Senator Shelly Short highlights Senate Republican’s $ave Washington budget proposal showing taxes don't need to rise to balance the budget. It emphasizes priorities like education, vulnerable services, and accountability, while advocating for restrained spending.
AUDIO: Senator Schoesler opposes Senate Bill 5785, which proposes a 5% tuition increase starting in the 2026-27 school year and cuts financial aid. He highlights past efforts to freeze and reduce tuition, criticizing the move as unfair to working families and an...
On KMAS, Sen. Drew MacEwen discusses key issues facing Washington: ferry disruptions and why diesel boats are needed now, cutting government red tape, law enforcement staffing challenges, and the state’s budget deficit caused by rising spending—not declining revenue....
Sen. Paul Harris joins Mark Bailey on KIHR's Mid Columbia Mornings to discuss Washington's legislative cut-off day, the proposed bottle bill, and the state budget shortfall. Harris expresses concerns over recycling issues and opposes property tax increases, stressing...
Sen. Chris Gildon told KVI's John Carlson that the Senate Republican budget balances without new taxes or major cuts. It preserves teacher bonuses, limits certain program growth, and offers state workers a $5K bonus instead of $4B in raises. Gildon urges public...
Washington lawmakers are out for blood — in a good way. Tracy Ellis explains.
Sen. Jim McCune told KONA Radio that a Democrat-backed bill would allow OSPI to investigate and penalize schools for not following certain ideological policies. He warned that OSPI could cut funding, remove school board members, and enforce political agendas in...
Washington’s juvenile justice facilities are overcrowded and dangerous — but a bill that just passed the state Senate could help. Tracy Ellis explains.
Sen. Keith Goehner tells KOZI Radio he’s concerned about a bill allowing striking workers to get unemployment and early release for juvenile offenders. He supports delaying electric ferries, fixing road maintenance, and Senate Republican’s budget that meets state...
Sen. Chris Gildon told Lars Larson that Washington’s budget has doubled in the last decade, but now faces a $6.7B shortfall. Senate Republicans unveiled a balanced budget that fills the gap without raising taxes or fees. Gildon says it’s a common-sense solution.
Serious, smart, and making government work better – that’s how Senate Republicans describe their new spending plan. Tracy Ellis reports.
Legislation to combat fast-growing EV charger vandalism and theft gets state Senate approval. Tracy Ellis has details.
