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Tana Senn tapped to lead WA's Department of Children, Youth, and Families

Incoming Governor Bob Ferguson has chosen Representative Tana Senn for the role of the next director of Washington’s Department of Children, Youth, and Families. Since joining the legislature in 2013, she’s championed bills to expand childcare access.

Murrow News Fellow Laura Isaza has more on the state representative from Mercer Island and her new role.

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Laura Isaza covers Washington state politics as a Murrow News Fellow at KNKX. Her previous reporting has appeared in The Seattle Times, NPR's All Things Considered, KALW, Atmos, and The Boston Globe. Story tips can be sent to lisaza@knkx.org.