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State Legislature Passes Tax Cuts

By Frederica Freyberg | Here & Now

February 21, 2020

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WPR Capitol Reporter Laurel White breaks down the action in the state Assembly this week. State legislators passed a state tax cut and failed to pass legislation on sexual assault evidence kits.

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