Legislative Update

Feb. 18, 2020
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We discuss bills and other issues from the state capitol in our weekly legislative update. This week, we talk to Republican leaders, Senate Majority Leader Rick Gray and House Speaker Pro Tempore T.J. Shope.

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Senate Majority Leader Rick Gray and House Speaker Pro Tempore T.J. Shope

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Special education funding

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