Rep. Mari Leavitt stops by Capitol Ideas in today’s episode. If you’re here for variety, this is your day; we’ll talk about making the state more military-friendly, mitigating the effects of climate change, pushing back against the scourge of fentanyl in

Capitol Ideas: The Washington State House Democratic Caucus Podcast

Mar 31 2023 | 00:20:54

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Show Notes

Rep. Mari Leavitt’s 28th legislative district might have the heaviest concentration of military families in Washington, and as the daughter of a Vietnam vet, she’s got a special place in her heart for those constituents. In today’s Capitol Ideas you’ll hear about her bill to help newly arrived military spouses resume their careers in the Evergreen State. She’ll talk about her plan to save lives during increasing extreme weather events. And we’ll discuss her goal of making life more difficult for the backroom pill factories poisoning Washington’s kids.

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