The former attorney general says his priorities are the budget shortfall, the high cost of living and improving government efficiency.

Today marks the first time in 12 years that Washington has had a new executive. Bob Ferguson was officially sworn in as Washington's 24th governor this afternoon.

Ferguson delivered his inaugural address during a joint legislative session, and it might have made Republicans happier than the Democrats.

The state’s first new governor in 12 years, Bob Ferguson used his inaugural speech to highlight his priorities of making government more efficient, working with all lawmakers and making the state a better place to live.