The inaugural episode

January 24, 2025 00:04:54
The inaugural episode
The Speaker's Scoop
The inaugural episode

Jan 24 2025 | 00:04:54

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Show Notes

Welcome to The Speaker’s Scoop, a behind-the-scenes podcast with Washington Speaker of the House Laurie Jinkins. In this first episode, Speaker Jinkins talks about the ceremonial aspects of the first week of session. She also talks about the budget challenge facing lawmakers this year, and how this may be the year a rent stabilization bill gets all the way to the governor’s desk. 

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