New Washington governor sworn in on Wednesday
Washington state has its first new governor in more than a decade. Bob Ferguson was sworn in on Wednesday and laid out his ...
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In inaugural address, WA’s new Gov. Bob Ferguson says he’s ‘here to reform’ government
Washington has a new governor for the first time in a dozen years. And Gov. Bob Ferguson made clear in his inaugural address ...
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A look at the Washington Legislature’s 2025 environmental agenda
The biggest environmental bill that could have been on the table for the 2025-2027 legislative session looks unlikely this ...
Washington lawmakers focus on money woes as they consider cuts – and maybe taxes – to balance budget
A month after outgoing Gov. Jay Inslee proposed a wealth tax he said could raise approximately $10.3 billion in new revenue, ...
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Mark your calendars: For first time in 8 years, Washington to hold inaugural ball
Inaugural balls honor the governor as well as statewide elected officials and the judicial and legislative branches. They’re ...
The top 2025 governor and special election races to watch
After the 2024 election, political attention turns to governor races in Virginia and New Jersey as well as special election ...
Washington Governor-elect Ferguson proposes sweeping budget cuts to combat $12B shortfall
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington Governor-elect Bob Ferguson is calling for near across-the-board state agency budget cuts to help bail the state out of a forecasted deficit. Ferguson, a Democrat who will ...