Tracy Ellis takes a look at some of what happened this week in Olympia. The views expressed by individual members are not necessarily those of the entire caucus.
This Week In Olympia Feb. 8 – Feb. 12
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AUDIO: 12th District Legislative Update
Listen to this 12th District Legislative Update with Sen. Brad Hawkins. Sen. Hawkins talks about his bills related to hydrogen vehicles and year-round school.
AUDIO: 20th District Legislative Update
Listen to this 20th District Legislative Update with Sen. John Braun. Topics: safely reopening our economy, COVID relief, the Senate Republican budget
AUDIO: 7th District Legislative Update
Listen to this 7th District Legislative Update with Sen. Shelly Short. Topics: safely reopening our economy, the Growth Management Act, the Senate Republican budget
AUDIO: Transportation Committee passes Hawkins bill to promote hydrogen-powered vehicles
Hydrogen-powered vehicle legislation continues its forward momentum in Olympia. Tracy Ellis has the latest.
SRC On Air: Sen. Lynda Wilson on The Commute with Carlson on KVI Radio
Senator Lynda Wilson joins John Carlson to discuss the governor’s announcement that more regions will be moving to phase two of his reopening plan and her budget proposal.
AUDIO: South-central Washington frustrated, angry with continued lockdown restrictions
While many parts of the state are celebrating Governor Inslee’s announcement that businesses like restaurants and gyms will be able to partially reopen, people in one region are bitterly disappointed. Tracy Ellis reports.
SRC On Air: Senator Jim Honeyford on KONA Radio in the Tri-Cities
Senator Jim Honeyford talks to The Bottom Line’s Robb and Ed about the one region still closed under the governor's COVID reopening plan, tax increases, the shrinking middle class, unemployment insurance and more.
Senate Republicans unveil budget to help state restart and recover
A plan to provide solutions for the state’s critical needs now and decades into the future. The views expressed by individual members are not necessarily those of the entire caucus.
AUDIO: Senate Republicans unveil budget
A plan to provide solutions for the state’s critical needs now and decades into the future was unveiled today (Thurs). Tracy Ellis has details.
VIDEO: Senate Republicans unveil budget to help state restart and recover
Less than one-third of the way through the 2021 legislative session, Senate Republicans have stepped forward with a 2021-23 budget proposal aimed at restarting schools and bringing jobs back, while saving money for lower-income families. https://youtu.be/m2sAbXjS8Vc
SRC On Air: Sen. Brad Hawkins on KPQ Radio in Wenatchee
Sen. Brad Hawkins talks to Kevin Rounce and Kalie Drago on the KPQ Morning Report about safely reopening the economy, the COVID relief package, and unemployment insurance.