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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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.
An income tax on Capital Gains has now passed out of the state Legislature and is headed to the governor. Tracy Ellis has details.
The 2021 Washington State Legislative Session is now history… Republican leaders wish legislators had listened to the people more. Tracy Ellis reports.
Threats and intimidation at a Puyallup Church lead a state Senator to act. Tracy Ellis explains.
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)
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.
With just hours to go in Washington's legislative session, lawmakers have several big bills awaiting votes and final approval. https://youtu.be/dSBA1fqpqbM
Listen to this 12th District Legislative Update with Senator Brad Hawkins. Topics: State budgets and possible tax increases.
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.
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.
Listen to this 7th District Legislative Update with Senator Shelly Short. Topic: The governor’s emergency powers
Sen. Dozier talks about the governor's emergency powers. https://youtu.be/xAKbXXFcfmc