In 2023, Washington's legislature has the largest freshman class since anyone can remember, and the most diverse ever recorded. But they’re working in an institution designed in the 1800s – by and for white male farmers.
KNKX reporter Scott Greenstone follows Rep. Sharlett Mena, one of these freshman members who’s pushing for change, from the campaign to the capitol.
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Washington’s legislators will be back in the capitol on May 16 to hash out the state’s law on possession of drugs. One important player: The freshman class in the House. This is the third part of KNKX's "Freshman Magic" series.
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KNKX reporter Scott Greenstone is following freshman lawmaker Rep. Sharlett Mena through her first session. In the second part of our "Freshman Magic" series, we’re going across the street from the Capitol – where the new lawmakers have their offices.
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Washington's legislature has a large freshman class and the most diverse ever recorded. But they’re working in an institution designed in the 1800s – by and for white male farmers. This is part one of KNKX's "Freshman Magic" series.