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. 22 – Feb. 26
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AUDIO: Republican and Democrat Senators oppose “open-carry” ban
An “open-carry” ban is yet another attack on Second Amendment rights according to a Republican, and a Democrat in the state Senate. Tracy Ellis reports.
20th District Legislative Update
Listen to this 20th District Legislative Update with Sen. John Braun. Topic: Safely reopening the economy and schools.
7th District Legislative Update
Listen to this 7th District Legislative Update with Sen. Shelly Short. Topic: Bill that prohibits the open carry of a firearm or other weapons at or near public demonstrations, the west state capitol grounds, capitol grounds buildings, and other legislative...
AUDIO: Braun disappointed by governor’s failure to define next phase of economic restart
The entire state is in phase two of the governor’s reopening plan, but a state Senator is wondering why there’s no phase three. Tracy Ellis has this update.
VIDEO: Senate unanimously passes Brown measure to create confidential youth-safety, well-being tip line
The Senate unanimously approved Sen. Sharon Brown’s bill to implement the Youth Empowered to Speak-up (YES) program statewide. Second Substitute Senate Bill 5327 would create a tip-line mobile app to allow students to confidentially report potential self-harm or...
Senate passes Brown measure to create youth safety tip line
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. Senator Sharon Brown’s bill that would create a tip-line and mobile app to allow...
AUDIO: Senate passes Brown’s measure to create youth-safety tip line
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.
VIDEO: Legislative Republican Media Availability 2/25/21
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
SRC On Air: Sen. Brad Hawkins on KPQ Radio in Wenatchee
Sen. Brad Hawkins talks to Kevin Rounce on the KPQ Morning Report about reopening and improving schools and transportation funding.
AUDIO: Republican senators make new bid to get WA children back into classrooms
Several Republican state senators are backing a bill to help get kids back into classrooms. Tracy Ellis reports.
SRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Wilson on the KXRO Morning News
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