A bill in the state Senate would repeal the wildly unpopular long-term care payroll tax and the entire Washington Cares Act. Tracy Ellis explains.
AUDIO: Only fix for problematic long-term care tax is repeal, says Braun
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VIDEO: Spokane Talks: Legislative Update, featuring Sen. Mike Padden.
First in a series of legislative updates from the Washington State Senate. Today's guest Sen. Mike Padden on public safety and police reform. https://youtu.be/FhYgYE5QX0w
AUDIO: Three Padden bills advance in Law and Justice Committee
A state Senator is working to improve public safety in Washington. Tracy Ellis explains.
VIDEO: Sen. Shelly Short 2022 session week 3 update
7th District Sen. Shelly Short talks about bills related to the Governor’s emergency powers and the long-term care payroll tax. https://youtu.be/6tpMA3-nKTc
VIDEO: Sen. Mark Schoesler 2022 session week 3 update
9th District Sen. Mark Schoesler talks about the long-term care bills that were being considered by the Senate. He also gives a preview of the upcoming state revenue forecast. https://youtu.be/sVNVOdvfWks
VIDEO: Senate resolution honoring Sen. Doug Ericksen
The Washington State Senate honors the life and legislative accomplishments of Senator Doug Ericksen.
This Week In Olympia Jan. 24 – Jan. 28
The Elephant in the Dome Podcast: Tracy Ellis takes a look at some of the things that happened this week in Olympia.
AUDIO: State Senate pays tribute to Sen. Doug Ericksen
The State Senate pays tribute to the late Senator Doug Ericksen. Tracy Ellis reports.
VIDEO: TVW: Inside Olympia, featuring Sen. Phil Fortunato
Sen. Fortunato talks with Inside Olympia host Austin Jenkins about housing and homelessness legislation. https://youtu.be/J-HowIYkFjI
SRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Wilson on Seattle’s Morning News on KIRO Radio
KIRO Radio’s Dave Ross interviews Sen. Jeff Wilson about his bill to make roadway accident scenes safer for tow trucks, emergency responders and citizens.
AUDIO: 7th District Legislative Update
Listen to this 7th District Legislative Update with Senator Shelly Short. Topics: The long-term care payroll tax and the Governor’s emergency powers.
SRC On Air: Sen. Lynda Wilson on Town Hall on KEDO Radio in Longview
Sen. Lynda Wilson talks to KEDO Radio’s Mike Wallin about anti-gun legislation, bad Democrat bills, the governor’s emergency powers, and her tax relief plan.