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Opening Ceremonies: Capitol Classroom+ Week One

Here in Washington State, it is inauguration week of the 2025 Legislature. Inauguration week marks the peaceful transfer of power from one official to the next, a hallmark of representative democracy. In this episode of Capitol Classroom+, experience these ceremonial moments: from the swearing in of all the newly elected officials, to the final State of the State from Governor Jay Inslee and the unveiling of his official portrait, to the inaugural address of new Governor Bob Ferguson.