Republican lawmakers in Olympia discuss key legislative priorities. Topics include public safety funding, tax proposals, budget concerns, and controversial bills on rent control, gun laws, and reproductive rights and gender affirming care. They oppose tax increases...
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SRC On Air: Sen. Shelly Short on KOZI Radio in Chelan
Senator Shelly Short on KOZI with a legislative update, covering key issues in Olympia. She discusses the long session’s next steps, concerns over an environmental crimes bill, the defeat of an initiative-restricting proposal, and debates over the natural gas...

SRC/HRC On Air: Sen. Shelly Short and Reps. Andrew Enegell and Hunter Abell on KOMW in Omak
Lawmakers in Olympia are battling over tax hikes, rural hospital control, and controversial wildlife policies. Republicans fought back against new local tax increases and blocked a bill restricting hospital mergers. Meanwhile, rural lawmakers say urban politicians...

SRC On Air: Sen. Chris Gildon on The Commute with Carlson on KVI Radio
Governor Ferguson says Washington can’t tax its way out of its budget crisis, proposing $4B in cuts. Sen. Gildon disputes the $15B deficit, calling it $6.7B. Major tax hikes, rent control, & costly bills are on the table. Gildon teases big news next week!

AUDIO: Sen. Muzzall’s bills to improve health care access, quality pass state Senate
Two bipartisan bills aimed at improving health care access and supporting medical workers in Washington passed the state Senate unanimously. Tracy Ellis reports.
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SRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Wilson on KONA Radio in the Tri Cities
Senator Jeff Wilson shares his frustration over the diluted emergency powers reform bill and concerns about Washington’s spending problem. He questions the accountability of government funding, debates controversial bills, and warns about federal funding risks. Is...

SRC On Air: Sen. Keith Wagoner on KNKX Radio in Tacoma
Washington state’s governor has tremendous power during emergencies. Some lawmakers want to check that power... especially after former Governor Inslee retained his pandemic authority for over two and a half years. [button...

The Elephant in the Dome Podcast: Budget Battles & Big Decisions – Senators Braun & Gildon Weigh In
Republican Senators John Braun and Chris Gildon break down Washington’s budget debate, tackling spending concerns, new taxes, and the state’s $6.7B shortfall. Can lawmakers solve it without raising costs for families? Get the inside scoop on fiscal responsibility in...

AUDIO: Senate Republican Leadership Update with State Senator John Braun
Senator John Braun gives a legislative update, highlighting the budget process as it heats up. With key decisions looming, Republicans are pushing to control spending without new taxes, aiming to keep costs down while ensuring essential services for Washingtonians.

7th District Legislative update with State Senator Shelly Short
Senator Shelly Short discusses the unexpected turn in emergency powers reform, where Democrats' proposal undercuts current law, leading the governor to support the Republican version. She also highlights ongoing discussions about a controversial environmental bill...

AUDIO: 19th District Legislative update with State Senator Jeff Wilson
Senator Jeff Wilson discusses a new bill tackling the rising theft of electric vehicle charging station equipment. With Seattle seeing 6% of charging cords stolen, the bill aims to curb this growing crime by involving experts in a think tank to develop solutions.