New Washington governor outlines goals as state faces multibillion-dollar deficit
- Washington's Governor Bob Ferguson was sworn into office and highlighted key issues like housing and law enforcement in his inaugural address.
- Ferguson aims to address a $12 billion budget deficit by proposing $4 billion in savings and directing state agencies to streamline processes.
- He emphasized the importance of affordability and plans to review regulations impacting housing and construction.
- Ferguson expressed optimism despite challenges, stating he will not support budgets relying on unrealistic revenue growth.
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Bob Ferguson sworn in as Washington governor, delivers inaugural address - Washington Examiner
(The Center Square) – A day after outgoing three-term Gov. Jay Inslee delivered his final State of the State address, Bob Ferguson was sworn in as the state’s 24th governor on Wednesday. Ferguson has served as the state attorney general since 2013 and was a member of the King County Council before that. Following the swearing-in of other statewide executives, Ferguson took the oath of office administered by Washington Supreme Court Chief Justice…
7 takeaways from Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson’s inaugural address • Washington State Standard
Bob Ferguson is sworn in as the 24th Governor of the State of Washington during his inauguration ceremony Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, at the Washington State Capitol in Olympia, Wash. (Photo by Ryan Berry/Washington State Standard)Bob Ferguson is officially the governor of Washington. Ferguson, a Democrat, took the oath of office on Wednesday in front of family, friends and lawmakers in a crowded House of Representatives chamber. The 59-year-old …

New Washington governor outlines goals as state faces multibillion-dollar deficit
Incoming Washington state Gov. Bob Ferguson outlined his plans to help individuals while also making government more efficient during his inaugural address as the state Legislature convened for its first week of session.
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