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Progressives call for worker protections as legislature mulls recess

Julia Shumway and Arren Kimbel-Sannit//March 16, 2020//

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Progressives call for worker protections as legislature mulls recess

Progressives call for worker protections as legislature mulls recess

Julia Shumway and Arren Kimbel-Sannit//March 16, 2020//

Rep. Raquel Terán argues Monday against legislators simply going home in wake of COVID-19, and says lawmakers need to enact financial relief for those affected. (Capitol...

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