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How upcoming state laws could make it to Washington next

As the calendar turned to 2019 this week, new laws are taking effect, and new state legislatures are looking to push even more changes. In some states, these measures will address gun safety, roll back business licensing regulations and legalize marijuana. Amna Nawaz checks in with The Hill national correspondent Reid Wilson, who tracks changes to state policies, for an overview.

How upcoming state laws could make it to Washington next

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