Setting the tone for the 2026 session

Episode 1 January 22, 2026 00:03:26
Setting the tone for the 2026 session
The Speaker's Scoop
Setting the tone for the 2026 session

Jan 22 2026 | 00:03:26

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Show Notes

Washington House Speaker Laurie Jinkins talks about the tone she is setting for the 2026 session, which started with her opening day remarks on January 12. As House Democrats work to protect Washington values from harmful federal actions and policies, Speaker Jinkins believes it's also important to be honest with Washingtonians about what's at risk from the bad things coming out of the other Washington. 

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