A big thumbs up from a state senator on the decision to stop federal talks about breaching the Snake River dams. Tracy Ellis reports.
AUDIO: Dozier applauds latest sign of support for Snake River dams
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The Elephant in the Dome Podcast – Out of Order – When Politics Turn Violent and Budgets Break
Following the tragic act of political violence in Minnesota, Washington Senate Republican Leader John Braun urges bipartisan condemnation of all violence. He also warns of looming budget shortfalls after a sobering revenue forecast, criticizes tax hikes, and argues...
AUDIO: FOX News Radio Evening Edition—Senator MacEwen balances needs of a rural district
State Sen. Drew MacEwen discusses the challenge of serving both rural and urban communities in Washington State—a top agricultural producer with major cities like Seattle and Spokane. He highlights the balancing act of policymaking and shares why his state’s diverse...
AUDIO: Sen. Chris Gildon on KVI’s Ari Hoffman Show – Budget “Reckless,” Ferguson “Caved to the Left”
Washington’s budget is “$3.50 from disaster,” says Sen. Chris Gildon on KVI’s Ari Hoffman Show. Gildon slams the Legislative Democrats’ spending and Gov. Ferguson’s record tax hikes after new forecasts show a looming shortfall.
AUDIO: Sen. Chris Gildon on the Lars Larson Show – Budget Barely Misses Iceberg
Sen. Chris Gildon joins Lars Larson to unpack Washington’s shaky budget outlook, blasting record tax hikes and warning of looming shortfalls despite billions in new revenue. “It didn’t have to be this way,” he says.
AUDIO: New revenue forecast is ‘near-miss’ but big trouble may be ahead, says Republican budget leader
A near financial disaster is looming in Washington State. Tracy Ellis reports.
Elephant in the Dome Podcast: Washington’s Health Care Crisis: Hospital Closures & Hidden Costs
Hospitals across Washington are hurting, clinics are shutting down, and costs are skyrocketing. In this episode of Elephant in the Dome, state senators break down the crisis hitting our health care system—from new taxes impacting hospitals to hidden costs that could...
AUDIO: Governor signs Goehner bill, opening the door to duplexes, townhomes in rural growth areas
Washington counties will soon be able to allow duplexes, townhomes, and cottage-style homes in more rural areas. Tracy Ellis explains.
The Elephant in the Dome Podcast: Gov. Ferguson’s First Big Test: What He Signed, Vetoed, and Didn’t
Senate Republican Leader John Braun reacts to Governor Bob Ferguson’s bill signings, a surprising veto, and the policies he let stand. From tax hikes to housing studies, police funding to rent control, we break down what made the cut—and what didn’t—in his first...
AUDIO: Despite signing of anti-parents’ rights bill, ‘this isn’t over,’ says Dozier
A state Senator is frustrated after the governor signed a new law that overrides Washington’s 2024 parental-rights protections. Tracy Ellis reports.
AUDIO: Senate Republicans react to Ferguson signing largest tax increase in state history
Governor Bob Ferguson made big promises about fiscal responsibility, but today, Senate Republicans say he threw those promises out the window. Tracy Ellis reports.
AUDIO: The Health Care Crisis: Sen. Ron Muzzall Speaks with Lars Larson
State Senator Ron Muzzall joins Lars Larson to discuss the financial struggles of hospitals, the impact of legislative decisions, and the urgent need for reform. He warns of rising costs and reduced access, urging swift action before the system collapses.