Sen. Jeff Wilson talks with Kyle Pauley on KXRO radio about COVID masking, his disappointment with the Democrat’s transportation package, tow truck safety, and catalytic converter thefts. https://soundcloud.com/kxronews/2-9-22-senator-jeff-wilson
COVID
AUDIO: Schoesler encourages public to take survey on COVID vaccines for students
Do you think your child should be required to get the COVID vaccine to attend school? Tracy Ellis explains how you can weigh in on the subject.
AUDIO: Start managing COVID like flu, state expert tells senators
Is it time to start managing COVID like the flu? A state expert tells senators it is. Kimberly Wirtz explains.
VIDEO: KOMO: Courtroom challenge for COVID vaccine mandate for state workers to be heard this week, feat. Sen. Mike Padden
“A Thurston County judge is scheduled later this week to hear arguments about Gov. Jay Inslee's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for state workers as opponents seek to have the order overturned by the courts.” https://youtu.be/XRJi0th2AcQ
AUDIO: Ericksen vaccination-rights bill becomes rallying point against Inslee decree
Gov. Inslee’s COVID vaccine mandate stirred a hornet’s nest -Tracy Ellis tells us a vaccination-rights bill introduced months ago is now a focal point for protesters.
SRC On Air: Sen. Doug Ericksen on KTTH’s Jason Rantz Show
Sen. Doug Ericksen talks with KTTH’s Jason Rantz about requiring COVID vaccines to participate in certain activities.
VIDEO: KOMO TV: Pierce County lawmaker calls for more COVID vaccine amid risk of Phase 1 rollback, featuring Sen. Chris Gildon
Amid the threat of being ordered to rollback to Phase 1 because of its worsening COVID metrics, Sen. Chris Gildon issued an urgent plea for Pierce County to receive more doses of the vaccine.
AUDIO: COVID rollback: Governor ‘just doesn’t get it,’ Wilson says
Reimposing COVID restrictions in three counties creates hardship and frustration according to a state Senator. Tracy Ellis has details.
VIDEO: KING 5: Sen. Sharon Brown featured in report about calling on the governor to lift COVID restrictions
Sen. Brown authored Open Safe, Open Now: A Republican plan for Phase 3 and Beyond. https://youtu.be/MERYuK5TXMo
Education committee leaders urge vaccine access for all school employees
A group of influential state Senators wants ALL school employees to get COVID vaccines as early as next month. Tracy Ellis explains.
Hawkins sponsors bill to address learning loss
It’s been another tough school year for kids, parents, and educators because of COVID. Tracy Ellis tells us about a new proposal for schools.
Ericksen introduces resolution declaring emergency 30-day session on COVID issues
Hoping to limit extreme bills from Democrats, a state Senator wants the upcoming legislative session to be only 30 days and focused almost solely on COVID recovery. Tracy Ellis reports.