Season 13 Episode 29 | 29m 52s Video has closed captioning.
Renee and Ronnie Ellis with CNHI News Service run down the key state legislative races in this year's primary contest, the top-tier candidates vying for the Democratic nomination in the 6th Congressional District, the impact of recent educator activism in response to pension legislation and education funding, and more.
Aired: 05/18/18
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Renee and Ronnie Ellis with CNHI News discuss key state legislative races and more.
