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We did not let a short 60-day session shrink our ambition for system changes that will benefit young people in Washington. 

After today, legislators will turn their attention to finalizing the supplemental budget and passing bills considered necessary to implement that budget.

In partnership with the Center for Children & Youth Justice, Rachel Sottile and Kia C. Franklin published an op-ed continuing our commitment to end all fines and fees imposed on youth in Washington.

This week marked the release of House and Senate budget proposals, and yet another bill cutoff deadline.

This week saw some late night floor action, the start of “opposite chamber” policy committee hearings, and SB 5974 passed out of the House Human Services, Youth, & Early Learning committee this morning (9-2)!

Today marks day 33 of session, meaning we are more than halfway through this short, 60-day session.