Taking the Initiative

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Rep. Brian King

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Mar 14, 2018

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Rep. Brian King reviews top initiatives for the state of Utah in 2018. Topics include Our Schools Now: education funding and Medicaid expansion, providing access to affordable healthcare.

Produced by: Mountain West Newsmakers Team

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