Washington’s freshman class of lawmakers — the largest in a long time — makes itself heard

Washington’s legislators will be back in the capitol on May 16 to hash out the state’s law on possession of drugs.

One important player: The freshman class in the House.

KNKX reporter Scott Greenstone spent this year’s legislative session following one member of the new class of lawmakers – the largest since anyone can remember – as they make themselves heard in Washington politics.

In the third part of this series, Rep. Sharlett Mena passes her first bills, and comes into conflict with her party’s leaders. Read more at knkx.org.