State Senate Republicans say a $9 billion chasm in the state budget requires a special legislative session now. The views expressed by individual members are not necessarily those of the entire caucus.
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Predicted revenue loss affirms need for June special session
State Senate Republicans say a $9 billion chasm in the state budget requires a special legislative session now. Tracy Ellis has the latest.
Special session now most responsible path forward, not across-board cuts
Governor Jay Inslee wants 15-percent across-the-board budget cuts for state agencies, but a Republican state Senator says there’s a better way. Tracy Ellis reports.
“Let the people weigh in”: Senate Republicans again call for special session
Let the people weigh in through their elected representatives is the call from State Senate Republicans. Tracy Ellis tells us they’re again calling on the governor to convene a special session.
L&I doesn’t have authority to fine businesses, Ericksen says
A state Senator wants to keep an agency from becoming COVID-cops that target businesses. Tracy Ellis explains.
VIDEO: Senator Ericksen on Mornings with Maria on Fox Business
State Senator Doug Ericksen talks about the importance of keeping aluminum smelters open in the United States. https://youtu.be/Qvz3DqLkUZQ
VIDEO: Republican Zoom media availability on special session proposal
State Senate Republicans John Braun and Shelly Short were part of a Zoom media availability to announce a proposal for a special session to address impacts of the COVID-19 public health crisis. https://youtu.be/Du4gqy-EBYg
Republican Zoom media availability on special session proposal
State Senate Republicans John Braun and Shelly Short were part of a Zoom media availability to announce a proposal for a special session to address impacts of the COVID-19 public health crisis. The views expressed by individual members are not...
Republicans call for emergency session in June
After being kept on the sideline, it’s time for the Legislature to intervene. Tracy Ellis tells us that’s the message from legislative Republicans who are now calling for a special session.
Sen. Short on Importance of Census and Ways to Keep Census Workers from Coming to Your Home
Washington State Senator Shelly Short wants you to know something about the 2020 Census. The views expressed by individual members are not necessarily those of the entire caucus.
Ways To Keep Census Workers From Coming To Your Home
Do you not like the idea of Census workers coming to your home? State Senator Shelly Short says there’s a way to avoid that - participate in the Census online. Tracy Ellis explains.
SRC On Air: Sen. Ericksen on KONA Radio
Sen. Doug Ericksen talks about the governor’s contact tracking plans on KONA Radio's Tri-Cities' Morning News with Jenna and Glenn.