The courts have just look at the harm done to people in my state and Brian's state of Maryland and others that the harm is so great, that they're not going to allow it to go forward while we proceed on the merits.
Bob Ferguson emphasizes the harm caused by the executive order and the courts' decision to halt it.
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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.
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.
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.
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