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In final push, WA lawmakers debate drugs, budget

With just hours remaining in the legislative session, lawmakers must wrap up a whirlwind debate on how to handle drug possession. Central to the dispute is whether it should be a felony, a misdemeanor, or even a crime at all. But even more urgently, the House and Senate must also agree on a budget to avoid being called back to Olympia. We’ll break down the 2023 term.

PLUS: Fox News has to pay a hefty settlement after the conservative media giant gave a platform to false claims about election fraud.

AND: The US Supreme Court issues another late-Friday ruling on abortion.

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With just hours remaining in the legislative session, lawmakers must wrap up a whirlwind debate on how to handle drug possession. Central to the dispute is whether it should be a felony, a misdemeanor, or even a crime at all. But even more urgently, the House and Senate must also agree on a budget to avoid being called back to Olympia. We'll break down the 2023 term.

PLUS: Fox News has to pay a hefty settlement after the conservative media giant gave a platform to false claims about election fraud.

AND: The US Supreme Court issues another late-Friday ruling on abortion.

Guests include Northwest Newsradio's ABC's Andy Field and legal analyst Paul Queary of the Washington Observer.

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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