A step backwards for Washington’s low-income families and marginalized communities – that’s how Senate Republican Caucus budget leaders are describing the Democrats budget. Tracy Ellis reports.
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AUDIO: Republicans react to Legislature’s approval of capital gains income tax
An income tax on Capital Gains has now passed out of the state Legislature and is headed to the governor. Tracy Ellis has details.
AUDIO: That’s a wrap: Republican leaders wish Legislature had listened to the people more
The 2021 Washington State Legislative Session is now history… Republican leaders wish legislators had listened to the people more. Tracy Ellis reports.
AUDIO: Ericksen leads Senate in urging AG action on threats, intimidation at Puyallup Church
Threats and intimidation at a Puyallup Church lead a state Senator to act. Tracy Ellis explains.
VIDEO: Q13: The Divide: Curbing emergency powers, featuring Sen. John Braun and Rep. J.T. Wilcox
The two top Republican lawmakers in Olympia discuss efforts to curb Governor Jay Inslee's emergency powers. (After the first segment on the Chauvin trial)
AUDIO: Cap and Tax bill passes out of state legislature
A new study says the cap and tax bill passed by Democrats in the state Legislature tonight (Sat) will add nearly $2.50 to the cost of a gallon of gas. Tracy Ellis reports.
VIDEO: KING 5: Climate, drugs, money: Washington lawmakers face big votes before legislative session ends Sunday, featuring Sen. John Braun
With just hours to go in Washington's legislative session, lawmakers have several big bills awaiting votes and final approval. https://youtu.be/dSBA1fqpqbM
AUDIO: 12th District Legislative Update
Listen to this 12th District Legislative Update with Senator Brad Hawkins. Topics: State budgets and possible tax increases.
AUDIO: Legislature must act before adjournment on governor’s emergency powers, Wilson says
With adjournment of the Legislature fast approaching, a state Senator is calling on lawmakers to restore the people’s voice in COVID shutdown decisions and other public emergencies. Tracy Ellis tells us the session is scheduled to end Sunday.
SRC On Air: Senator Perry Dozier on KONA Radio in the Tri-Cities
Senator Perry Dozier on The Bottom Line on KONA talking about an income tax on capital gains, democrat spending proposals, the high cost fuel standard and transportation funding.
AUDIO: 7th District Legislative Update
Listen to this 7th District Legislative Update with Senator Shelly Short. Topic: The governor’s emergency powers
VIDEO: Sen. Perry Dozier Legislative Update
Sen. Dozier talks about the governor's emergency powers. https://youtu.be/xAKbXXFcfmc