Capitol Coverage: Taking Stock of the Session

By On March 18, 2013 · Leave a Comment · In Bente Birkeland, Capitol Conversation, Capitol Coverage, Interview, Interviews, KRCC News, Politics

State lawmakers are a little more than halfway through the legislative session, and there’s been no shortage of drama and divisive issues. Bente Birkeland takes stock of what’s happened so far and what’s ahead as part of our capitol conversation series.

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