The challenge of governing

February 27, 2025 00:04:51
The challenge of governing
The Speaker's Scoop
The challenge of governing

Feb 27 2025 | 00:04:51

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Show Notes

It’s great to be in the majority, and be able to pass good policies that help people thrive and move Washington forward. Democrats in the state legislature have gotten to do a lot of that over the past few years. But when there’s a budget shortfall, like this year, it’s also the majority that decides what gets cut from the state budget. This is not simply about numbers on a spreadsheet; it’s about people and families that will be directly impacted.

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