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Republicans surprised, excited by Gov. Ferguson

(OLYMPIA, Wa) – Meet the new boss, quite different from the old boss.

In his inaugural address, Governor Bob Ferguson went out of his way to appeal to conservatives, touching on everything from limiting executive powers to hiring more police. Republicans were shocked, but remain cautiously optimistic that he will follow through with his pledge to lead from the middle. We’ll hear from both sides.

PLUS: What are some of the biggest issues facing state lawmakers this session?

AND: Washingtonians doing what they can to help those who lost everything in southern California.

Guests include Senate Minority Leader John Braun (R-Centralia), Senator Marko Liias (D-Mukilteo),

 

(OLYMPIA, Wa) – Meet the new boss, quite different from the old boss.

In his inaugural address, Governor Bob Ferguson went out of his way to appeal to conservatives, touching on everything from limiting executive powers to hiring more police. Republicans were shocked, but remain cautiously optimistic that he will follow through with his pledge to lead from the middle. We’ll hear from both sides.

PLUS: What are some of the biggest issues facing state lawmakers this session?

AND: Washingtonians doing what they can to help those who lost everything in southern California.

Guests include Senate Minority Leader John Braun (R-Centralia), Senator Marko Liias (D-Mukilteo), House Minority Leader Drew Stokesbary (R-Auburn), former Governor Gary Locke, legal analyst Royal Oakes, and ABC’s Allie Pecorin from Capitol Hill.

The Northwest Politicast with Jeff Pohjola: From this Washington to that one, Jeff Pohjola will explore the issues and politics of the week. Frequent guests and top analysts break down the news to get to the heart of what matters most.

 

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