Public Affairs Videos

As the Washington State Legislature gears up for a new session, three Seattle lawmakers join us to discuss their 2013 priorities. Democrats control the governor`s mansion and the state House, but the move by two Senate Democrats to join forces with Republicans has swayed the balance of power. Will this create compromise or chaos as Olympia prepares to fill a $1 billion budget gap and find another $1 billion for public education? Will lawmakers be forced to raise taxes or make deep cuts in services? We hear from Sen. David Frockt (D-46th), Rep. Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37th) and Rep. Reuven Carlyle (D-36th) about what`s on their agenda!