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flag Washington Governor Bob Ferguson urged major infrastructure and housing investments, banned masked federal immigration agents, and pushed a millionaire’s tax in his Jan. 13, 2026, State of the State address.

flag Washington Governor Bob Ferguson’s January 13, 2026, State of the State address focused on resilience after December 2025 floods, infrastructure investment, and progressive priorities. flag He called for $1 billion to maintain bridges, $164 million for roads, $1 billion for new ferries, and $244 million for affordable housing. flag Ferguson urged passage of a bill banning masked federal immigration agents in Washington, criticized ICE actions as unjust, and renewed support for a millionaire’s tax to fund tax credits and small business relief. flag He highlighted economic growth in space manufacturing and clean energy but omitted discussion of the state’s projected budget shortfall, drawing concern from public service advocates. flag While Democrats applauded his tax proposal, Republicans noted a shift from his earlier bipartisan tone.

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