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What state lawmakers have to do in January

December 27, 2025

The Northwest Politicast

(OLYMPIA, Wash.) – In this special edition of the Northwest Politicast, we talk with leaders from both parties about the challenges lawmakers face when they convene for 2026 legislative session.

In a short 60 days, they must come up with a supplemental state budget that is already in the red. And the job just got a lot harder, as the state’s emergency response to the recent floods is expected to be enormous.

Guests include State Representative Drew Stokesbary (R-Auburn) and State Representative Joe Fitzgibbon (D-Seattle).

The Northwest Politicast with Jeff Pohjola: From this Washington to that one, Jeff Pohjola will explore the

(OLYMPIA, Wash.) – In this special edition of the Northwest Politicast, we talk with leaders from both parties about the challenges lawmakers face when they convene for 2026 legislative session.

In a short 60 days, they must come up with a supplemental state budget that is already in the red. And the job just got a lot harder, as the state's emergency response to the recent floods is expected to be enormous.

Guests include State Representative Drew Stokesbary (R-Auburn) and State Representative Joe Fitzgibbon (D-Seattle).

The Northwest Politicast with Jeff Pohjola: From this Washington to that one, Jeff Pohjola will explore the issues and politics of the week. Frequent guests and top analysts break down the news to get to the heart of what matters most.

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