Sen. Bill Ramos, in memoriam.

Capitol Ideas: The Washington State House Democratic Caucus Podcast

Apr 21 2025 | 00:28:30

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Show Notes

Sen. Bill Ramos, who was Rep. Bill Ramos for six years before his election to the Senate last fall, died suddenly Saturday evening. Bill's voice being silenced is a loss for his 5th district, and for the people of Washington. Today's Capitol Ideas is a repost of a conversation that originally ran in early 2024.

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