Bob Ferguson, Washington

Bob Ferguson sworn in as Washington's new governor
Bob Ferguson was sworn into office as Washington's new governor Wednesday afternoon. He's the state's first new governor in 12 years. Ferguson said his focus will be on the large budget deficit, public safety,
Gov. Bob Ferguson appoints former TV journalist Jesse Jones to lead Results Washington
Gov. Bob Ferguson announced he has appointed former journalist Jesse Jones as director of Results Washington, the agency responsible for making government work better for Washingtonians, according to a recent news release.
In inaugural address, WA’s new Gov. Bob Ferguson says he’s ‘here to reform’ government
Ferguson delivered his inaugural address during a joint legislative session, and it might have made Republicans happier than the Democrats.
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.
7 takeaways from Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson’s inaugural address
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.
Olympia got Jesse: Gov. Ferguson appoints consumer journalist to lead Results Washington
Invoking the catchphrase that defined Jesse Jones' career, Gov. Bob Ferguson announced that he has hired the former consumer journalist to lead Results Washington.
Gov. Ferguson appoints ex-KIRO reporter Jesse Jones to lead WA agency
Jesse Jones made his name in TV, where he reported on consumer issues for decades. He had been let go from KIRO in October last year.
Gov. Ferguson taps former KIRO 7 investigator Jesse Jones to lead Results Washington
Jones will lead the agency in a renewed focus on enhancing customer service and responsiveness across state government.
WA Gov. Bob Ferguson gets Jesse Jones
Known for his impactful journalism, Jones has a track record of driving change at local, state, and federal levels.
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Business Group Urges Kotek to Follow New Washington Governor’s Lead in Speeding Permits
Angela Wilhelms, the CEO of Oregon Business & Industry, the state’s largest business group, promptly wrote to Oregon Gov.
House Democrats close their chamber doors to Washington governor’s staff
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson is going to have a little more difficulty getting his staff inside the chamber of the state ...
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This time, it's gubernatorial: Gov. Ferguson on how Washington will face another Trump administration
In his first interview with KUOW as Washington's governor, Ferguson said nothing Trump did on his first day as president ...
Bob Ferguson sworn in as Washington governor, delivers inaugural address
A day after outgoing three-term Gov. Jay Inslee delivered his final State of the State address, Bob Ferguson was sworn in as ...
What to know about Gov.-elect Bob Ferguson
Bob Ferguson will be sworn in Wednesday as Washington's 23rd governor. Here's what to know about the incoming governor and ...
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.
Governor, House Speaker say WA is preparing to respond to Trump’s deportation plans
A Justice Department memo indicated President Donald Trump wants to target deportation efforts in sanctuary states such as ...
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What it’s like as a freshman state lawmaker in Olympia
Whether it’s navigating the halls of the Washington state Capitol or getting used to the fast pace, coming aboard as a ...