Isolation, depression, and anxiety caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and recent social unrest are driving some teens to take their own lives, but the state Senate isn’t sitting idly by. Tracy Ellis explains.
Senate Republican leaders join their House Republican colleagues for a virtual opportunity for the press and public to hear more from Republicans about their priorities and the latest legislative activities. https://youtu.be/ut27Xn0v-NE
Sen. Brad Hawkins talks to Kevin Rounce on the KPQ Morning Report about reopening and improving schools and transportation funding.
Several Republican state senators are backing a bill to help get kids back into classrooms. Tracy Ellis reports.
Sen. Jeff Wilson talks with Kyle Pauley on KXRO about access to democracy, reopening schools, and an income tax on capital gains. https://soundcloud.com/kxronews/2-24-21-senator-jeff-wilson
Sen. Chris Gildon explains the Senate Republican Operating Budget proposal. https://youtu.be/OI7hEjq8SDU
The bill requires a peace officer to intervene when the officer witnesses a fellow peace officer engaging in the use of excessive force. https://youtu.be/-1ILv1Eli7Y
Senator Jeff Holy on 920 News Now with Kris Siebers and Teresa Lukens talking about his bills to support health care workers and contractors during a pandemic. https://soundcloud.com/kxly-920/02232021-wa-legislative-update-sen-jeff-holy
Sen. Brad Hawkins discusses education, transportation, and more… KOHO 101 Morning Show KOZI Morning News
Sen. Shelly Short shares an update on the income tax on Capital Gains and the COVID-19 vaccine rollout. https://youtu.be/aAhIo8YGYxQ
Senator Phil Fortunato talks homelessness and transportation with KVI Radio Guest Host Ari Hoffman.
Helping kids learn during and after COVID is the aim of a bill moving through the state Senate. Tracy Ellis has details.
