Lt. Gov. Cyrus Habib serves as the President of the Washington State Senate, and serves as the Acting Governor when Gov. Inslee is away from the state.

As a former legislator, Habib was recognized as a progressive voice, championing legislation ranging from paid sick leave to privacy protections and civil rights.

This conversation featured Lt. Gov. Habib’s policy prescription for higher education, his work on economic development, and his thoughts on the 2020 legislative session.

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