Senate and House Republican leaders gather for their weekly media availability. https://youtu.be/Uc1sQWd7sIs?t=95
VIDEO: TVW: Legislative Republican Leadership Media Availability
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VIDEO: KOMO: State Senate OKs bill that gives those sentenced to life a chance for early release, featuring Sen. John Braun
The relatives of murder victims fear the measure could give convicted killers a better chance of being released early from prison.
VIDEO: KOMO: Gov. Inslee $800M homelessness plan is waste, top GOP lawmakers say, featuring Sen. Chris Gildon
Some lawmakers to say they have no plans to back the proposal in its current form. https://youtu.be/Hpb9YuW3tf0
VIDEO: Spokane Talks: Legislative Update, featuring Sen. Jeff Holy
Sen. Holy discusses his bill to address Washington's last place ranking in law enforcement officers per capita, more law enforcement training opportunities and the state of police reform. https://youtu.be/_QCOSNCQvNw
SRC On Air: Sen. John Braun on The Lars Larson Show
Sen. John Braun talks to Lars Larson about a bill passed by Senate Democrats that would let murderers, rapists, and other violent criminals pursue quicker release from prison.
This Week In Olympia Jan. 31 – Feb. 04
The Elephant in the Dome Podcast: Tracy Ellis takes a look at some of the things that happened this week in Olympia.
VIDEO: Sen. Perry Dozier’s Legislative Update
Sen. Dozier talks about the Governor’s emergency powers and tax relief. https://youtu.be/POLu7GfA5AE
AUDIO: 7th District Legislative Update
Listen to this 7th District Legislative Update with Senator Shelly Short. Topic: Democrat bill that would let violent criminals pursue quicker release from prison.
SRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Wilson on Local Matters on Timber Country 94.7 in Aberdeen
Sen. Jeff Wilson talks to host Johnny Manson about the long-term care payroll tax, problems at the Employment Security Department, affordable housing, affirmative action, the Governor’s emergency powers, elections and more.
SRC On Air: Sens. Phil Fortunato and Simon Sefzik on Northwest Newsradio
The Senators comment on a bill to allow cities and counties to set up overnight homeless shelters.
AUDIO: Hawkins gathers Senate transportation leaders for Confluence Parkway discussion
How important is a second bridge over the Wenatchee River to the state Senator who represents the area? Important enough to bring transportation leaders together to talk about it. Tracy Ellis explains.
SRC On Air: Sen. Simon Sefzik on Live from Seattle on KGNW Radio
Sen. Sefzik talks to KGNW Radio’s Tim Gaydos about his bills to suspend the state portion of the gas tax and help with flood relief, the Governor’s emergency powers, COVID restrictions, and the experience of being the youngest state Senator.