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Originally Published 2 days ago — by Washington State Standard
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson likely violated state ethics laws by allowing his former adviser, Mike Webb, to fly on a state plane for personal reasons, prompting an ethics investigation and potential hearings to determine if a violation occurred.
Originally Published 7 days ago — by The Spokesman-Review
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson supports exploring a new income tax, specifically a 9.9% tax on those earning over $1 million, aiming to overhaul the state's regressive tax system and fund public services, despite historical rejection and legal challenges.
Originally Published 19 days ago — by Office of Financial Management (.gov)
Governor Bob Ferguson's 2026-27 Supplemental Budget emphasizes funding for housing, transportation, and affordability, reflecting the state's focus on these key areas to meet community needs and support public services.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Maryland Matters
Governor Wes Moore is considering a mid-cycle redistricting of Maryland's eight congressional districts, despite opposition from Senate President Bill Ferguson who warns it is too risky and could undermine democracy. The move is part of a broader national context where states are redrawing districts to favor their political parties, with Maryland potentially responding to Republican-led efforts by considering its own redistricting to ensure fair and competitive districts. The decision faces legislative hurdles and political debate about fairness and the impact on democracy.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by CNN
Dorian Johnson, a friend of Michael Brown whose account helped inspire the 'hands up, don't shoot' protests, was shot and killed in Ferguson, Missouri, with police clarifying he was not shot by officers. The incident revives discussions on police violence and racial discrimination, ten years after Brown's death.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC News
A house fire in Ferguson, Missouri, that claimed the lives of a mother and her four children has been determined to be a murder-suicide, with the mother believed to have intentionally started the blaze. The woman, Bernadine Pruessner, left a note expressing her intentions before setting the fire. The family's attorney cited contentious custody and child support cases as sources of stress for the mother. The fathers of the children released a statement focusing on honoring their lives, and the community has rallied to provide support in the wake of the tragedy.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by St. Louis Post-Dispatch
St. Louis County police have ruled the fire that killed a woman and her four children in Ferguson as a murder-suicide, with the mother setting a mattress on fire before dying of smoke inhalation along with her children. The family points to contentious child custody battles with the two fathers of her kids as a contributing factor, with the latest court battle over her move to a new home still underway at the time of her death. The tragedy has sparked a statement from the family and the father of two of the children, emphasizing the impact of the loss and the legal battles leading up to it.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by St. Louis Post-Dispatch
The fire that killed a woman and her four children in Ferguson has been ruled a murder-suicide, with the mother setting a mattress on fire before leaving a note expressing her intent to take her own life and the lives of her children. The family points to contentious child custody battles with the two fathers of her kids as a contributing factor, with the latest court battle being over her move to a new home. The family's statement blames the fathers for pushing her towards "darkness," while the father of her two youngest children remembers them as "the greatest gift."
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ABC News
Police are investigating a suspicious house fire in Ferguson, Missouri, that killed a woman and four children. The cause of the fire is being looked into by St. Louis Regional Bomb and Arson detectives, and evidence found at the property has raised suspicions. The victims, including a woman and four children, have not been officially identified, but relatives and neighbors have shared details about them. The woman, Bernadine Pruessner, was an assistant professor and close to receiving her doctorate in early childhood education. Chickens and rabbits survived the fire, but three dogs perished.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by KTVI Fox 2 St. Louis
Several individuals broke into a home in Ferguson, Missouri, looking for money and dragged the victim onto their front lawn before shooting and killing them. The Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis has been assigned to the investigation, and anyone with information is urged to contact CrimeStoppers.