Ferguson promised to go through the budget line by line before signing The budget includes $8.7 billion in new taxes to close a $16 billion budget shortfall It also includes a $7.5 billion capital improvement plan funding construction and infrastructure projects across the state The plan marks an investment in affordable housing It also scraps a proposal to furlough state employees one day a month The new taxes hit businesses in particular including raising two business and occupation tax rates on banks Another applies retail sales tax to services the state hadn't targeted before it could trigger a special legislative session It’s not to say the Rams would’ve taken Ferguson at No but Sean McVay explicitly said they would’ve “felt good” about selecting him that early With all the excitement about Los Angeles’ top rookie, McVay told Adam Schein of SiriusXM that the Rams have “big plans” for Ferguson still get a player that we would’ve felt good with earlier in terms of where we would’ve drafted him but it worked out really well and we were super excited about being able to come away with Terrance Ferguson Les Snead already talked about what the addition of Ferguson allows the Rams to do offensively hinting at an expansion of 12 personnel – something that was a staple of McVay’s offense in Washington before he was hired by the Rams With Tyler Higbee and Ferguson potentially atop the depth chart the Rams have two capable tight ends on the roster who can block and catch passes down the field It enables us to be a little bit more multiple in some of the personnel we can present to defenses,” McVay added Playing tight end comes with a sharp learning curve from college to the NFL but the Rams sound confident Ferguson can navigate it well and have an early impact surrounded by his beloved wife and children after stubbornly meeting brain cancer head-on with strength and unshakable spirit — fighting with power and resolve until the very end As a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Gary was the eldest child of Glen Smith Ferguson and Janet Wheeler Ferguson he paved the way for his five younger siblings: Larry Ferguson Gary was full of life and energy — always the first one out the door to play with neighborhood friends He loved baseball and softball as a kid and went on to wrestle and play football in high school He had a beloved black Ford muscle car he loved to hot rod all over town His little sisters especially looked forward to getting picked up from school with the engine rumbling and the windows down A formative experience came early in life when his Uncle Glen took him horseback riding — sparking a lifelong love of horses that would become central to his identity Gary served faithfully in the Texas North Mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Lorneta Hall in the Salt Lake City Temple where they were sealed for Time and Eternity and adventure celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary shortly before his passing — a testament to their enduring bond Gary and Lorneta were blessed with five children: Malesha Ferguson He was a proud grandfather to nine grandchildren: Jakob Brady (Cecelia Lynne) Ferguson His legacy extends to the next generation through his great-granddaughter Gary’s work ethic and curiosity took him through many meaningful chapters in his career earning his certification from Utah Technical College he worked as a ranch hand — including an internship at a private ranch and hands-on roles at two LDS Church ranches He also served as a vocational teacher for at-risk teens he found his truest calling as a Substance Use Disorder Counselor where he helped others find healing and strength His credentials included associate degrees in Beef Production and Business Management from Rick’s College bachelor’s degrees in AgriBusiness and General Business from Utah State University and a counselor certification from the University of Utah He and Lorneta were certified in Equine Assisted Psychotherapy and worked together with patients — blending his passion for horses with his deep compassion for others Known for his willingness to help and teach anyone in need and a steady presence to those navigating life’s challenges particularly through his work in addiction recovery where he often shared the Serenity Prayer as a grounding tool: grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change Gary found joy and peace on horseback — whether in a dusty corral or high in the mountains He especially loved taking his kids and grandkids on rides sharing the rhythm of the trail and his passion for horses with each new generation all night movie nights and front room camping became treasured memories for the whole family Gary was also proud of his many chess sets and loved organizing family chess tournaments where strategy and playful competition brought everyone together and sharing a good dad joke or groan-worthy pun if you’re not square.” When answering the phone: “Ferg’s Morg — you stab ’em the kind that said everything without words Gary will be remembered for his warm heart The funeral service will follow Friday’s viewing located at: 1835 South Washington Fields Road Washington He will be laid to rest in the Washington City Cemetery following the funeral service donations can be made at McMillan Mortuary in St George The family would like to extend heartfelt thanks: “Our eternal gratitude to all the Doctors and caregivers in Salt Lake City and St And to the friends and family who provided us with meats The outpouring of love we’ve received is a true testament to the life of caring and compassion Gary lived.” Livestream of the funeral services may be accessed by going to the obituary at McMillan Mortuary and clicking the livestream link at the time of service Obituaries may be sent to obits@stgnews.com Email notifications are only sent once a day summary of the weather details and news of any severe weather We'll send breaking news and news alerts to 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ex-girlfriend Cressida Bonas and Isabella Branson Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie gushed over their mom “She's so spontaneous and full of joy bubbles She taught us how to be Table Manners A and Table Manners Z - so we’d go between the two and we’d know what the boundaries were,” stated Eugenie and then we would go to Table Manners A [and she would say] Eug and I love each other so much but mum really instilled in us this sense that we always had each other especially as sisters - she's very close with her sister who actually lives in Australia Chief Football WriterPublished: Invalid Date BARRY FERGUSON has urged the Rangers takeover consortium to appoint a new manager NOW Fergie is desperate to get the job and still believes he’s in the running Sean Dyche, Marco Rose and ex-gaffer Steven Gerrard are other contenders with sporting director Kevin Thelwell set to pinpoint his No1 target But after the 1-1 draw with Celtic, Ferguson insists the US money men have no time to waste He said: "The changes are starting to happen and that's a real positive in my eyes "Kevin has come in as sporting director MEGA OFFERS Rangers & Celtic: Best free bets, bonuses and sign-up offers"I think he starts in the middle of June or the start of July "But we need to get started because it's a couple of weeks before the end of the season "Before you know it, you're in the qualification games for the Champions League and then the season is upon you.  "There's a lot of work to be done.  Ferguson has already met with Thelwell but has NOT been given a chance yet to made a formal pitch for the job Asked if he still felt he was in the running "But that's up to people above to decide "But that does not scare me one single bit "I've been through the doors now I know what's needed in terms of change it has to be a decision made quickly now because we're coming to the end of the season "You need to obviously start deciding what way you want to go heading into next season because this season has been dry in terms of trophies "This club needs to get back to challenging and winning trophies again "I keep repeating myself as I've told everybody "Everybody's got an opinion but I don't care about people's opinions "I know I can do the job and I know I've got a real good staff behind me "I've been asked this question two or three weeks in a row "I know there's a hell of a lot of work to be done and that's a challenge that I would meet head on "You would probably have to start the last week of June and then you've got the qualification games for the Champions League "So there needs to be a lot more work to be done in terms of the changes that are going to be made because people are running out of contracts so there's a lot of work to be done but that's been needed "It has to obviously be this way going forward." 