After 133 years, Washington may soon officially become the Evergreen State. Tracy Ellis explains.
AUDIO: Senate votes yet again to nickname Washington ‘the Evergreen State’
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AUDIO: Senate passes Warnick bill to designate official state cactus
The Columbia Plateau cactus is on its way to becoming Washington’s official state cactus. Tracy Ellis has more.
AUDIO: 35th District lawmakers fight job-killing DOH fee hikes that could top 500%, crush local shellfish industry
Lawmakers are sounding the alarm over a proposed shellfish fee hike that could soar by 500 percent or more. Tracy Ellis reports.
AUDIO: KOZI Radio: Legislative Update with Sen. Keith Goehner: Taxes, Public Safety, and Community Engagement
Senator Keith Goehner joins KOZI Radio to discuss key issues in the current legislative session, including proposed income tax changes, transportation funding concerns, homelessness strategies, public safety bills, and initiatives affecting citizen rights. He also...
AUDIO: Live from Olympia: Legislative Updates with Senator Shelly Short and Representatives Andrew Engell & Hunter Abell
Senator Shelly Short and Representatives Andrew Engell and Hunter Abell share updates on key issues impacting Washington’s Seventh Legislative District—from wildfire funding and rural hospital challenges to wildlife management, tax proposals, and the latest on citizen...
AUDIO: Sen. Judy Warnick calls for public hearing on women’s sports initiative
A statewide initiative aimed at clarifying who can compete in girls’ sports is now in the Legislature’s hands. Tracy Ellis reports
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Sen. Braun AUDIO: Legislative Update: Senate Republican Leader John Braun Warns Against Bill Limiting Citizen Initiatives AUDIO: Is the fourth time a charm? Commonsense child safety bill passes Senate…again AUDIO: Braun bill aims to protect housing grant program from...
AUDIO: Torres bill targets dangerous roadways with new crash prevention zones
Lives lost on dangerous roads pushes a state Senator to act. Tracy Ellis reports.
AUDIO: Sen. Jeff Wilson Warns Against “Initiative Killer” on The Ari Hoffman Show
Senator Jeff Wilson joined KVI’s Ari Hoffman Show to sound the alarm on a proposal that would make Washington’s initiative process harder. The plan adds new hurdles like requiring 1,000 signatures before starting, extra verification steps, and restrictions on paid...
AUDIO: 7th Legislative District Update: Senator Shelly Short Opposes Initiative Restrictions and Pushes Wildlife Management Reform
Senator Shelly Short speaks out against a bill that would make it harder for Washingtonians to file and run initiatives, calling it an attack on citizen voices. She also highlights her support for a new approach to wildlife management aimed at addressing declining...
AUDIO: Legislative Update: Senate Republican Leader John Braun Warns Against Bill Limiting Citizen Initiatives
Senate Republican Leader John Braun raises concerns about a bill introduced by the Democratic majority that would make it harder for Washingtonians to propose initiatives and gather signatures. Braun argues that the measure undermines direct democracy guaranteed by...
AUDIO: 9th Legislative District Update: Senator Mark Schoesler Discusses Tax Proposals and Capital Budget Concerns in Week Two of Session
Senator Mark Schoesler provides insight into the second week of the legislative session. He highlights the flood of new tax proposals—ranging from utility and cellphone taxes to income and wealth taxes—and their impact on hardworking families. Schoesler also shares...