits from Washington's attorney ...
oregonlive.com/business/2022/10/providence-health-faces-oregon-consumer-protection-investigation.html
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$500M-plus from opioid deal starts heading to Washington: Attorney General Bob Ferguson says the first payments from a $518 million settlement will begin ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/500m-plus-from-opioid-deal-starts-heading-to-wa/
A new effort to help save local news, from WA AG Bob Ferguson: Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson is working with state legislators on an important ...
seattletimes.com/opinion/a-new-effort-to-help-save-local-news-from-wa-ag-bob-ferguson/
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