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The Washington Legislature kicks off. Here’s what to watch.
Lawmakers are expected to focus the 2024 session on behavioral health, housing and homelessness, the environment, public safety and transportation.
Donna Gordon Blankinship
Donna Gordon Blankinship is the former Cascade PBS news editor. She previously worked for The Seattle Times and The Associated Press, covering education, health care and state government.
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