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For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click here making arguably the most significant offseason splash by signing wide receiver Davante Adams They then traded out of the first round of the NFL Draft to gain another first-round pick in next year's NFL Draft With their first pick in this year's draft the Rams selected tight end Terrance Ferguson to add to a versatile offense with plenty of weapons Los Angeles is especially dangerous with quarterback Matthew Stafford still under center Sterling Xie of the Pro Football Network thinks the Rams drafting Ferguson could make veteran tight end Tyler Higbee expendable in the long run Considering his connection with Rams head coach Sean McVay it would be interesting to see if this happened "With Colby Parkinson and Davis Allen serving as solid depth tight ends Ferguson could make Higbee extraneous on a team that has a lot of depth and will be facing some tough roster cutdown choices Higbee ended 2024 well with three touchdowns and 178 yards in five games (including the playoffs) showing he still has some juice left after a torn ACL from 2023 limited him to three regular-season games That should aid his trade value if the Rams decide they want to load up with another pick for 2026." Los Angeles undoubtedly has one of the best rosters in the league and could make any one of various roster moves leading up to the season McVay noted earlier this offseason that he wanted a more explosive offense having Ferguson and him on the same offense would help give McVay what he was looking for Please let us know your thoughts on this content when you go out and find our Facebook page WHEN YOU CLICK RIGHT HERE Go on and also make sure you follow along on X (Twitter) @RamsInsideronSI right now and you will find all of our stories like this one EZEKIEL TREZEVANT The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Sports Illustrated or its affiliates All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit If you or someone you know has a gambling problem crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER Bob Ferguson signaled he’d bring a more hawkish budget approach to Olympia saying he was “not here to defend government” but to “reform it.” Jay Inslee and tangling with fellow Democrats on taxes and spending Ferguson publicly ruled out an Inslee-endorsed wealth tax aimed at the state’s richest few thousand residents and urged lawmakers to trim their overall spending plans as they wrestled with a four-year budget shortfall estimated at $16 billion Such demands clearly put Ferguson’s stamp on the final budget package that majority Democrats sent to his desk Instead of as much as $21 billion in new taxes the final four-year tax package landed at around $9 billion the new governor remains somewhat of a cipher as he weighs whether to sign the budget and tax bills in the coming weeks lobbyists and other capitol watchers have been left puzzled and guessing where he’ll land “My assumption was there was going to be more partnership and information back and forth And there was just a lot of holding cards very close to the vest,” said state Sen who led Senate Democrats on tax-policy issues saying they’d held frequent and productive talks the lack of clarity from the governor himself Ferguson’s office faced internal turmoil early in his term as his longtime political adviser and top aide resigned last month.  Webb’s departure followed the earlier resignation of Joyce Bruce who quit amid concerns about a toxic work environment allegedly fostered by Webb the head of the Washington Federation of State Employees said Ferguson’s “lack of clear communication” was the “biggest weakness” in his inaugural session “It wasn’t just us… No one knew where his head was at,” Yestramski said Yestramski hotly criticized Ferguson for pushing for state workers to take unpaid furlough days to help balance the state budget and for refusing to discuss the proposal face-to-face The final budget plan adopted by the Legislature did not include the furloughs Ferguson has added to the fog surrounding his intentions by frequently avoiding questions In a marked departure for Washington governors he has held comparatively few news conferences He even declined to host the traditional post-session briefing on Sunday even though the session had adjourned relatively early in the day Ferguson sent out a written statement thanking lawmakers for their work and saying he’ll review the budget bills they passed “line by line” in the next few weeks Ferguson emphasized the budget passed by the Legislature followed some guidelines he’d insisted on including protecting the state’s Rainy Day budget reserve fund and boosting the state’s spending on K-12 schools He also praised lawmakers for agreeing to a $100 million grant program to boost police hiring throughout the state, which he’d pledged to pursue during last year’s campaign while the governor’s demands shrank the budget from where legislative Democrats had started the operating budget sent to his desk still raises state spending in the 2025-27 biennium to nearly $78 billion about $6 billion higher than the current two-year budget He can also use his line-item veto authority to cut specific spending or policy items The deadline for him to make a decision is May 20 said in an email Wednesday the governor is planning a public event “when he signs the budget.” Ferguson’s more frugal approach has drawn praise from some centrist Democrats who say the state needs a dose of fiscal restraint after years of unrealistic spending and flawed revenue assumptions that led to the projected shortfall Ferguson taking a more moderate approach than I think many in my caucus thought he would take a year ago or four months ago,” said Rep one of a dozen Democrats who split with the majority and voted against bills imposing billions of dollars in higher taxes on businesses Democrats from more liberal districts said they were frustrated with Ferguson’s pivot from his image as a progressive darling during his three terms as attorney general he built a reputation as a crusader against corporate wrongdoing and filed nearly a hundred lawsuits against the first Trump administration said there was a “political disconnect” between Ferguson’s approach and the agenda of many House Democrats and that the governor’s tax comments had a “chilling effect” on efforts to impose taxes on the wealthiest people and corporations He likened Ferguson’s demands for cuts in spending to “the austerity measures coming from Washington D.C.” Democratic legislative leaders downplayed any suggestion of tensions with the governor “Our conversations have been very positive in the last week,” said Senate Majority Leader Jamie Pedersen “I think you can see he had a significant influence over the budget as it ultimately passed.” top Democrats were not glowingly positive about Ferguson’s first session Asked about the new governor’s leadership in an interview last week “Oh…I think we’re all just still learning each other’s styles,” he said adding Ferguson’s role had been “in some ways helpful” and “in some ways unhelpful.” The opinions expressed in reader comments are those of the author only and do not reflect the opinions of The Seattle Times Stay secure and make sure you have the best reading experience possible by upgrading your browser An official website of the Washington state government Governor Bob Ferguson signed into law a bill that restricts out-of-state military forces from entering Washington House Bill 1321, sponsored by Rep. Sharlett Mena (D-Tacoma), requires the Governor’s permission for National Guard troops from other states, territories or districts to enter Washington, unless they are mobilized by the president. Governor Ferguson mentioned the proposal in his inaugural address HB 1321 was modeled after a similar law in Idaho The new Washington law contains an emergency clause and takes effect immediately “We welcome collaboration with National Guard forces when warranted but only with our permission,” Governor Ferguson said “We cannot have armed forces come into our state to enforce policies that are against our core values Mena’s leadership in bringing this important legislation to my desk.” “This law ensures that Washington — not other states — decides what happens in our communities,” said Rep “It protects us from unauthorized and unaccountable military actions.” National Guard military forces serve each state as well as the District of Columbia and the U.S The National Guard is under command of each state or territory’s governor Governors can deploy the National Guard for domestic emergencies in their state Forces may also be deployed by the president for federal missions The new law does not restrict the National Guard from supporting disaster response and recovery efforts through mutual-aid agreements Washington’s National Guard can continue to train with units from other states and deploy domestically or internationally when units from across the nation are called upon Washington can also continue to share resources for training education and professional development of National Guard members with other states Watch Governor Ferguson’s remarks and bill signing here A Walk in the Park is an ongoing series from State Journal photographer Nick King who intends to explore Lansing area parks one hour at a time If you have a suggestion of a park he should visit Ferguson Park features diverse terrain situated on the banks of the Red Cedar River and next to the Sumbal Preserve natural area in Okemos Located at 4540 Okemos Road just east of the Okemos Road bridge the park is an excellent spot for nature walks or even launching a kayak for fun on the water Wildlife is abundant and park-goers will commonly spot geese For those looking for a more challenging experience rugged trail through the Sumbal Preserve's thick forests and wetlands The 20 acre preserve is on the natural flood plain for