Washington’s legislative session kicked off Monday. Lawmakers are working on the state’s budget, as Washington faces a multibillion-dollar budget gap. Governor-elect Bob Ferguson will be sworn in on Wednesday. He released his budget priorities last week. He said lawmakers should focus on cuts and efficiency.

Jeanie Lindsay is the Olympia correspondent for partner station KUOW and has reported on these issues. She joins us with details of what officials have planned as they navigate the budget gap.

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