Senate Page, Alice Feng, asks House Health Care & Wellness Committee Chair Dan Bronoske (D), and Committee Member, Andrew Engell (R), about addressing the insurance gap for those retiring early. The House Health Care & Wellness Committee considers a broad range of issues relating to the provision of physical and behavioral health care services; and strategies to promote better health. Health care service issues include the licensing and regulation of health care facilities, the credentialing of new health care professions, and the scope of practice for all healthcare professions. The committee regulates pharmacies and pharmaceutical drugs and has oversight and regulatory responsibility for state public health programs. The committee also considers issues relating to the accessibility and affordability of health care in both the private health insurance market and public health programs such as Medicaid and the state health exchange.
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Senate Page, Victoria Wang, asks House Health Care & Wellness Committee Chair Dan Bronoske (D), and Committee Member, Andrew Engell (R), about how to improve access to affordable coverage while maintaining quality healthcare. The House Health Care & Wellness Committee considers a broad range of issues relating to the provision of physical and behavioral health care services; and strategies to promote better health. Health care service issues include the licensing and regulation of health care facilities, the credentialing of new health care professions, and the scope of practice for all healthcare professions. The committee regulates pharmacies and pharmaceutical drugs and has oversight and regulatory responsibility for state public health programs. The committee also considers issues relating to the accessibility and affordability of health care in both the private health insurance market and public health programs such as Medicaid and the state health exchange.
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Senate Page, Aanya Panwar, asks Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee Chair Mike Chapman (D), and Ranking Member, Ron Muzzall (R), about the economic and environmental impacts of sustainable agriculture regulations. The Senate Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee considers issues relating to:
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What is the committee leadership perspective on balancing the need to expand housing while conserving forests? Senate Page, Abhay Sankar, asks Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee Chair Mike Chapman (D), and Ranking Member, Ron Muzzall (R), about the this challenge. The Senate Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee considers issues relating to:
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Senate Page, Andy Sinha, asks House Housing Committee Chair Strom Peterson (D), and Republican House Floor Leader, and House Housing Committee member, April Connors (R), what the legislature is doing to assist veterans and first responders with access to housing. The House Housing Committee considers a broad array of issues relating to housing, including accessibility, affordability, assistance, and supply; land use and zoning primarily related to residential uses; landlord-tenant law; homelessness; homeownership; farmworker housing; manufactured housing; housing authorities; and the Housing Finance Commission.
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Senate Page, Brielle Peterson, asks House Housing Committee Chair Strom Peterson (D), and Republican House Floor Leader, and House Housing Committee member, April Connors (R), how the legislature might manage the differences between rural and urban development objectives to address the housing shortage. The House Housing Committee considers a broad array of issues relating to housing, including accessibility, affordability, assistance, and supply; land use and zoning primarily related to residential uses; landlord-tenant law; homelessness; homeownership; farmworker housing; manufactured housing; housing authorities; and the Housing Finance Commission.
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House Page, Andrew Rousselle, asks House Housing Committee Chair Strom Peterson (D), and Republican House Floor Leader, and House Housing Committee member, April Connors (R), what effects rent stabilization legislation might have. The House Housing Committee considers a broad array of issues relating to housing, including accessibility, affordability, assistance, and supply; land use and zoning primarily related to residential uses; landlord-tenant law; homelessness; homeownership; farmworker housing; manufactured housing; housing authorities; and the Housing Finance Commission.
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House Page, Lilah McCulloch, asks House Education Committee Assistant Ranking Member, Micheal Keaton (R), and Senate Early Learning and K-12 Education Committee Chair, Lisa Wellman (D), what the legislature is doing to increase access to early learning. The Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Committee considers issues relating to:
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Senate Page, Deagan Martinsen, asks Senate Early Learning and K-12 Education Committee Chair, Lisa Wellman (D), and House Education Committee Assistant Ranking Member, Micheal Keaton (R) how special ed funding is being allocated equally. The Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Committee considers issues relating to:
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This video collection follows two real Washington State bills focused on technology and youth—AI chatbots and social media feeds—as they move through the full legislative process. From public hearings and stakeholder advocacy to amendments, floor debate, and final decisions, viewers see how lawmakers, the public, and state leaders shape policy in real time. Along the way, the series highlights key concepts like committee work, bill cutoffs, lobbying, and the governor’s role, helping teachers, students, and the general public connect civics concepts to current issues in Olympia. Essential Questions
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