#WADems

Be careful! Some blame #waleg for inaction on tax reform, but that downplays the WA governor’s real power over fiscal policy. Recent events show #wadems shifted course after Gov. Bob Ferguson’s remarks—his influence clearly shaped what did or didn’t get passed. #bobfergusonbetrayal

Second Story Time: I am at the dog park. I meet someone who used to work for @governorferguson.bsky.social in the AG's office, but recently retired. Retirement + the Trump Chaos led them to not know about Bob's betrayal. We NEED to keep talking. We cannot assume that other #wadems know.

Difference between agency ask and final budget for the WA State AG's office shows a negative difference of 61.5 jobs.

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Senate Conference (04/26/2025)
Agency Request (12/17/2024)
Dineronet
FTES
NGF-O
Total
Budgeted
FTES
NGF-O
Total
Budgeted
FTES
NGF-O
Budgeted
aLegisleave
923.7
297,933
326,315
895.7
283,281
309,492
28.0
14,652
16,823
燕wdicial
878.2
610,760
751,659
945.5
820,297
1,033,020
-67.3
-209,537
-281,361
acovernmental Overations.
9,067.8
2,082,913
8,611,337
9,685.9
2,515,319
10,118,899
-618.1
-432,406
-1,507,562
Office of the Governor
1o1.0
47,069
70,611
176.3
54,075
79,004
-15.3
-7,006
-8,393
Office of the Lieutenant Governor
8.9
2,772
2,867
8.9
2,670
2,765
0.0
102
102
Public Disclosure Commission
37.1
10,352
13,560
41.1
14,523
15,735
-4.0
-4,171
-2,175
Washington State Leadership Board
3.5

1,976
3.5

3,027
0.0

-1,051
Office of the Secretary of State
351.2
73,788
153,650
388.7
113,411
190,020
-37.5
-39,623
-36,370
Governor's Office of Indian Affairs
7.0
1,685
2,191
8.5
5,633
6,133
-1.5
-3,948
-3,942
Asian-Pacific-American Affrs
3.0
1,247
1,247
5.0
1,949
1,949
-2.0
-702
-702
Office of the State Treasurer
69.5

24,224
74.3

26,305
-4.9

-2,081|
Office of the State Auditor
373.8

127,160
381.4
6,214
132,345
-7.6
-4,754
-5,185
Comm Salaries for Elected Officials
1.6
596
596
1.6
636
636
0.0
-40
-40
Office of the Attorney General
1,531.3
74,902
579,584
1,592.8
81,664
578,689
-61.5
-6,762|
895
Caseload Forecast Council
16.2
5,131
5,131
16.2
5,297
5,297
0.0
-166
-1

Direct link to DHM Research survey where I got the screenshot for this thread. Worth a read! #waleg #wadems #bobfergusonbetrayal #taxtherich #taxthemoney #balanceourtaxcode www.dhmresearch.com/wp-content/u...

dhmresearch.com/wp-content/upl...

Article discussing Bob's approval shifting from #wadems to republicans. (Gee, I wonder why.) #taxtherich #taxthemoney #balanceourtaxcode #wadems #waleg mynorthwest.com/mynorthwest-...

Poll: Bob Ferguson's appeal sh...

#wadems We NEED to EDUCATE ppl about @governorferguson.bsky.social I have been doing it bit-by-bit at campgrounds & dog parks. I am SHOCKED to see how little folks know about his betrayal of #progressive values. This poll by shows it. 29% "don't know" We would rather shrug than confront. 🧵

Table showing poll numbers from DHM Research

Bob Ferguson's net positive dropped the same number of percentage points as Trump from Jan to April

However, a large percentage still list Don't Know - 29% in April

Raw numbers 
IMPRESSIONS
Indicate if you have a positive or negative impression of the following people. [Randomize Q20-Q23]
Response category
NET
Positive
Very positive
Somewhat positive
NET
Negative
Somewhat negative
Very negative
Don't know
20. Donald Trump
Apr. 2025, n=500
37%
19%
18%

9%
51%
2%
Jan. 2025, n=500|
41%
23%
19%
56%
7%
49%
2%
Nov. 2024 n=504
36%
20%
16%
63%
8%
55%
1%
July 2024, n=500
42%
24%
18%
57%
8%
49%
2%
Mar. 2024, n=500|
36%
16%
19%
60%
13%
47%
5%
Dec. 2023, n=500|
34%
15%
19%
64%
11%
53%
1%
Aug. 2023, n=500
29%
12%
17%
67%
14%
53%
4%
Apr. 2023, n=500
33%
14%
20%
65%
11%
54%
2%
Nov. 2022, n=500
31%
13%
19%
67%
14%
54%
1%
21. JD Vance
Apr. 2025, n=500
30%
12%
18%
57%
13%
44%
14%
22. Bob Ferguson
Apr. 2025, n=500
38%
10%
28%
33%
18%
15%
29%
Jan. 2025, n=500|
42%
16%
26%
32%
15%
16%
26%
Nov. 2024 n=504
56%
27%
29%
36%
14%
21%
8%
July 2024, n=500
39%
15%
24%
25%
11%
14%
36%
Mar. 2024, n=500
30%
12%
18%
25%
13%
12%
45%
23. Elon Musk
Apr. 2025, n=500
36%
19%
18%
59%
10%
50%
4%
Jan. 2025, n=500
38%
15%
24%
56%
13%
44%
5%
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2024-10-23

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@KamalaHarrisWin


2024-05-30

Washington state Democratic party chair is on the ball with today’s news with a text message to solicit $34 donations to fund efforts to defeat right wing candidates down ballot in Washington! Yes it’s a little silly but for the folks who constantly worry about national politics and ignore more local races, that seems a good message!

wadem.us/conviction?t=AnnVyV #WADems #WashingtonState

cmonster has moved.cmonster@universeodon.com
2024-01-21

#TIL that two states (ME, VT) and Washington DC allow voting by people who are currently incarcerated. And that my state, #washington , is debating a bill to allow it too. I say yes. If we're going to imprison people under the guise of "rehabilitation," then we should actually do things that try to rehabilitate.

#Voting
#VoteBlue
#WADems #WaLeg

2023-03-09

Ugh. Why are #WADems choosing to govern like this? Don't we believe that effective government can help solve some of our collective problems, and build a more just, safe, prosperous, sustainable, and equitable society? If so, why try to cram all the governing into a short window?
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RT @typewriteralley
The Washington Senate is adjourned at cutoff. The .05 bill was the next bill they were set to consider if they had more time. http…
twitter.com/typewriteralley/st

2023-01-14

I just unsubscribed from the #WaDems mailing list because I’ve gotten two “emergency” emails in two days about a possible republican challenger for an election nearly 2 years from now. Sure seems like other things would be more important to drag my attention to.

cmonster has moved.cmonster@universeodon.com
2022-12-18

@shewmake I'm really glad you're here. I hope you can bring some other #WADems with ya... #Whatcom can represent on Mastodon.
(and I'm *really* glad you're the state sen now! :)

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