Marko Liias

"The layoffs announced by today by Boeing will affect our entire state, but they will have a particularly detrimental effect on our community, which is home to many aerospace-industry employees. These layoffs underscore the need for the legislature to begin work immediately next week on a plan to stimulate the economy and provide assistance for those who lose their jobs. I, for one, am ready to roll up my sleeves and tackle these difficult issues.”

Rep. Marko Liias, January 9, 2009