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Washington voters returned Democrats to power in Olympia last fall, selecting Jay Inslee for governor and giving Democrats a majority in the House and Senate. But as the new legislative session begins this week, the balance of power has shifted. Two Democrats have jumped ship and now Republicans control the Senate. Is it a new era of bipartisan agreement, or a recipe for government gridlock? How will our elected leaders find $2 billion to fix a budget deficit and fully fund education? We convene former Governors Dan Evans and Mike Lowry to share their perspectives on the state of Washington State and their advice for Governor Inslee!