Looking back at the historic 2026 legislative session and previews next year's session

Capitol Ideas: The Washington State House Democratic Caucus Podcast by HDCBroadcast@leg.wa.gov (Washington State House Democratic Caucus)

Apr 7, 202600:25:49Government & Organizations

In today’s special edition of Capitol Ideas, Washington State Speaker of the House Laurie Jinkins looks back at the historic 2026 legislative session and previews the 105-day session that will begin next January. The 60-...

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