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Small Business, Child Care, and Education in Rural Washington | Conversation with Emily Randall in Shelton
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Recorded at Urraco Coffee, this in-person conversation with Congresswoman Emily Randall focuses on the challenges and opportunities facing rural communities across Washington’s 6th Congressional District.
The discussion covers pressures on small and micro-businesses, rising costs tied to tariffs and supply chains, and how immigration policy is impacting local employers. Randall also addresses health care access in Mason County, why the area is considered a child care desert, and what federal and state roles look like in expanding child care availability in rural communities.
The conversation wraps with tourism and international visitor concerns ahead of major events like the World Cup, cross-border relationships with Canada, and ongoing challenges around education funding, special education, and the importance of fully funding IDEA.
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