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The south central Washington lawmakers will provide an update of the 2022 legislative session and then take questions.

The interviews start Tuesday, January 12 at 7:40 a.m. and continue throughout the legislative session.

Lawmakers say if remote testimony is successful during the session they'll push to expand its use in future legislative sessions.

Lawmakers in over half the states to push back against the executive powers of governors and health officials who have imposed restrictions during the pandemic.

People who wish to participate may call (509) 204-4354 between 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 2. Callers may listen to the program and may ask a question by pressing the STAR (*) key on their telephone keypads.

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