the Red Cedar River and is home to rare and threatened species The park is named after former township supervisor and real estate businessman John R Ingham County donated the park to Meridian Township Okemos' Ghulam and Sufia Sumbal donated 1.7 acres of land at the site bringing the total size of the park to 6 acres 20 acres adjacent to the park was added as the Sumbal Preserve The park has a nice-sized parking lot, seasonal bathrooms and is across Okemos Road from Wonch Park to the west Dear Reader,Unfortunately our comment platform isn\'t available at the moment due to issues with our paywall and authentication vendor Rookie Nick Kurtz tripled with one out in the ninth inning and scored on a pinch hit by Tyler Soderstrom to lift the Athletics to a 3-2 victory over the Miami Marlins MIAMI (AP) — Rookie Nick Kurtz tripled with one out in the ninth inning and scored on a pinch hit by Tyler Soderstrom to lift the Athletics to a 3-2 victory over the Miami Marlins on Sunday Kurtz sent an 0-1 pitch from Anthony Bender (1-1) down the left-field line and Soderstrom singled up the middle two pitches later to give the Athletics the three-game series and improve to an AL-best 13-7 on the road The Athletics (19-16) grabbed the lead in the second when Miguel Andujar and Jacob Wilson led off with singles against Marlins starter Edward Cabrera Both scored on a two-out double by Gio Urshela Dane Myers threw Urshela out at home on a single by Jhonny Pereda to end the inning Miami tied it in the fourth with a two-out bases-empty rally off Athletics starter JP Sears Connor Norby and Kyle Stowers had base hits and Myers drove in both with a double Sears allowed two runs on four hits in 6 1/3 innings Mitch Spence (1-0) got five outs for the win and Tyler Ferguson retired three straight for his first save Cabrera gave up two runs on seven hits in 5 2/3 innings Kurtz notched his first extra-base hit in his 11th game since being called up from Triple-A Las Vegas Soderstrom moved from first base to the outfield to get the 6-foot-5 Kurtz in the lineup Athletics closer Mason Miller was unavailable after throwing 28 pitches Saturday and blowing the save on a walk-off grand slam by Stowers 3.30) starts Monday in the first of three against Seattle to begin a six-game homestand The Mariners will start RHP Bryce Miller (2-3 8.31) starts Monday's opener of a three-game series against the Dodgers AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlb The Washington State Capitol complex in Olympia on January 9 Washington state lawmakers on Sunday approved a $77.8 billion two-year budget to fund schools spending cuts and funding for new programs It passed the House of Representatives 52-45 and the Senate 28-19 This year’s budget writers had a complicated equation on their hands due to an anticipated $15 billion shortfall over the next four years caused by costly new programs Filling that gap was a source of contention: Progressive Democrats wanted to address it by implementing a wealth tax but Republicans – and Ferguson – argued for an approach that started by trimming spending After the budget was released Saturday, Ferguson said he was pleased that it maintained the state’s savings and made increased investments in K-12 education. He did not comment on the new taxes. He had previously rejected other tax packages He has until May 17 to sign or veto the budget “I appreciate that the Legislature heard my concerns and dramatically reduced the revenue assumed in the final budget,” Ferguson said I intend to carefully review all revenue increases.” The final deal includes $4.3 billion in new taxes on businesses financial assets and technology services and $2.7 billion in cuts to services It also includes billions in spending on new programs and services “It’s probably not the budget that we thought we were going to be writing a year ago,” said Senate Ways and Means Committee chair June Robinson “But as we’ve grappled with the reality of the state’s fiscal situation I believe we worked diligently to write a budget that addresses the challenges we have and continues to fund the core services that the people of Washington expect us to fund.” Republicans have staunchly opposed new taxes saying the budget could be balanced on cuts alone Republican budget writers also argue that the taxes included in the plan will hurt everyday Washingtonians the most “I’m deeply concerned about the budget they came up with,” said Senate Minority Leader John Braun “They just took advantage of the situation to run taxes.” Here’s what else to know about the final deal: includes $4.3 billion in new taxes over the next two years Most of that – about $2 billion – comes from increasing the business and occupation tax which all businesses must pay based on the value of their products The changes to the tax include raising the base rate for wholesaling and manufacturing companies and imposing surcharges on big banks And all businesses earning more than $250 million annually will face an additional temporary 0.5% surcharge The other major increase comes from updates to the state’s sales tax that would add retail taxes to software development, web design and IT training. It also would repeal an exemption for some digital services like advertising and impose a new tax on cigarettes and nicotine products. These would bring in about $1.1 billion for the state The budget deal also adds to the capital gains tax bonds and other assets; and to the estate tax imposed on the transfer of an estate after someone dies The final budget also includes new revenue generated from increased fees for state park passes and hunting and fishing licenses the cost of a Discover Pass will go up from $30 to $45 Hunting and fishing licenses will go up 38% overall Despite earlier discussion of cutting state employees’ pay and benefits and requiring furloughs the final budget honors previous agreements between state workers and the government The budget does not include any furlough days or cuts to pay and benefits it allocates $1 billion to pay for employee raises over the next two years Lawmakers chose not to drain the rainy-day fund Some Democrats had discussed using the account to backfill the budget shortfall but this idea received pushback from Ferguson and State Treasurer Mike Pellicciotti By July 2027 the fund will have amassed $2.1 billion Budget areas hit hardest by cuts include behavioral health; the Department of Children Youth and Families; higher education and health care Some of the biggest savings come from facility closures and delays in program expansions Starting this year, more families were supposed to receive access to state subsidies for child care or free early-learning programs in the coming years. Eligibility for subsidies was set to expand to include families with household incomes reaching 75% of the state median income, or about $8,190 a month for a family of four. The state’s early-learning program was going to become an entitlement in 2026 But those expansions are now delayed until after 2029 Their deferral will save the state more than $1 billion Washington’s free early-learning program for children from birth to age 3 is not funded at all in the final budget but Robinson said it could reopen in future years if the Legislature chooses to fund it That program serves around 200 children from low-income families who receive care as well as health and support services Legislators’ original budget proposals included the closure of Rainier School, a state-funded habilitation center for people with disabilities the center will end new long-term admissions immediately Those currently living there can remain until their death and former long-term residents can return to Rainier within one year after transitioning to the community The policy is a compromise that puts the state on the road toward completely closing the school Other significant cuts impact foundational public health services behavioral health facilities and higher-education grants for low-income students There are also cuts to abortion access funding aimed at helping health centers maintain staffing and services during an influx of out-of-state patients after the Dobbs decision The final budget also includes significant new spending K-12 education is among the areas seeing the biggest increase The biggest-ticket item is additional funding for special education which will receive $775 million through June 2027 The budget also includes funding to assist local governments as they backfill an expected loss of funding caused by the state and local document recording fee That fee is charged when someone files a document with the county auditor and the revenue goes toward homelessness services in part because of declining real estate transactions The budget would also provide funding for a new juvenile rehabilitation center at Stafford Creek Corrections Center Jay Inslee had proposed opening a new facility to house young men who choose to move out of Green Hill School a juvenile center that has faced severe overcrowding in recent years An additional $100 million in grants will fund hiring for local law enforcement In the weeks leading up to each election (and occasionally during the legislative session) Cascade PBS's Election newsletter will provide you with everything you need to know about races Lawmakers in Olympia finalized a spending plan with new taxes and fees and passed contentious policies like