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2023 legislative review awb officers
Laura Lawton , Chair Lawton Printing Services , Spokane
Dave Rankin , Vice Chair Rankin Equipment Company , Yakima
Roy Heynderickx , Secretary / Treasurer Saint Martin ’ s University , Lacey
Paula Linnen , Immediate Past Chair Battelle , Richland
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Kris Johnson , President Dave Mastin , VP , Government Affairs Jason Hagey , VP , Communications Greg Welch , Director of Finance Sean Heiner , Director of Membership
Carly Michael , Director of Member Relations & Events
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Session Produces Big Wins , Major Setbacks
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Lawmakers made significant progress on housing , but took big steps back on employment law . Dave Mastin
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Issue Area Reports
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16 Health Care
18 Energy & Environment
24 Workforce , Education and Child Care
29 Budget & Taxation
34 Land Use , Construction and Housing
38 Transportation
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Editorial Scorecard
5 Newspaper commentary on the 2023 legislative session
Session Extras
42 Members and Advocacy
44 Vote Record
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