Bob Ferguson sworn in as Washington governor, delivers inaugural address
In inaugural address, WA’s new Gov. Bob Ferguson says he’s ‘here to reform’ government
Bob Ferguson sworn in as Washington's new governor
Washington’s new AG pushes back on Ferguson’s plan to drain $35M from agency
Washington’s new governor, Bob Ferguson, has targeted his own former office as ripe for budget savings as he seeks fixes for the state’s multibillion-dollar shortfall. But his successor, a fellow Democrat,
Washington Gov. Ferguson orders flags to be flown at full-staff Jan. 20
Gov. Bob Ferguson directed all state agencies to raise the flags to full-staff on Jan. 20 in honor of Inauguration Day.
Gov. Ferguson pushes for free meals for all Washington K-12 students
Gov. Bob Ferguson is pushing for free school breakfasts and lunches for all K-12 students in Washington state.
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Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson says he'll focus on housing and abortion rights
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson promised to tackle the state's housing affordability problems and protect abortion rights in his first speech to the Legislature on Wednesday, delivering his address minutes after being sworn into office.
Gov.-elect Bob Ferguson proposes $4B in reduced spending to help narrow WA’s budget gap
The state is grappling with a projected budget shortfall of $10 billion to $12 billion over the next four years.
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7 takeaways from Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson’s inaugural address
Here are seven takeaways from Ferguson’s inaugural speech. The 30-minute address contained no mentions of climate, early learning, child care, transportation or taxes. Ferguson offered no specific approaches to boost funding on education or stabilize the ferry system, two promises he made on the campaign trail.
FULL TEXT: Gov. Bob Ferguson's inaugural address
Bob Ferguson was sworn into office as Washington’s next governor on Jan. 15, 2025. Here’s the full text of his inaugural address provided by his office.
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New WA governor backs Tri-City lawmaker ‘Heroes’ bill to help cops, firefighters, others
Gov. Bob Ferguson says he’ll help a Tri-City lawmaker’s bill reach his desk, paving the way for a new program that would help Washington’s police and firefighters buy their first homes.
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Ferguson orders U.S. flags at full-staff on Inauguration Day
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson is directing all American flags at state agencies to be flown at full-staff Monday to mark President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, which falls during the national mourning period for former President Jimmy Carter.
WA Republicans, Democrats agree: Don't touch firefighting spending in budget crisis
Gov. Bob Ferguson suggested cutting 6% of the state’s budget to offset shortfalls, but lawmakers on both sides said fire suppression funds should not be touched
2nd bill filed to limit WA governor’s authority to approve locally opposed wind farms
In addition to Dye’s bill, Sen. Matt Boehnke, R-Kennewick, has filed Senate Bill 5015 to limit the governor’s authority by giving the final say for new energy projects to the Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council, or EFSEC.