rent caps and new gun laws a bill limiting increases at 7% plus inflation – not to exceed 10% – for most tenants is headed to the governor’s desk tweak the state’s cap-and-invest program and allow fusion energy development all made it through this session We rely on donations from readers like you to sustain Cascade PBS's in-depth reporting on issues crticial to the PNW only 9% of respondents said they’d recently discussed state-level policy The Cascade PBS Politics newsletter wants to change that Ferguson said he would veto a “wealth tax,” Democratic legislators proposed expanding capital gains HB 1472 has sparked debate between those who support a community-based model and those who say closures will hurt current residents and state employees Laurel Demkovich is the state politics reporter for Cascade PBS. Previously, she covered state government in Olympia for the Washington State Standard and the Spokesman-Review. Get in touch with her on X at @LaurelDemkovich or at laurel.demkovich@cascadepbs.org As Republican legislators opt for ballot harvesting Democrats lean into town halls in predominantly red districts to engage new or reluctant voters FRISCO, Texas — Jake Ferguson is a happy man going into this year's offseason program, for a couple of reasons. The first is the fact tight ends coach Lunda Wells opted to re-sign with the Dallas Cowboys on a multi-year deal he and Ferguson remaining united as they try to help the offense set the right tone in Year 1 of the Brian Schottenheimer era That other reason is a much simpler one: Ferguson is fully healthy The Pro Bowl tight end followed up his award-winning season in 2023 with what was unfortunately one filled with more valleys than peaks Ferguson not only combatted injury on more than one occasion — i.e. but he was also unable to find a consistent chemistry with backup quarterback Cooper Rush who had one of his worst seasons as a Cowboys' quarterback I gotta be producing and playing my best ball It's a year of promise and positive change for the 26-year-old former fourth-round pick Ferguson became engaged this offseason and he's walking into an offense now led by Brian Schottenheimer along with Klayton Adams joining the Cowboys as the team's offensive coordinator And Ferguson's plan going into what will be the most pivotal year of his young NFL career going back and reassessing myself after this season I'm cutting out some of the bad things in my life —whether it be food whatever it may be — and I am really locking in with Dak and making sure I'm keying on all the offensive keys with the new coaching staff "I'm just making sure that turnover is seamless." and the buy-in has been immediate from the entirety of the locker room to this point Despite the sweeping changes within the coaching staff and the fact it is Schottenheimer's first year as a head coach there's an air about him that permeates your defenses and incessantly reminds you that he is not only a bright football mind bred under the tutelage of the legendary Marty Schottenheimer an adorer of the game and a coach who relates to his players in a way not many coaches can tout I don't think I've ever had a head coach come down and every single time I'm in the cold tub he'll be talking to me," Ferguson said of his early impressions of Schottenheimer the head coach just the first couple days of him being named You can tell he loves the game of football and he loves the guys he coaches I'm just really excited and I'm happy as h-e-double hockey sticks to go in there every single day." All will be revealed in the near future regarding the ripple effects of Schottenheimer's approach tweaks to his offseason training regimen with the goal of returning to Pro Bowl prominence the train is heading in the right direction The former Bruin showed what he could do at UCLA and he explained what NFL gamewreckers he's been studying to bring that same violence for the Cowboys the Cowboys have added 30 new players to the roster creating plenty of changes at each position Former NFL head coach and current Boston College head coach Bill O'Brien has a unique perspective on the Cowboys' first two 2025 NFL Draft picks He offered his perspective on the two and what they bring to Dallas When Brian Schottenheimer became Cowboys' head coach and that includes some that required looking in the mirror It's been a long journey to the NFL for new Cowboys cornerback Shavon Revel Jr. but he's finally gotten to where he's wanted to be his entire life and now is looking to prove to everyone why he belongs When Shemar James got the call from the Cowboys during the 2025 NFL Draft the moment was as manifestation of everything he dreamt about his entire life former Oregon wide receiver Traeshon Holden got his opportunity in the NFL when the Cowboys signed him While all eyes might be on the first-round pick named Tyler there's another player – Tyler Neville – whose journey to get here is why he calls himself "the luckiest guy on the planet." New Cowboys defensive end Donovan Ezeiruaku is ready to get to work in his new home and prides himself on being a versatile "dawg" that can cause havoc in the backfield The Cowboys hosted all 18 of their rookies at the Star in Frisco on Thursday to start the preparations for the team's rookie minicamp Not content to use only one 2025 NFL Draft pick on a running back the Cowboys launched one at Jaydon Blue and the other at Phil Mafah; and both appear ready for impact the Cowboys had a successful result but there are still lingering questions — A bill increasing fines for littering in Washington is awaiting Gov HB 1293 raises the penalty for littering from a class 3 civil infraction to a class 2 civil infraction and increases the fine from $50 to $125 The fine is for volumes up to one cubic foot the bill delays an increase in the minimum thickness of reusable plastic carryout bags from January 1 If grocery stores want to use the thicker bags sooner the bag tax will go up from 8 cents to 12 cents Sign up now for NowHab's weekday newsletter Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" graduated into the Kingdom of Heaven on Wednesday Long before becoming the patriarch of an extensive and loving family Judge Ferguson grew up in the oil fields of Burkburnett he worked as the janitor for a local Baptist church that provided clothes and shoes for him and his brother to wear He earned a Bachelor of Arts as a basketball player for Howard Payne University in 1954 Judge Ferguson fought in the Korean War and received an honorable discharge from his military service as a commissioned Naval Officer He thrived as an intelligence analyst and ultimately a section chief at the National Security Agency where he was awarded a medal for his management of classified cryptanalysis projects He carried President Eisenhower’s briefcase and advocated for legislation to protect American interests He went to American University Law School at night Judge Ferguson met a fellow intelligence analyst named Mary “Tince” Wilson from Rutherfordton He was best known for presiding over civil and criminal trials as a District Judge With his first appointment by the governor he became the youngest District Judge in Texas history including the first case in Texas to recognize the “crashworthiness” doctrine that forced automobile manufacturers to prioritize the safety of their customers during their design process He served on the Board and the Ethics Committee of the Texas State Bar’s Judicial Section as well as the Board of Visitors at Pepperdine Law School in Malibu He founded and organized the Texas Association for Court Administration to promote respect for court staff He acted as the chairman of Judicial Dispute Resolution Corporation where he mediated hundreds of major civil lawsuits to settlement and garnered a reputation as the most successful mediator in Texas Judge Ferguson was also a legend outside the legal world He was elected as chairman of the deacons of First Baptist Church of Alvin voted as little league commissioner in Alvin and appointed as chief of staff at Second Baptist Church in Houston He taught Sunday School lessons from every book of the Bible founded the Cornerstone Commission that established 5,000 churches in Mexico and – ever a Southern Baptist – owned a winery in North Carolina and a mentor in law offices across southeast Texas He dedicated his life to government service so he could help people in need He advocated for the rights of everyday Texans in law practice the City of Burkburnett honored the boy from the oil fields with an induction into the BISD Hall of Fame as a Burkburnett Legend Judge Ferguson’s greatest accomplishment was his abiding faith in Jesus Christ He practiced the Great Commission and was known to resolve legal disputes with the directive of Ephesians 4:32 “Be ye kind.” He set a Christian example for his family and loved to watch his grandchildren read Luke’s Christmas story from the family Bible Rob; Paul Franklin “Trey” Ferguson III; Mary Catherine Schweer and husband Case; John Russell Devillier; and Mary Antonina Ferguson; great-grandchildren and Beck Dishon; Luca and Case Robinson II; Jay Paul and Amelia Adams; Reagan Franklin Stokes and Kate Clark; and Timmy and Herron Ferguson; and many nieces memorial contributions may be sent to Second Baptist Church A celebration of his life will be led by Dr at the Hankamer Chapel of Second Baptist Church A private graveside