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Shewmake named chair of Environment, Energy & Technology

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Washington Senate Democrats elected first-term Sen. Sharon Shewmake to chair the influential Environment, Energy, & Technology Committee, replacing Sen. Joe Nguyễn, who was recently named director of the Department of Commerce.

Shewmake, D-Bellingham, tells The Observer she’s looking forward to ensuring the success of the ambitious climate policies adopt…

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