It’s all about preventing wildfires. Tracy Ellis tells about legislation working its way through the state Senate.
Hawkins’ bill to implement utility-wildfire group’s recommendations approved by key Senate committee
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20th District Legislative Update
Listen to this 20th District Legislative Update with State Senator John Braun of Centralia. Topic: Actions taken by Senate Republicans to reopen restaurants, gyms, and some other businesses.
SRC On Air: Sen. Mark Schoesler on The Commute with Carlson on KVI Radio
Sen. Mark Schoesler talks about vaccinations, transportation taxes, and reopening Washington with John Carlson on KVI.
Senate Republicans: We need to take action to reopen our economy now!
There’s no time to wait, Washington’s economy must reopen. That was the impetus behind a Senate Republican push in the Legislature. The views expressed by individual members are not necessarily those of the entire caucus.
VIDEO: Sen. Short motion to bring the Jobs Reopening bill SB 5114 immediately to the floor
We can’t wait. We need these jobs. People need to be able to go back to work. Watch Sen. Short's floor speech: https://youtu.be/nKrCBe-8CUI
Majority dodges vote on bipartisan bill to safely reopen Washington
Senate Republicans say there’s no time to wait… Washington’s economy must reopen. Tracy Ellis tells us they went to work on it today (Wed), only to run into the wall that is the Democratic majority in the Senate.
Education committee approves Hawkins’ school calendar bill
As students, parents and teachers deal with another challenging school year due to COVID, a state Senator’s bill to improve education by changing the school calendar is gaining support. Tracy Ellis has this update.
SRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Wilson on the KXRO Morning News
Sen. Jeff Wilson talks with KXRO’s Kyle Pauley about reopening the economy, access to democracy, term limits, EMS funding and more... https://soundcloud.com/kxronews/1-27-21-senator-jeff-wilson
Confidential Youth Safety and Well-being Tip Line
Giving kids a place to report potential self-harm and harm to others is the purpose of a bill in the state legislature this session. Tracy Ellis tells us why it’s needed right now.
VIDEO: Sen. Gildon Legislative Update
Sen. Chris Gildon explains how to testify remotely in a committee hearing. https://youtu.be/r69CoSUAfCo
VIDEO: Legislative Republican Leadership Media Availability
Senate and House Republican leaders gather for their weekly media availability at the State Capitol. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRkyr4S84es&feature=youtu.be
VIDEO: Senator Shelly Short’s 2021 legislative video update – week 2
Sen. Shelly Short talks about reopening Washington's economy and gubernatorial proclamations. https://youtu.be/6qq9Q2DPVaI