The Five O'clock Bill: Disappointment and Progress

Episode 5 February 20, 2026 00:05:04
The Five O'clock Bill: Disappointment and Progress
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The Five O'clock Bill: Disappointment and Progress

Feb 20 2026 | 00:05:04

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Show Notes

It's House of Origin Cutoff week in the Legislature and this year, the "five o'clock bill" didn't end up getting a vote on the House floor. Speaker Jinkins discusses the short-term disappointment, but also why she's optimistic about the long view for forward progress on the issue of juvenile rehabilitation.

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