Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson's honeymoon includes legislation that would help some professionals who work in life, health and safety occupations buy their first homes. Rep. April Connors reintroduced her "Homes of Heroes," legislation, and on Tuesday House Bill 1022 was mentioned by Ferguson during his Wednesday inaugural address.

In his inaugural address, Ferguson said the orders are meant to streamline the state’s administrative process, ease red tape around home construction and strengthen reproductive rights for women. All three executive orders took effect immediately and offer the first sign of how Ferguson will govern in the coming years.