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Bob Ferguson sworn in as Washington's 24th governor, outlining goals and challenges


Published on 2025-01-16 02:01:14 - MSN
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  • The state's first new governor in 12 years, Bob Ferguson used his inaugural speech to highlight his priorities of making government more efficient, working with all lawmakers and making the state a better place to live.

Bob Ferguson was sworn in as Washington's 24th governor on January 10, 2023, succeeding Jay Inslee. In his inaugural address, Ferguson outlined his goals which include addressing the state's housing crisis, improving public safety, protecting reproductive rights, and tackling climate change. He emphasized the need for bipartisan cooperation to solve these issues, acknowledging the political divide but stressing the importance of working together for the common good. Ferguson also highlighted his commitment to transparency and accountability in government, promising to continue his aggressive legal actions against entities that threaten public welfare, as he did during his tenure as Attorney General. His speech reflected a focus on both immediate challenges like homelessness and long-term objectives like environmental sustainability.

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