Today's show is the first of a pair of podcasts featuring top Democrats in the state House, starting with a conversation with House Majority Leader Pat Sullivan. He's leading the effort to make college more affordable by establishing a one-percent college

Capitol Ideas: The Washington State House Democratic Caucus Podcast

Feb 28 2022 | 00:16:04

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Show Notes

It's always a good day when House Majority Leader Pat Sullivan drops by the Capitol Ideas HQ. Now in his 12th year as Majority Leader, Rep. Sullivan is busy with budget negotiations and countless other duties, but high on his priority list is getting his one-percent college-loan program approved in the Senate and signed by Gov. Inslee. It's been a multi-year effort and this looks like the year.

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