Gov. Bob Ferguson's inaugural speech showed how he may be distancing himself from former Gov. Jay Inslee and that he may not be as aligned with Democratic lawmakers as his predecessor.

By Editorial Board Washington state has had one-party control of the governor's mansion for 40 years. Gov. Bob Ferguson will add at least four more years for Democrats to control the executive branch ...

Washington Governor Bob Ferguson now faces many of the same challenges Jay Inslee faced when he took office 12 years ago.

Even before being sworn into office, Gov. Bob Ferguson managed to raise some hackles on both sides of the political aisle.

In his inaugural address, Governor Bob Ferguson indicated he would lead as a moderate, giving conservatives reason for ...

Democratic Gov. Bob Ferguson seemed to sing music to the ears of Republicans in his inaugural address Wednesday, while angering the more progressive members within his own party. In truth, his speech ...

Gov.-elect Bob Ferguson has released his office’s budget priorities, which call for $4 billion in reduced spending by ...

Washington Governor Bob Ferguson’s inaugural address proposed ... including a wealth tax promoted by his predecessor, Gov. Jay Inslee. “Let me start by saying that the era of assuming ...

Ferguson’s earliest roots trace back to Seattle. A fourth-generation Washingtonian, Ferguson grew up in Seattle’s Queen Anne neighborhood and attended Bishop Blanchett High School. Later on, he ...

Washington Governor Bob Ferguson now faces many of the same challenges Jay Inslee faced when he took office 12 years ago. Similar issues in 2024 and 2013 include a state budget deficit and looming ...