Today Capitol Ideas features a special interview with Reps. Tana Senn and Liz Berry, founders of the Moms Caucus in the House Democratic Caucus. We'll talk about why they did that, what they've accomplished, and how their priorities are faring in the 2023

Capitol Ideas: The Washington State House Democratic Caucus Podcast

Mar 04 2023 | 00:22:00

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Show Notes

The current group of majority House Democrats in Washington state features more of just about everything. More women. More people of color. More WOMEN of color. And more mothers of young children. That last "more" is what we'll talk about today. Our guests are Reps. Tana Senn and Liz Berry, who got together in 2021 and organized the Moms Caucus. The Moms have had a strong influence on legislation, and they've had some fun. We'll talk about all that and more on today's Capitol Ideas. For a look at the Moms Caucus priority bills, copy this into your browser: tinyurl.com/f5uhy5pa

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