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Secretary of State Steve Hobbs Joins Attorney General in Legal Action Against Executive Order

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Secretary of State Steve Hobbs and Attorney General Nick Brown announced a joint lawsuit with the state of Oregon against the Trump administration for their Executive Order regarding elections and voting rights. At a press conference in Seattle on April 4, Hobbs and Brown outlined the ways the executive order attempts to control Washington’s election processes.

Secretary of State Steve Hobbs’ Statement Reacting to Presidential Executive Order on Elections

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Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs issued the following statement on the recent Presidential Executive Order pertaining to elections, announced March 25, 2025.

Secretary of State Steve Hobbs’ Statement on the Passing of Former Secretary of State Ralph Munro

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Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs issued the following statement on the passing of former Secretary of State Ralph Munro.

Jimi Hendrix, State Ecology Workers Recognized with Washington’s Highest Honors

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A legendary rock guitarist from Seattle and four state workers who rescued a woman from a burning car were honored with Washington’s highest awards – the Medal of Merit and the Medal of Valor – during a ceremony at the State Capitol.

Washington Supreme Court Upholds Signature Verification Process in Vet Voice v. Hobbs

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In a majority opinion, the court ruled in favor of the defendants, upholding the longstanding process that ensures the integrity of Washington’s vote-by-mail system.

Washington Productivity Board Approves Lottery Team’s Revenue Idea

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A team at Washington’s Lottery Commission implemented a project to improve earnings on their municipal investment account, creating revenue for the state.

Saving Taxpayers Millions – State Workers’ Suggestions Honored by OSOS Productivity Board

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“More than 100 suggestions from employees have resulted in helping to make our state government operate more efficiently,” Secretary of State Steve Hobbs said.

Libraries in Washington, Apply Now for Tabletop Gaming Material Grants!

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UPDATE: The application deadline for the 2025 TTRPG Innovation grants has been extended by one week. The new deadline is Monday, March 17.

Secretary of State Steve Hobbs Fights for Election Security Funding

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OLYMPIA – Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs called out the presidential administration’s action to place members of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA) on administrative leave at a time when threats from cybercriminals and nation states to state and local elections grow.

Secretary of State Steve Hobbs Announces Washington State Recipients of the John Lewis Youth Leadership Award

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OLYMPIA — Secretary of State Steve Hobbs is proud to announce the two outstanding recipients of the 2024 John Lewis Youth Leadership Award from Washington state: Charles Johnson and Iliana Barnes Diaz. These young leaders have demonstrated a deep commitment to civic engagement, social justice, and community empowerment, carrying forward the legacy of the late Congressman John Lewis.