Senate and House Republican leaders gather for their weekly media availability. https://youtu.be/xgkqilHNKnw
VIDEO: TVW: Legislative Republican Leadership Media Availability
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SRC On Air: Sen. Mark Schoesler on KXLY Radio in Spokane
Senator Mark Schoesler on 920 News Now with Teresa Lukens and Dave Spencer talking about his bill to repeal the long-term care payroll tax.
SRC On Air: Sen. Brad Hawkins talks with 12th District radio stations KOHO in Wenatchee and KOZI in Chelan
Sen. Brad Hawkins talks about his bills to help provide housing to Chelan County workers and improve traffic on Highway 2. He also discusses police reform, gubernatorial emergency power, long-term care payroll tax, and catalytic converter theft bills and sings Sweet...
VIDEO: KOMO: Catalytic converters bill to get public hearing in Legislature, featuring Sen. Jeff Wilson
Thieves who steal catalytic converters are coming under fire in the state Legislature. Senate Bill 5495 goes to a public hearing this (Tues) morning offering people a way to submit feedback.
VIDEO: KOMO: Federal and state aid for Whatcom County flood victims, featuring Sen. Simon Sefzik
Historic floods mean Whatcom County residents require help from local, state, and federal governments. Sen. Sefzik sponsors a bill to provide much needed state dollars as FEMA opens aid centers. #waleg https://youtu.be/-OzWoI-lIlE
VIDEO: Sen. Shelly Short Legislative Update
Sen. Short talks about bills that could provide tax relief, lower insurance rates, and expand motion picture production in Eastern Washington; and she discusses problems with the paid family medical leave program. https://youtu.be/IkhxoSN8scQ
SRC ON AIR: Sen. Perry Dozier on KTTH Radio’s Jason Rantz Show
SRC On-Air: Sen. Perry Dozier and KTTH Radio’s Jason Rantz rail against a Democrat idea to cut in-school learning by 20%.
Wilson catalytic converter bill gets hearing Tuesday
You can tell legislators what you think tomorrow (Tuesday) about a plan to crack down on catalytic converter theft. Tracy Ellis reports.
VIDEO: Sen. Mark Schoesler 2022 Session Week 2 Update
Sen. Schoesler talks about a session with remote committee meetings and only a few senators in person for floor sessions. He also gives updates on his bills to help school districts with maintenance needs and improve irrigation district elections....
This Week In Olympia Jan. 17 – Jan. 21
The Elephant in the Dome Podcast: Tracy Ellis and Kimberly Wirtz take a look at some of the things that happened this week in Olympia.
VIDEO: TVW: Inside Olympia, featuring Sen. John Braun
Senate Republican Leader John Braun discusses his caucus' priorities for the 2022 legislative session.
VIDEO: KING 5: Bill would allow creation of local income taxes, featuring Sen. John Braun
Even the bill's Democrat sponsor says it would likely face legal challenges in Washington, where income taxes are unconstitutional. Sen. Braun agrees and says Washingtonians don't want income taxes. https://youtu.be/ab3IUFwqRcs