Today's guest is 29th-district state Rep. Sharlett Mena. It's her first session as a lawmaker, but she's paid her dues in both Washingtons already and knows her way around. Don't miss it.

Capitol Ideas: The Washington State House Democratic Caucus Podcast

Mar 01 2023 | 00:21:56

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Show Notes

Capitol Ideas is pleased to introduce Rep. Sharlett Mena. She's done policy and communications work in the Washington state Senate, Gov. Inslee's administration, and the U.S. Congress. We've got her now, as a brand-new state representative and member of the House Democratic Caucus. Today she talks about her life, her values, her legislative priorities, and more.

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