Ferguson and Reichert discuss child care and small businesses during second WA gubernatorial debate | 4thepeople-elections-coverage [Video]

SPOKANE, Wash. — Candidates for Washington governor took the stage for their second debate in Spokane on Wednesday evening. 

Bob Ferguson (D) and Dave Reichert (R) debated for an hour at the Fox Theater on topics such as child care, education, housing and small business. 

The debate was put on by Nonstop Local KHQ, Nonstop Local KNDU/KNDO, The Association of Washington Business and Greater Spokane Inc. 

When posed questions about Washington’s tax system for individuals and businesses, Ferguson made a point to mention how expensive child care can be. 

“We have a Fair Start for Kids Act here in Washington State. That’s a good start by our legislature. We need to invest more in that so working people across our state can get child care that’s affordable and still work in our public sectors and private sectors and help fuel our economy,” said Ferguson. 

The Fair Start for Kids Actis a bill that aims to …