Listen to this 20th District Legislative Update with Sen. John Braun. Topics: Gubernatorial emergency powers, State Supreme Court Ruling decriminalizing drug possession, and COVID restrictions.
Sen. Brad Hawkins talks to Kevin Rounce and Kalie Drago on the KPQ Morning Report about climate and police reform bills, Governor Inslee’s top priorities, possible fuel cost increases, hydrogen vehicles, and utility wildfire legislation.
Sen. Jeff Wilson talks to KIRO Radio’s Dori Monson about a new state performance audit that says fraud losses at the Department of Employment Security could be nearly twice as big as previously reported, confirming suspicions of widespread dysfunction.
People forced to rebuild or repair homes damaged or destroyed by last fall’s wildfires would get property tax relief under a bill the state Legislature passed. Tracy Ellis reports.
9th District Sen. Mark Schoesler talks about SB 5198, his bill helping ease restrictions on rural ambulance service that was signed into law by the governor. And he discusses the number of possible tax and fee increases that could be implemented this session,...
Schoesler opposed the bill that would require half of the members of local boards of health to not be elected politicians. https://youtu.be/vuzncd-vVls
Senate and House Republican leaders gather for their weekly media availability at the State Capitol. https://youtu.be/mEcjLpSVePk
Sen. Jeff Wilson talks with Kyle Pauley on KXRO about the Governor’s latest COVID restrictions, gubernatorial emergency powers, and a proposed transportation package. https://soundcloud.com/kxronews/4-14-21-senator-jeff-wilson
Sen. Mark Schoesler talks with John Carlson of KVI Radio about cell phone taxes, the Working Family Tax Credit, and Employment Security Department fraud.
Sen. Lynda Wilson talks with Robb and Ed on KONA Radio’s The Bottom Line about a Long Term Care payroll tax that will soon be coming out of your paycheck.
Sen. Jeff Wilson talks with KTTH’s Jason Rantz about Governor Jay Inslee’s decision to move Cowlitz County back to Phase 2 -- making the announcement via a press release.
Reimposing COVID restrictions in three counties creates hardship and frustration according to a state Senator. Tracy Ellis has details.
