Speaker of the House Laurie Jinkins returns to Capitol Ideas today for her annual post-session visit. It's a half-hour wrap-up of a challenging session that featured political victories, personal losses, 400+ bills sent to the governor's desk, and 105 day

Capitol Ideas: The Washington State House Democratic Caucus Podcast

May 08 2025 | 00:26:55

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Show Notes

We're grateful to have Speaker Laurie Jinkins as today's guest on Capitol Ideas, to share her perspective on the just-ended 2025 session of the Washington state Legislature. Her sixth year leading the House of Representatives was by far the most difficult she's encountered, and today she walks us through what turned out to be a session marked by landmark victories and sometimes-painful realities. If you're interested in Washington state legislative goings-on, this is a half-hour to savor.

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