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. The 59-year-old Seattlite began his new role after 12 years as the state’s attorney general. He is Washington’s 24th governor.

In his inaugural address, Ferguson mapped out his priorities: building more housing, hiring additional police, protecting reproductive health care, and providing all public school students with access to free breakfast and lunch.

He also struck a bipartisan tone, mentioning bills he’s prepared to support from colleagues across the aisle and highlighting areas where he and Republican lawmakers agree.

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