Bob Ferguson: “Many businesses in our state, the universities that we represent feel very strongly that this executive order has done…”

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

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.

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

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