Rep. Emily Alvarado is in the Capitol Ideas studio today. She's a first-year lawmaker from the 34th district, a long-time housing activist and the new vice chair of the House Housing Committee, and she knows her stuff. Enjoy this one.

Capitol Ideas: The Washington State House Democratic Caucus Podcast

Apr 03 2023 | 00:23:43

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Show Notes

Today's Capitol Ideas touches on Washington's housing crisis, abortion rights in a post-Dobbs world, equity for foster youth, and plenty more. The guest is Rep. Emily Alvarado, and that means this is a high-energy, solidly informative, and very entertaining conversation.

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