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Dent says early session marked by cooperation, tight budgets and measured expectations

by NANCE BESTON
Staff Writer | January 22, 2026 3:00 AM

OLYMPIA — As the Washington Legislature moves through the early days of its 60‑day session, Rep. Tom Dent, R‑Moses Lake, says the tone at the Capitol has been calmer than last year, with lawmakers still sorting through priorities and positioning their bills for consideration. 

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