Bob Ferguson: “But we cannot take our strength for granted, and indeed we have many challenges.”

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.

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

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

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