Bob Ferguson: “We’re in for the long haul on this as a state.”

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

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

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.