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WA State House of Representatives welcomes its most diverse class ever

Speaker of the House Laurie Jenkins was the first woman and first openly lesbian legislator ever sworn into that position. Five years later, she said the incoming class of representatives is more diverse than ever before.

KNKX reporter Bellamy Pailthorp has more about why that’s important.

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Bellamy Pailthorp covers the environment for KNKX with an emphasis on climate justice, human health and food sovereignty. She enjoys reporting about how we will power our future while maintaining healthy cultures and livable cities. Story tips can be sent to bpailthorp@knkx.org.