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Budgets, it has been said, are really value statements, representing the priorities of the people involved. So, as the Legislature convenes Monday for a scheduled 105-day session that will include formation of the state government budget for the next two years, we offer some suggestions for delineating those priorities: • For Southwest Washington lawmakers, a replacement Interstate 5 Bridge should be top of mind.

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