By TOI Tech Desk
Publication Date: 2026-10-31 16:51:00
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson is reportedly not happy with Microsoft. According to a report by GeekWire, Ferguson took aim at Microsoft over a political action committee’s ad campaign criticizing the State government, speaking during what was intended to be an off-the-record business summit. Leaked audio obtained from the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce’s Regional Leadership Conference at the Suncadia resort shows Ferguson directly challenging the software giant. The audio was originally published by independent state politics newsletter The Washington Observer.At issue is an ad funded by Washington Needs to Compete, a PAC that state campaign finance records show has raised roughly $13.8 million — including over $5 million directly from Microsoft, alongside contributions from CEO Satya Nadella, former CEO Steve Ballmer, and President Brad Smith. Other corporate donors include T-Mobile, F5, Alaska Airlines and Weyerhaeuser.The commercial reportedly targets the State…
