To kick off the 2025 legislative session in Olympia, and season 17 of Capitol Ideas, we're joined by Rep. Timm Ormsby, chair of the budget-writing House Appropriations Committee.

Capitol Ideas: The Washington State House Democratic Caucus Podcast

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Show Notes

Rep. Timm Ormsby chairs the House Appropriations Committee. 2025 is a budget year in Olympia. Those two facts alone make this a podcast worth your time.

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