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The People’s Initiatives
Giving parents a voice and protecting fairness in girls’ sports
- Initiative IL26-001 – Restoring Parental Rights in Schools—It recognizes parents as the primary stakeholders in their children’s upbringing
- Initiative IL26-638 – Protecting Fairness in Girls’ Sports—This initiative aims to protect the integrity of girls’ interscholastic sports
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AUDIO: Sen. Christian: Washington Shouldn’t Miss Education Funding Opportunity
Washington could get more money for education without raising state taxes. Tracy Ellis reports.
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Former Gov. Chris Gregoire: Is Washington Losing Its Competitive Edge? | Elephant in the Dome
Is Washington losing its competitive edge? Former Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire joins Sen. Chris Gildon on The Elephant in the Dome to discuss growing concerns about the state’s business climate — and what Washington can do to remain a place where businesses grow, jobs are created and families can afford to live. Gregoire, who now...
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STATEMENT: Natural gas choice remains an issue for Washington families, businesses
OLYMPIA — The Washington Supreme Court today struck down Initiative 2066, the voter-approved 2024 measure that aimed to protect access to natural gas for homes and businesses and limit state and local policies that restrict or discourage its use. The court ruled 6-3 that I-2066 violated the Washington Constitution’s single-subject requirement. The majority concluded that...
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STATEMENT: UW engineering building case outcome falls short of accountability
OLYMPIA — Sen. Matt Boehnke, R-Kennewick, released the following statement after 33 people charged with first-degree criminal trespass following the May 2025 occupation of the University of Washington’s Interdisciplinary Engineering Building entered stipulated orders of continuance. Under the agreements, the charges can be dismissed after 12 months if the defendants meet certain requirements, including community...
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VIDEO: The Center Square: Sen. Schoesler Says Adding Bureaucracy With Strained Budgets Is “Flat Wrong”
“Why is an equity, environmental justice, and civil rights person at $12,000 a month really that important when the job’s already being done?” “I thought it was appropriate that we shed the light of day on the silliness that’s going on when there are real serious natural resources budget issues.”
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The Cost of Crime: Unpacking Washington State’s Organized Retail Theft Crisis
Hosted by Senator Chris Gildon, this episode of The Elephant in the Dome features Washington Retail Association guests Jan Himebaugh and Crystal Leatherman. Together, they explore Washington’s escalating organized retail crime crisis, examine its connection to broader illegal networks, and discuss actionable solutions to rebuild accountability. TRANSCRIPT
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LOWER GAS PRICES NOW: WA State Senate Republicans are formally requesting that Gov. Bob Ferguson immediately call a special session for one clear purpose: Lower gas prices by pausing the CCA and low carbon fuel standards.
LOWER GAS PRICES NOW: WA State Senate Republicans are formally requesting that Governor Bob Ferguson immediately call a special session for one clear purpose: Lower gas prices by pausing climate fuel taxes from the Climate Commitment Act (SB 5126, passed in 2021 and enacted in 2023) and the low-carbon fuel standards. These actions would take 55 cents off the price of a gallon of gas.These sky-high state taxes are hitting Washington families and individuals hard at the pump.According to AAA, the average gas price in Washington is currently $5.37 a gallon — a full $1.09 higher than the national average of $4.28. Gas taxes went up again on July 1st.It’s time for state government to lower the cost of fuel, not keep raising it. Families and working people need real, meaningful relief.Read the full letter calling on Governor Ferguson to act now: ow.ly/9E4j50ZZnvP#PainInTheGas #UnaffordableWA #GovernmentGreed #StopTheGreed #ReturnAffordability #waleg
Education Freedom Tax Credits: Several SRC Senators, led by Sen. Leonard Christian, strongly urge Gov. Bob Ferguson to sign up our state for a Federal program that expands education right here. It would give students significantly more resources for their education and comes with no additional cost to taxpayers.Washington State has until January 1st to decide whether to enroll into the program. Do the right thing, Governor Bob Ferguson. There’s no downside to it.Full Statement, Letter, and More Information Here: ow.ly/3n5v50ZZ1Wb#Education #waedu #waleg
