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New Lawmakers and Lab-Grown Meat Ban | 2026 Lawmakers Day 7

Season 56 Episode 5 | 30m 9s

New lawmakers outline their goals

On Day 7 of Lawmakers, four new lawmakers join the show. Sen. Jason Dickerson outlines his bill to ban lab-grown meat. Sen. Jaha Howard, who is also a dentist, discusses health issues and helping small businesses. Plus, Rep. Bill Fincher on his desire to cap property taxes. And we’re joined by the state’s youngest lawmaker, 21-year-old Rep. Akbar Ali.

01/28/2026 | Rating TV-G

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Lawmakers

New Lawmakers and Lab-Grown Meat Ban | 2026 Lawmakers Day 7

Season 56 Episode 5 | 30m 9s

On Day 7 of Lawmakers, four new lawmakers join the show. Sen. Jason Dickerson outlines his bill to ban lab-grown meat. Sen. Jaha Howard, who is also a dentist, discusses health issues and helping small businesses. Plus, Rep. Bill Fincher on his desire to cap property taxes. And we’re joined by the state’s youngest lawmaker, 21-year-old Rep. Akbar Ali.

01/28/2026 | Rating TV-G

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