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AG Ferguson wins $35 million and counting for Washingtonians from co-conspirators in chicken price-fixing case

Ferguson has resolved cases with 14 of the 19 co-conspirators

SEATTLE — Today Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced the recovery of $35 million and counting as a result of his lawsuit over price-fixing on chicken products. Fourteen of the 19 chicken producers named in the lawsuit paid $35 million to resolve claims against them. Ferguson’s office is working on a plan to distribute recoveries from this lawsuit to assist impacted Washingtonians.

AG Ferguson joins US Department of Justice lawsuit asserting Google unlawfully monopolized online display advertising

Ferguson’s fourth consumer protection, antitrust lawsuit against Google in the last three years

OLYMPIA — Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced today he will partner with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and a bipartisan group of eight state attorneys general in an antitrust lawsuit aimed at breaking up Google’s monopolization of online display advertising.

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

OLYMPIA — In a historic vote today, the Washington House of Representatives passed a ban on the sale of assault weapons. The measure, requested by Attorney General Bob Ferguson and Gov. Jay Inslee and sponsored by Rep. Strom Peterson, D-Edmonds, passed by a 55-42 vote.

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

OLYMPIA — A bill to ensure that gun manufacturers and dealers — like other purveyors of dangerous goods — must take reasonable steps to prevent their products from getting into the hands of dangerous individuals passed the state Senate today by a 28-21 vote.

AG Ferguson, Rep. Mena bill protecting Washingtonians from utility shutoffs during extreme heat passes House

Legislation will ensure power, water will remain connected during National Weather Service heat warnings

OLYMPIA — With a bipartisan 64-31 vote, the state House passed a bill to ensure a utility operator cannot shut off Washingtonians’ power or water when the National Weather Service issues a heat-related warning or alert. The bill now heads to the Senate for consideration.

Electron Hydro dam owner pleads guilty to operating an unlawful hydraulic project

Electron Hydro and owner Thom Fischer face $1 million in fines, restitution; two years of probation

TACOMA — Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced today that Electron Hydro, LLC and its Chief Operating Officer Thom Fischer pleaded guilty to a gross misdemeanor violation of operating an unlawful hydraulic project. The plea avoids a trial for Fischer and his company.