41st-district Rep. My-Linh Thai has a new title: She was recently chosen by her colleagues in the House Democratic Caucus to serve as Deputy Majority Leader. Along with that spot in the senior leadership of her caucus comes the responsibility to head up t

Capitol Ideas: The Washington State House Democratic Caucus Podcast

Jan 13 2023 | 00:17:41

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Show Notes

Rep. My-Linh Thai came to America from her native Vietnam at 15. Years later she became the first refugee elected to serve in the state House of Representatives, and she began the 2023 session with a new title: Deputy Majority Leader. You'll meet her today, and you'll be glad you did.

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