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Once a dairy farmer, always a dairy farmer. Mikaela Hobson tells us that’s the spirit behind State Senator Randi Becker’s resolution today (Wed) honoring the dairy industry.

Honoring the will of the voters. That’s the impetus behind four bills heard today (Tues) in the State Senate Transportation Committee. Tracy Ellis reports.

A state legislator wants to help homeless people find jobs. Mikaela Hobson tells us a hearing was held on Senator Hans Zeiger’s bill.

The state is now requiring people who work in licensed daycares to take college courses and get a certificate. Tracy Ellis tells us about a bill that would allow their years of experience to replace some of the mandatory training. More information on SB 6297

Senator MIke Padden on The KXLY Morning News with Kris Siebers & Kristi Gorenson on 2-04-2020. https://soundcloud.com/user-615421613/wa-senator-mike-padden-on-foster-family-bill-and-sex-ed-bill?in=user-615421613/sets/morning-news-interviews

Senator Brad Hawkins on The KOHO Morning Show with Chris Hansen on 2-04-2020.

Sen. Shelly Short gives a legislative update from Olympia. https://youtu.be/5dU_e1AMCsk

Sen. Keith Wagoner discusses his views on eliminating the death penalty in Washington state. (SB 5339) https://youtu.be/vPMn3uy4tc4

In this video, Sen. Doug Ericksen, R-Ferndale, discusses his four-point plan to improve the effectiveness of Washington's homelessness programs. https://youtu.be/Bc1Su28qOOc

Jerri Clark, Kimberly Hendrickson, and Steve Strachan support Sen. O'Ban's guardianship bill. SB 6109 https://youtu.be/1oGhI8J2yG8 https://youtu.be/fpqmVTjJ-qo https://youtu.be/cl01ch5-TPU

SB 6563 Health centers in schools – what’s wrong with that? A Spokane Valley Legislator says your child could get medical treatment without you ever knowing about it. Tracy Ellis has more. SB 6563

Sen. O'Ban discusses his special guardianship bill for prolific mentally ill offenders. SB 6109. https://youtu.be/EacB_9cAFZk