service for the family will follow at Magnolia Cemetery Please keep the family in your prayers and be ye kind one to another To Chip and the rest of the Ferguson family Judge Ferguson was a pillar in the legal community and a great mentor to so many and website in this browser for the next time I comment Beaumont - McFaddin Ave. Beaumont - Major Dr. Nederland ©Broussard's Mortuary 2017-2025 Built By Americom Marketing MYNORTHWEST POLITICS 8:13 AM | Updated: 8:16 am Bob Ferguson speaks at a press conference outside the Washington Capitol BY FRANK SUMRALL After months of late-night debates and political tug-of-war Washington lawmakers have finally agreed on a massive $77.9 billion operating budget for the next two years the spotlight swings to Governor Bob Ferguson who’s got 20 days to decide whether this budget—or parts of it—lives or dies In a statement dropped right after the session closed Ferguson made it clear he’s not rushing into anything “I look forward to carefully reviewing the budgets line by line,” he said promising a full public breakdown once he’s finished combing through it meaning he can slice and dice the budget if he wants It features roughly $7 million in cuts and $9 million in new taxes Ferguson said he was “optimistic” about avoiding a special session the governor and his Office of Financial Management have a lot of homework to get through Ferguson hammered home some pretty specific demands: Save billions stick to real revenue numbers (not the typical automatic 4.5% tax revenue increase every year) and throw millions of dollars to cities and counties for local law enforcement “The budgets adopted by the legislature accomplish those goals,” Ferguson said He’s especially eyeballing any new revenue schemes tucked into the budget “I intend to carefully review all revenue increases.” the operating budget came down to a straight party-line vote in the Senate with all Democrats in support and all Republicans voting against it where six Democrats defected and joined all Republicans in voting no During a press conference held by House and Senate Democratic leaders several expressed optimism about the governor’s acceptance of their budget and tax package “Our conversations have been very positive in the last week And I think if you watched his statements over time you can see that he had a significant influence over the budget as it ultimately passed both chambers,” Senate Majority Leader Jamie Pedersen (D-Seattle) said I would expect him to want to look through the bills carefully.” Republicans repeatedly said their budget proposal would have spent $2 billion less One major theme Ferguson kept hammering in his statement: protecting the state’s financial future from what he called the “assault” of Donald Trump’s administration Federal dollars make up about 28% of Washington’s budget and Ferguson isn’t shy about saying he expects hardball tactics from D.C “I am not going to allow the state that I love to be at the financial mercy of Donald Trump and Elon Musk,” he said He’s also proud that the legislature embraced $4 billion in savings identified by his team—a feat he was quick to point out happened just 43 days after he took office Ferguson promised during his campaign to boost K-12 funding It even improves funding for special education and helps school districts tackle emergencies Ferguson was clearly in a “scoreboard” mood ticking off some bipartisan wins he helped push across the finish line Among them: new fuel exemptions for farmers and a law keeping out-of-state National Guard units from just showing up uninvited One bill Ferguson sounded especially hyped about sets aside $100 million in grants to help local law enforcement beef up their ranks “We rank 50th—dead last—per capita in the number of law enforcement officers,” he said New spending for local law enforcement isn’t something the legislature typically does The move stands out even more in a year with a huge budget deficit—a clear sign of some political give-and-take with Democratic leaders with the biggest investment ever into the Housing Trust Fund plus reforms to speed up building permits and help folks in manufactured homes become actual homeowners The transportation budget struck a cautious but necessary tone Ferguson praised lawmakers for showing “restraint” by delaying some projects while keeping critical ones like the I-5 bridge replacement and the Spokane North-South Freeway the state’s budget has to balance over four years Ferguson demanded lawmakers use actual economic forecasts not the old automatic 4.5% revenue growth figures agencies loved it looks like the budget relies on more realistic projections and factors in state “reversions”—leftover cash from unspent budgets—to help plug gaps Washington could have about $3.6 billion socked away in reserves by 2029 Ferguson took a somber moment to reflect on the difficult losses this session endured Autumn Gildon (wife of a prominent state senator) “This has been a hard session for many reasons,” he said “I am grateful for the hard work and sacrifice of all who contributed.” He’s got less than three weeks to either bless this budget or do nothing—in which case it becomes law 30 days from now Or call a special session to write the operating budget and the taxes that support it Matt Markovich is the KIRO Newsradio political analyst. 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Read more of his stories here the kitchen—or “back of house”—is a sacred place Diners might catch a glimpse into the back through double doors left swinging by busy servers or bussers Even open kitchen concepts can’t completely remove the mystique of the back of the house I’ve seen the hard work and dedication it takes to endure the pressure of endless orders pouring in over the course of long For any brave individual who pursues the path of a cook there is a good chance working the line is where they feel most comfortable understood the reality of those capable of sustaining the “back of house lifestyle.” In an interview with PBS NewsHour prior to his 2018 death like to claim that Mexicans are stealing American jobs.” Bourdain never once in his career as a chef witnessed an American come into his restaurant looking for a kitchen job prep cooks and dishwashers (the unsung heroes of any well-functioning restaurant) that delicious plate of food would simply never make it to your taste buds Understanding the entire process of anything allows us to not take things like dining in restaurants for granted and in fact the cuts and the “back of house” vernacular Trump deports 11 million people or whatever he’s talking about right now every restaurant in America would shut down.”  —- Anthony Bourdain, PBS News Hour certified holistic nutritionist and world traveler—one of his favorite places being the Hunza Valley in Pakistan He loves reading philosophy and his favorite book is ;Crime and Punishment; by Dostoevsky Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application Condolences may be shared through Smith Funeral & Cremation Service Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors supported King Charles alongside Queen Camilla and the Duchess of Gloucester at a highly personal Buckingham Palace reception in honour of the charities who support people living with cancer Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, made a surprise appearance at Buckingham Palace as she supported King Charles, Queen Camilla, and the Duchess of Gloucester at a reception celebrating cancer organisations. Fergie, who has rarely been included at royal engagements since her divorce from Prince Andrew in 1996 joined His Majesty to welcome fellow cancer survivors and those who help to support them including the parents of Dame Deborah James In an image taken by the Daily Mail's Rebecca English can be seen greeting guests at a Buckingham Palace reception for those supporting cancer patients His Majesty encouraged fellow cancer patients to take inspiration from Dame Deborah James quoting her final message to ‘find a life worth enjoying; take risks; love deeply; have no regrets; and always This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from. Britain's King Charles III and Britain's Queen Camilla pose for a photo with Lorraine Kelly and members of the Change + Check Choir during a reception to celebrate the charitable work being undertaken by local and national cancer charities and support organisations at Buckingham Palace As she marks her 31st birthday, Tatler celebrates the Saudi Arabian architect who married Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan and investigates her many links to the Princess of Wales volunteers and fundraisers who dedicate themselves to helping those living with cancer telling them ‘you have my whole family’s deepest admiration and gratitude.’ And indeed the royal family gathered at Buckingham Palace to show their support for cancer charity representatives former England football players Ashley Cain and actor Richard E Grant While the public may be used to seeing the Firm support King Charles at these receptions it will have come as a shock to many to see Sarah Ferguson invited to the official engagement though it is understandable that King Charles sought her attendance: Fergie has been an especially dedicated advocate for cancer charities since she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2023 and skin cancer in 2024 but has spent her life supporting foundations working to cure the disease She was named a patron of the Teenage Cancer Trust in 1990 worked with the American Cancer Society throughout the noughties and last year became a patron of Prevent Breast Cancer This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from Who is the Duchess of Wellington, the mother of Lady Charlotte Wellesley who was born a princess? Let Tatler introduce you Another surprise appearance: Sarah Ferguson waves as she attends the Easter Matins Service at St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle on 20 April, 2025 He's Time's Person of the Year and the next President of the United States. She is a former small-time Slovenian fashion model who rose to wear the mantle of First Lady. On the eve of the US presidential election back in 2020, friends, DC insiders and Melania herself gave Ben Judah the inside track… The two women appeared to briefly hold hands as they chatted animatedly to one another before Sophie wrapped an arm around Fergie While little is known about the friendship shared between the two Both women have adapted to their almost unique positions; neither was born into royalty and ultimately married brothers who were sons of the late Queen Elizabeth II attend the Easter Service at St George's Chapel Fergie is also known to have had a close relationship with the late monarch often referring to her as a mother-like figure what it is to be on the front pages and people judging what size you are saying it is okay.’ She then added: 'I think Sophie Wessex is doing a brilliant job speaking on menopause I think I was lucky enough to keep on asking for help ‘I think the key to everything you are saying is It is with both heavy hearts and deep gratitude for a life beautifully lived that we announce the passing of Shirley Ann Fayard Ferguson as the cherished only daughter of Harold and Alma Fayard From her earliest days growing up on the Point in Biloxi Shirley was surrounded by the love of family and the vibrant energy of a close-knit community—a foundation that would define her warm and spirited nature throughout her life A proud big sister to her “baby brothers,” Larry and Lionel Fayard Shirley’s love for family was evident in every story she shared She delighted in recounting memories of lifelong friends and cousins—many of whom have since passed—keeping their spirits alive with her characteristic wit and infectious laughter Shirley’s passions were as varied as they were heartfelt She remembered fondly her days as a high school majorette at Biloxi High School and the joy she felt playing the saxophone both of which showcased her flair for performance and her creative soul she embraced her faith unwavering commitment Shirley’s unique sense of humor shone through in every facet of her life her acknowledgment of being a “terrible cook,” and her excitement for spring—when she could plant flowers in her yard and watch life bloom anew she found solace in reading and savored the occasional Shirley shared her life with her beloved husband Their enduring partnership was a testament to a lifetime of love Shirley was the proud mother of Leonard and Michele Her legacy of love also lives on in her grandchildren—Jeffery and Cooper—and in the joyful presence of her many great-grandchildren whose visits in her later years brought her immeasurable happiness Shirley’s life was a tapestry of cherished memories She leaves behind a legacy that will forever inspire those who knew her and gentle spirit will remain in our hearts always A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday May 3, 2025 at Pelahatchie Baptist Church There will be a visitation from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM followed by a funeral service at 2:00 PM the family kindly requests that donations be made to Pelahatchie Baptist Church in honor of Shirley’s memory The former Wisconsin Badgers tight end was a fourth-round pick by the Dallas Cowboys in 2022 and made the Pro Bowl in a breakout 2023 season with a knee injury and a concussion slowing him down and limiting his production to under 500 receiving yards An injury to quarterback Dak Prescott didn't help either Ferguson is dialing in his offseason approach to get back to all-star status "Last year, not the year that I wanted to have," Ferguson told DallasCowboys.com. "Just going through I'm cutting out some of the bad things in my life — whether it be food whatever it may be — and I am really locking in with Dak [Prescott] and making sure I'm keying on all the offensive keys with the new coaching staff." He's preparing for the 2025 season with a new head coach for the first time in his pro career as Dallas fired Mike McCarthy and replaced him with offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer That continuity should help Ferguson through the transition and continue his development into one of the NFL's top tight ends "You can tell he loves the game of football and he loves the guys he coaches," Ferguson said that's something I can easily buy into The Cowboys didn't make any major additions at receiver this offseason and they let veteran wide out Brandin Cooks walk in free agency leaving more potential opportunities for Ferguson in the passing game If he (and his quarterback) can stay healthy this season, he should be right back on track to the career trajectory he started back at Wisconsin. there were 37 short but tightly scripted videos recorded between December 2022 and December 2023 in which the then-candidate previewed just about every move he has made since his inauguration 100 days ago Because Kamala Harris had no policy ideas of her own her campaign made almost no reference to these videos which may be why so few people watched them because I thought Trump would win—and because I wanted to know what he would do “Protecting Students from the Radical Left and Marxist Maniacs Infecting Educational Institutions” “Cementing Fair and Reciprocal Trade with the Trump Reciprocal Trade Act” “Using Impoundment to Cut Waste “Ending Citizenship for Children of Illegals and Outlawing Birth Tourism” “Reverse Biden’s [Executive Order] Embedding Marxism in the Federal Government” “Slashing Biden’s Disastrous Trade Deficits” “New Trade Plan to Protect American Workers” “Protecting Americans from Radical Leftist [Environmental “Protect Children from Left-Wing Gender Insanity” “Stop China from Owning America” historians will refer to this as the most consequential to-do list in American history in his first 100 days back in the White House It always shocks me when people say they are shocked by Donald Trump. The president told us exactly what he was going to do. All you had to do was look because I thought Trump would win\u2014and because I wanted to know what he would do \u201CProtecting Students from the Radical Left and Marxist Maniacs Infecting Educational Institutions\u201D \u201CCementing Fair and Reciprocal Trade with the Trump Reciprocal Trade Act\u201D \u201CUsing Impoundment to Cut Waste \u201CEnding Citizenship for Children of Illegals and Outlawing Birth Tourism\u201D \u201CReverse Biden\u2019s [Executive Order] Embedding Marxism in the Federal Government\u201D \u201CSlashing Biden\u2019s Disastrous Trade Deficits\u201D \u201CNew Trade Plan to Protect American Workers\u201D \u201CProtecting Americans from Radical Leftist [Environmental \u201CProtect Children from Left-Wing Gender Insanity\u201D \u201CStop China from Owning America\u201D Bob Ferguson’s popularity has dipped among Democrats while rising with Republicans Positive opinions among Democrats about the new governor fell from 65% in January to 47% in April, the DHM Research poll of 500 Washington residents found positive opinions among Republicans in the survey rose from 15% in January to 35% in April Ferguson’s positive ratings dropped from 41% to 31% over the same period The opinion shift comes as Ferguson has sought to navigate through a multibillion-dollar budget shortfall amid the legislative session Some Republican state lawmakers, meanwhile, have said they’ve been pleasantly surprised by Ferguson’s moderate approach and willingness to engage with them. “I think like a lot of things in life, this is about expectations,” said Devin Bales, DHM’s Seattle-based director of research. “The last couple months are not what many thought it would be.” Bales noted Ferguson has been in a “tough position” coming into office and immediately having to reckon with the budget shortfall. With all the partisan shifts canceling one another out to some extent, Ferguson’s overall approval fell slightly, to 38% in the April poll, compared with 42% in DHM’s poll from January. In a statement via a campaign spokesperson, Ferguson said the poll underscores what he’s hearing from Washington residents, who are worried about their family finances and the impacts of tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump. “I’m staying focused on the safety and affordability of our communities, while defending our state from the chaos of the Trump administration,” Ferguson said. The DHM poll found 58% of Washingtonians opposed to the Trump tariffs, with 30% in support. Taxes and tariffs, homelessness and cost of living were ranked as top concerns for poll respondents. Ferguson, the former three-term attorney general, was elected with 55.5% of the vote last year, beating former Republican congressman Dave Reichert. 