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Ultimate SHW for the year. Guest: Researcher, blogger and radio personality Susan Bruce. End of legislative season, beginning of election season. Reflections from the press box of the House. The new voting display system. Public’s access to legislative events. Right to Know law. Positive experience of committee work. Guidance of Norelli and Morse. At least one bill has been vetoed, so there will be a veto override session in the fall. -Fishin’ Blues, Taj Mahal- Bills that passed, bills that failed. New bill for next year to establish a State Fossil. State songs. Medicaid Expansion, a version of private insurance. Minimum wage. Death penalty abolishment. Principle vs. politics. -Summertime, Janis Joplin- Election outlook. Filing period. Upcoming campaign season. Bird-Dogging campaigns. Filing period coming up for new legislation.