Inland Journal: WA legislative recap; new schools and parks; and how to advocate for others

About this episode

The episode recaps Washington's 2026 legislative session, discusses new parks and schools in Spokane, and features insights on effective advocacy.

Public radio state government reporter Sarah Mizes-Tan summarizes Washington's 2026 legislative session. We hear about new parks and schools projects scheduled for Spokane this year. Spokane author Kathy Colkitt writes about how to be an effective advocate.

People in this episode

Guest: Kathy Colkitt

Topics covered

• Washington legislative session
• parks
• schools
• advocacy

Keywords

• public radio
• state government
• Spokane

Mentioned in this episode

Places: WA, Washington, Spokane

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