Wildfire Recovery Sparks Calls to Cut Red Tape in Washington

Washington lawmakers from both parties say they will work together to help Spokane wildfire victims rebuild after more than 900 homes and buildings were destroyed in last weekend's devastating fires. Republican Sen. Mark Schoesler and Democratic Sen. Yasmin Trudeau say they plan to pursue funding and reduce bureaucratic delays, but concerns remain that Washington's building codes and energy regulations could significantly increase rebuilding costs for families who lost everything. In this report, we examine the latest wildfire damage estimates, bipartisan relief efforts, and why state regulations could become a major issue during Spokane's recovery. #SpokaneWildfires #WashingtonState #WildfireRecovery #Spokane #WashingtonPolitics #BuildingCodes #HousingCosts #FireRecovery #CenterSquare #WashingtonInFocus