Tracy Ellis takes a look at some of the things that happened this week in Olympia. The views expressed by individual members are not necessarily those of the entire caucus.
This Week In Olympia Apr. 05 – Apr. 11
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AUDIO: Sen. Mike Padden pushes for action on Blake decision decriminalizing drugs
The state legislature needs to act now to deal with a court decision decriminalizing drug possession according to the top Republican on the Senate Law and Justice committee. Tracy Ellis reports.
AUDIO: Honeyford resolution recognizes Washington’s strong relationship with Taiwan
The State Senate recognizes the strong relationship between the people of Washington and the people of Taiwan. Tracy Ellis reports.
AUDIO: Legislature approves Hawkins bill promoting hydrogen vehicles
Promoting hydrogen-powered cars is the purpose of a bill that passed out of the legislature. Tracy Ellis tells us it’s now on its way to the governor’s desk.
AUDIO: 7th District Legislative Update with Sen. Shelly Short
Listen to this 7th District Legislative Update with Sen. Shelly Short. Topics: Cap and Tax/High Cost Fuel Standards, Police Tactics and Access to Democracy During a Virtual Session.
AUDIO: 20th District Legislative Update with Sen. John Braun
Listen to this 20th District Legislative Update with Sen. John Braun. Topics: Cap and Tax and High Cost Fuel Standard bills and the role of minority Republicans in the Senate.
AUDIO: Republican State Senate Transportation Chief No Fan of High Cost Fuel Standard
The state Senate Republican transportation chief says the high cost fuel standard bill passed by the Senate Thursday night will raise gas prices for those who can least afford it. Tracy Ellis reports.
Senate Republicans concerned about Democrat cap and tax, high cost fuel standard bills
Senate Republicans are worried that cap and tax and high cost fuel standard bills passed by majority Democrats in the Senate will raise gas prices and hurt citizens. The views expressed by individual members are not necessarily those of the entire caucus.
VIDEO: Republicans concerned cap and tax, high cost fuel standard bills will raise gas prices, hurt citizens
Republicans worry the carbon cap and tax bill that passed out of the state Senate will hurt citizens and small businesses. Senate Democrats got the legislation across the finish line. The bill passed out of the Senate with no Republican support and now heads to the...
AUDIO: Senate Approves High Cost Fuel Standard
Republicans fear a high cost fuel standard will increase the cost of gas. Tracy Ellis has more.
AUDIO: Republicans worry the carbon cap and tax bill that passed out of the state Senate will hurt citizens and small businesses
Republicans worry the carbon cap and tax bill that passed out of the state Senate will hurt citizens and small businesses. Tracy Ellis tells us Senate Democrats got the legislation across the finish line this (Thu) evening.
SRC On Air: Sen. Doug Ericksen on KGMI radio in Bellingham
Sen. Doug Ericksen talks with Mike Davis on the KGMI Morning News about the state capital and transportation budgets, a cap and tax bill, making Juneteenth a state holiday, and proposed police reforms....