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Ferguson has been in interim charge since Philippe Clement was sacked Barry Ferguson insists he is excited about the future for Rangers after meeting prospective new owners and incoming sporting director Kevin Thelwell The interim boss has previously spoken of his desire to stay on beyond the end of the season but said he will not "spit the dummy out" if the club seek a fresh start including Andrew Cavenagh and 49ers Enterprises Global Football Group with a delegation visiting Ibrox this week Ferguson welcomed the group to the training centre but explained the exchange was brief since he was preparing for Sunday's meeting with Celtic "It's something the club has been wanting "It looks to me like it's going along smoothly and we're just waiting to get the thumbs up "It's the start of a new era for the club and it certainly needs it I'm just looking forward to the day it gets signed off and hopefully it's a brighter future for Rangers." Thelwell is leaving Everton at the end of this season to join Rangers but what was said will remain private," Ferguson said of their conversation "I think it will work really well for the club He got my feelings and he totally understood them "There has to be a lot of changes to try and make this club successful again because it's built on winning trophies I'm excited about the prospect of new owners coming in and Kevin coming in "I'm comfortable with the situation It's been an amazing couple of months for me "Of course I would take it [the manager's job] I'll go back to my [ambassadorial] role and support the club." Rangers won at Celtic Park for the first time in five years the temporary boss is still seeking a first home victory and Celtic will arrive as champions "I couldn't care less about the performance I just want the three points," he said of the derby "It's all about winning games of football and that's something we need to get better at "We know what we're coming up against "We need those levels week after week." No Ibrox manager has won their first two league meetings with Celtic as Rangers seek a third successive derby victory for the first time since January 2021 "The game means a lot to me personally and it needs to mean a lot to everyone within the building," Ferguson added "We're up against our rivals who have dominated again and that hurts We need to give them a reminder that we're going to be here next season." 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Director of CommunicationsOffice of the Provost ATLANTA — Margaret Ferguson will join Georgia State University as senior associate provost for academic affairs Ferguson brings a wealth of experience in academic leadership and institutional effectiveness coming to Georgia State from Indiana University Indianapolis where she serves as senior associate vice chancellor for academic affairs “Georgia State’s national leadership in student success and commitment to inclusive excellence drew me here,” Ferguson said “I’m honored to join such a dynamic academic community and look forward to working with colleagues across the university’s many campuses to support our students and faculty in meaningful and measurable ways.” curriculum development and faculty advancement She played a key role in managing the campus-wide promotion and tenure process and served as the accreditation liaison officer to the Higher Learning Commission Her leadership was instrumental in the successful realignment of Indiana and Purdue universities — an endeavor requiring deep coordination across academic and administrative units Ferguson also led the creation of several pioneering initiatives including one of the nation’s first promotion and tenure pathways to recognize the broad spectrum of faculty relating to equity She launched university-wide mentoring and leadership development programs for individuals at all levels of experience as well as a review process for community-engaged scholarship These efforts reflect a broad and inclusive view of academic excellence — aligning deeply with Georgia State’s mission and values “Dr. Ferguson brings a depth of experience in academic affairs that will strengthen Georgia State’s commitment to excellence, equity and innovation,” said Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Nicolle Parsons-Pollard “Her thoughtful leadership and ability to build collaborative solutions across complex institutions make her an ideal fit for this role I’m excited to welcome her to our academic leadership team.” As senior associate provost for academic affairs Ferguson will oversee the university’s academic program development and review processes She will work closely with academic units across the university to support the quality integrity and innovation of the institution's academic offerings in political science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Southern Mississippi her scholarly work has focused on state executive leadership institutional governance and public administration She has published extensively on topics related to gubernatorial power Filed Under: Campus News, Education & Leadership Tagged With: , Jennifer Barker Appointed Director of School of Film, Media & Theatre Georgia State ‘College Town Downtown’ Project Earns Best in Atlanta Real Estate Award Mother, 3 Daughters Graduate On Same Day Andrew Young School of Policy Studies Names William G. Resh Department Chair Research in Every Direction: Georgia State Hosts 2025 Undergraduate Research Conference Governor Bob Ferguson signed into law a bill strengthening protections for working minors in Washington As more youths enter the workforce, House Bill 1644 increases penalties for companies that violate child labor laws and makes it easier for the state to bar problem employers from hiring young workers Derek Stanford (D-Bothell) sponsored the companion \bill Governor Ferguson signed the bill on International Workers’ Memorial Day at the Western Washington Sheet Metal Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee’s DuPont campus “As more youth enter Washington’s workforce protecting their safety must be a top priority,” said Governor Bob Ferguson “This legislation helps ensure the state has the tools needed to hold employers who exploit them accountable.” “Our laws haven’t kept pace with the protections minors clearly deserve,” said Rep “Outdated laws and a lack of meaningful accountability for violators are putting children at risk of injury and exploitation.” Washington minor workers’ injury claims increased 60% between 2009 and 2023, according to the Department of Labor & Industries. In that same period, employment among 16- to 19-year-olds grew more than 30%, Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows approximately a third of Washingtonians ages 16 to 19 held jobs HB 1644 sets minimum penalties for youth labor violations ranging from $100 for each time a company fails to obtain a minor work permit and a minimum of at least $71,000 for any violation resulting in the serious injury or death of a minor the Department of Labor & Industries must adjust the penalty amounts for inflation The new law also requires L&I to conduct health and safety inspections before issuing certain minor work permits repeat or willful safety or youth labor violations are now prohibited from hiring minors Watch Governor Ferguson’s remarks and bill signing here June Ferguson Bearden of Amarillo Texas passed away on April 22 Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors her husband Jeff Bearden and brother-in-law Truett Fietz She is survived by her sister Jill Ferguson Fietz and two great nieces Brooklyn and Brinkley Fietz and junior high in Texas and high school in California College study was at Santa Monica City College in California Texas Tech University and Wayland Baptist University She was a realtor with Caldwell Banker in Amarillo worked for the Federal government with the VA She taught undergraduate management courses at Wayland Baptist University as an adjunct instructor and at Amarillo College June was very involved with First Baptist Church as a Sunday school teacher Thank you to the staff of Granite Mesa in Marble Falls who took wonderful care of her She was loved dearly by her family and everyone who knew her and will be greatly missed Amarillo - Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors Sarah Ferguson made her feelings clear over Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie's heartfelt tribute to their mother The York sisters recently made it to the headlines after they honour their mom's resilient and uplifting personality in a podcast interview Beatrice and Eugenie marked their presence at their friend and Prince Harry's former girlfriend Cressida Bonas' new podcast which she is hosting alongside her half-sister for handling challenging times with grace and sharing valuable lessons learned from her Sarah re-shared a video clip from her daughters' joint appearance on her official Instagram handle which seemingly left her emotional Prince Andrew's ex-wife put red heart emojis alongside the link to the podcast episode Beatrice and Eugenie recalled their childhood memories humour and love." They said that Sarah's "resilience strength and individuality" are also instilled in them "I feel so grateful that we’re able to share our mum with so many people because she’s such a force to be reckoned with." Eugenie recalled how her mom