Bob Ferguson

However, I am committed to the goal of correcting pay disparities between deck and engine.

Given the significant financial challenges we face in our near-term budget, this is not a problem that can be solved immediately.

That said, causing significant harm and inconvenience to the people of Washington state is not the way to address those issues.

My expectation is that every vessel on every route is fully operational no later than the first vessel sailing tomorrow morning.

If a project of this scale is going to proceed, it needs to come with a corresponding commitment to also increase our region’s capacity to prevent and respond to a catastrophic spill.

I was disappointed at the decision because resources needed to respond to a major spill are insufficient today.

Washington has deep roots in the space industry. But the industry moves at an incredible pace. To remain a national leader, we cannot be complacent. My council will help us innovate and adapt as this sector rapidly grows.

That is why federal resources we are requesting today are absolutely essential.

What we need right now is the federal government to move very, very, very quickly. We need the federal government to step up and help out folks right here in our community who are really, really hurt and need that help.

Which I think overshadows what a significant contribution he’s made to our state, what a magnificent public servant he was.

Linking will unlock greater emissions reductions, lower the cost of clean technologies, and create good‑paying jobs in high‑growth industries.

Linkage isn’t just good climate policy — it’s smart economics.

I don’t have anything else to add.

Washington state won’t be bullied into changing how we provide opportunities for young people in our state.

It’s an interesting choice to come protest an event where we’re honoring workers.

This is really a chance to honor the hundreds and hundreds of workers who are working so hard every single day to build this really critical structure.

I’m not really too focused on the past.

Change is hard and getting any bill through the Legislature is hard.

This is a thing we can do that essentially costs no money that can really improve student learning and achievement all across our state.

We find it hard to believe that we ever allowed smoking on airplanes, right?

Many of those individuals have lost everything.

Thank you again for your help with the devastating fires in our state and your personal engagement on this disaster.

It’s a totally different request than the already-approved emergency declaration and would unlock significant financial assistance for individuals and for municipalities.

This year’s fire season will unfortunately, potentially be our most disastrous fire season of all.