Bob Ferguson: “The explosion is the 'deadliest industrial accident in modern Washington history'”

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

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.

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

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