Washington Gov.-Elect Ferguson Lays Out Plan Ahead of Second Trump Term
Ferguson, a former state representative, is set to take office in January.
He has outlined a number of priorities for his first term, including education, healthcare, and the environment.
Ferguson, a Democrat, defeated Republican incumbent Jay Inslee in the November election.
He will be the first Democrat to serve as governor of Washington since 1985.
Ferguson has said that he wants to make Washington a more affordable, equitable, and sustainable state.
Education
Ferguson has made education a top priority for his administration.
He has proposed increasing funding for K-12 education and early childhood learning.
He also wants to make college more affordable and accessible.
Healthcare
Ferguson has also pledged to make healthcare more affordable and accessible for all Washingtonians.
He has proposed expanding Medicaid and creating a public option for health insurance.
He also wants to lower prescription drug costs.
Environment
Ferguson is a strong advocate for protecting the environment.
He has proposed investing in clean energy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
He also wants to protect Washington's natural resources, such as forests, water, and wildlife.
Other priorities
In addition to education, healthcare, and the environment, Ferguson has also identified a number of other priorities for his first term.
These include:
- Creating jobs and growing the economy
- Making Washington a more welcoming and inclusive state
- Reforming the criminal justice system
- Investing in infrastructure
Ferguson is expected to release a more detailed plan for his first term in the coming weeks.
