Join University of Puget Sound for an engaging panel discussion previewing the upcoming legislative session in Olympia, featuring leaders from the Washington State Legislature.

Hear from House Speaker Laurie Jinkins (D-27th Legislative District) and Senate Republican Leader John Braun (R-20th Legislative District) as they discuss their parties' top priorities for the session and the potential impact on individuals and communities. Austin Jenkins, award-winning journalist and veteran host of Inside Olympia on TVW, will moderate the discussion.
 

Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025
5:30–8 p.m.
University of Puget Sound
Wheelock Student Center, Upper Marshall Hall
1500 N. Warner St., Tacoma, WA 98416

 Tickets
$10.00 - General Public
Free - University of Puget Sound Students, Faculty, & Staff
 

Agenda

5:30 p.m.   Check-in, Networking, & Refreshments
                        -  Hosted Bar & Hors d'oeuvres
6 p.m.        Program
                        -  Welcome by Isiaah Crawford, President, University of Puget Sound
                        -  Opening Remarks by Kristin Ang '00, President, Port of Tacoma Commission
                        -  Panel Discussion
                        -  Audience Q&A
7:30 p.m.   Wrap-up & Networking

Panelists
Rep. Laurie Jinkins, House Speaker - D-27th Legislative District
Sen. John Braun, Republican Leader - R-20th Legislative District

Moderator
Austin Jenkins, Staff Writer at Pluribus & Host of Inside Olympia on TVW

Parking
On campus parking will be available in parking lots P6 - P10. Parking locations can be found on our campus map. Please note that the Wheelock Student Center parking lot is closed during Winter Break.

Questions
For questions, please email events@pugetsound.edu. 
 

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