The Washington Legislature’s final week brings long to-do list
Debates over rent caps, parental rights, taxes and — perhaps the most contentious — finalizing the budget, all must be resolved before April 27.
Laurel Demkovich
Laurel Demkovich is the state politics reporter for Cascade PBS. Previously, she covered state government in Olympia for the Washington State Standard and the Spokesman-Review. Get in touch with her o
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