(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.
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Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson is sworn into office by Washington Supreme Court chief justice Debra L. Stephens, right, during a joint legislative session in House chambers at the Washington State Capitol, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, in Olympia, Wash. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
