Gov. Ferguson to deliver 'State of the State' to Washington legislature on Tuesday

Ferguson pitches millionaire's tax in annual address

Washington Governor Bob Ferguson emphasized that the state of Washington remains strong in his annual State of the State address. “We have the ninth-largest economy in the nation. We have a triple-A bond rating. We dominate in space industry manufacturing,” Ferguson said. While the state remains strong, Ferguson said there are challenges, including a $2.3 billion budget gap, crumbling infrastructure, and the affordability crisis, including in th…

What WA Gov. Bob Ferguson said, and left unsaid, in his State of the State address • Washington State Standard

Gov. Bob Ferguson delivers his State of the State address on Jan. 13, 2026 in the House chamber at the Washington state Capitol. (Photo by Bill Lucia/Washington State Standard)Gov. Bob Ferguson on Tuesday celebrated the “heart and spirit” in Washington communities ravaged by flooding in December, then pumped up fellow Democrats with calls for taxing millionaires and standing up to federal immigration agents whose actions he deemed “unjust.” In h…

Ferguson delivers optimistic WA State of the State, urges action on key issues

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson delivered his first State of the State address Tuesday, striking an optimistic tone while urging lawmakers to take bold action on i

State of the State: Gov. Ferguson highlights floods, housing, taxes and ferries

Gov. Bob Ferguson used his first State of the State address to highlight Washington’s flood response, economic strength and a wide-ranging policy agenda, including a proposed millionaire’s tax, major infrastructure investments and expanded housing and affordability programs.

Gov. Ferguson to deliver 'State of the State' to Washington legislature on Tuesday

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson is set to address both houses of the Washington legislature at noon. KING 5 will stream his full address and the Republican response.

Colleges in Washington worried Legislature will back Ferguson's plan for cuts

Colleges and universities across Washington are bracing for cuts Gov. Bob Ferguson proposed in his budget plan to the Legislature.