taught her to embrace her scar with tears in her eyes Sarah Ferguson shares Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie with her former husband Several fans also pointed out that the York siblings avoided mentioning their father while rejoicing about their childhood especially amid the ongoing controversies surrounding the Duke of York The youngest son of the Prince and Princess of Wales stole hearts with his antics at the VE Day processions Kelsey Grammer visits the site of his sister’s tragic death The 11-year-old young royal took part in the special tea festivity Jenna Ortega's 'Wednesday' season 2 has been teased by the makers Prince Harry dragged through the mud with Thomas Markle comparison Barry Williams opens up about portraying Greg Brady in 'The Brady Bunch' Copyright © 2025. The News International, All Rights Reserved | Contact Us | Authors The Los Angeles Rams always do a good job of hiding which draft prospects they’re interested in each year That’s partly because they don’t send their top talent evaluators to the NFL combine and they also don’t bring in prospects for official pre-draft visits like just about every other team does Terrance Ferguson wasn’t completely caught off guard by the Rams drafting him in Round 2 but they also didn’t spend much time with him before the draft He said he had a formal meeting with one member of the Rams at the combine and “that was about it.” "I actually had a formal interview with just one person during the Combine and that was about it,” he said He was one of the best tight ends in the class which was clearly a position of need for Los Angeles The Rams are thrilled to have added an athletic tight end like him in the draft, allowing them to expand their offense beyond being so reliant on 11 personnel. As for what he brings to the equation, here’s what Ferguson said. "I think I bring a lot of things, versatility being the biggest, being able to stretch the field and creating mismatches with linebackers or safeties but also being able to put my nose on somebody,” he said. “The God-gifted ability, but also the versatility and ability to be able to line up anywhere and be able to make an impact however I need to." WATCH NOW: Princesses Eugenie and Beatrice on their relationship with their mother. Princess Beatrice has reflected on Sarah Ferguson's strength amid her divorce from Prince Andrew during the 1990s The Princess of York joined forces with her younger sister sat down with Prince Harry's ex-girlfriend Bonas is good friends with the York sisters and attended Princess Eugenie's royal wedding to Jack Brooksbank in 2018 Princess Beatrice reflects on Sarah Ferguson's strength amid divorce from Prince Andrew the sisters were asked about their favourite memory of their mother Princess Beatrice recalled a story about when the Duchess would try and hurry her daughters along for school by enticing them with breakfast in the car The mother-of-two called this "one of [her] earliest memories" due to Fergie's "ability to jump into any situation" Beatrice explained: "There was always an adventure to be had and now it’s so fun reflecting and looking back to say some of the harder times Princess Beatrice appeared on the podcast with her younger sister "She had an ability to jump into things with two feet and that is an amazing early memories of us - this way with which she just brought that joy to moments Prince Andrew and Sarah separated in 1992 as the Duke of York's service in the Royal Navy meant long periods away from his wife creating distance and strain on their marriage Fergie also wanted to work outside the Royal Family something not traditionally allowed for a member of the royal household She later explained that this was a primary reason for the divorce Princess Eugenie pictured on the same podcast a photograph of Sarah with American financial adviser John Bryan where Bryan appeared to be licking her foot adding to the public scrutiny of their marriage the divorce was finalised in 1996 to allow Sarah to pursue her career and gain greater financial freedom the Duke and Duchess of York have remained close friends and often spend time together living near each other at the Royal Lodge in Windsor They were last seen together on Easter Sunday when they joined King Charles and Queen Camilla at St George's Chapel for the church service OLYMPIA — Following an inaugural address centered on calls for decisive action Governor Bob Ferguson signed three executive orders less than an hour after taking the oath of office and minutes after concluding his inaugural address The orders direct agencies to take action on key issues: Ferguson recognized the challenges facing the state but declared his optimism based on Washington’s history and the proven resilience of our people Dan Evans’ 1965 inaugural address: ‘We are at this moment experiencing great challenges—challenges which test an administration we cannot be leisurely when the times call for action.’” Ferguson called on legislators to embrace the spirit of bipartisanship He cited multiple bipartisan proposals before the Legislature that have his support Click here to read the full text of the speech. but Duncan Ferguson will be there to pounce when he leaves Moyes will be getting stuck into a summer of rebuild for Everton as the club are in desperate need for reinforcements The Scotsman has all the right materials to push on under the ownership of The Friedkin Group and Vitaliy Mykolenko staying at Everton is a big boost As much as Ferguson appreciates Moyes the Everton legend has spoke on getting back in the hotseat Ferguson’s dream is to manage Everton again and now he’s detailed the one reason why he would make for a strong appointment that’s one reason why Ferguson should take on the challenge of Everton again But there will be doubt with the Scotsman, as despite his brilliance as a player at Goodison Park his managerial record isn’t exactly glowing Although he knows the inside and outside of the club it might seem he has to build up his portfolio after an underwhelming start as a manager Saying this though, he had bright sparks in his caretaker role, as he steadied a sinking ship under Marco Silva Now, Ferguson wants to try again, and made that evidently clear with one key reason in an interview with The Mirror “I want to be on that touchline for Everton “I know it is a long way off at the moment READ MORE: ‘I would like to stay’… David Moyes boost as Everton player makes stance on his future very clear It’s clear how much the former Toffees striker loves the club and would be willing to do anything for it He’s still an enjoyer of watching games and looks forward to a bright future, as fans wanted Ferguson as a striker coach But he could still have a chance to be there permanently even if it isn’t as a manager His coaching expertise are impressive and Everton fans want Ferguson as a striker coach This could be the step he needs to get closer to the managerial role in a decision which could help Everton’s goal-scoring problems TN and was a 1966 graduate of Rule High School He proudly served his country as a Marine during the Vietnam War beginning in 1966 on the watchdogs of the Mediterranean Sea cruise and had other duties as a Private First Class soldier to quickly become Sergeant (E-5) through the time he was honorably discharged January 10 1972 with a medal for good conduct and a badge for rifle marksmanship He retired from Alcoa Aluminum Company after nearly 30 years Most of all he loved spending time with “the Love of [his] life” a big 8-year-old chocolate Lab named Lunker He was preceded in death by his parents John W Bill and Gary; sisters Joyce Ferguson and Imogene Burleson He is survived by sister Felma Fine and brother & sister-in-law Paul & Susan Ferguson of Knoxville; and numerous nieces The family will receive friends on Saturday 2024 from 1:00 – 2:00 PM at Smith Funeral & Cremation Service Funeral Home at 1402 Tuckaleechee Pike Family and friends will gather at 2:45 PM at Sherwood Chapel & Memorial Gardens Funeral Home at 3176 Airport Hwy A graveside service and entombment will be held at 3:00 PM in the Sherwood Mausoleum Chapel with full military honors The family kindly requests that in lieu of flowers donations be made to Young-Williams Animal Center at 3201 Division St. TN 37919 and / or the American Cancer Society at donate.cancer.org or 1-800-227-2345 Arrangements by Smith Funeral & Cremation Service Funeral Home Beloved husband of Gloria Jean Ferguson; cherished son of the late Earl Frank and Flossie Bell Ferguson; devoted father of Renee (Wes) Russell and step-father to Randy (Norma) Combs and Cindy (Bob) Forster; loving grandfather to Ryan (Stephanie) Casida and step-grandfather of Rob (Krystal) Forster and Chris (Katrina) Forster; treasured great-grandfather of 33 great-grandchildren; dear brother to Francis (Pat) Ferguson James loved his church family and will be dearly missed by all who knew him Preceded in death by his beloved first wife Joyce Ferguson and his brothers: Emmet James proudly served his country in the United States Air Force He spent 28 years at McDonnell Douglas before retiring as a General Foreman and generously gave his time and talents to various congregations over the years An avid game player and a man of strong faith James loved the Lord and lived his life in service to others He was dearly loved and will be deeply missed by all who knew him