Honoring a hero: The state Senate votes to name an overpass after a fallen Trooper. Tracy Ellis reports.
AUDIO: Washington State Senate Unanimously Approves Memorial Designation for Fallen Trooper Charles Frank Noble, Jr.
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SRC On Air: Sen. Shelly Short on KOMW in Omak
Sen. Shelly Short discusses legislative updates on Okanagan Country Radio. She highlights the failure of Rep. Andrew Engell’s wolf bill due to political bargaining, the defeat of a woodstove regulation bill, and ongoing concerns about tax increases, road usage...
AUDIO: Woodstove bill is dead for session, Short says
Washington residents looking to buy a woodstove can breathe a little easier—state regulators are backing off a proposal that could have limited options and driven up costs. Tracy Ellis explains.
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VIDEO: Legislative Update: Sen. Perry Dozier on Affordable Housing & Farm Fuel Rebates
Sen. Perry Dozier, R-Waitsburg, provides a legislative update from the state Capitol. He discusses his efforts to expand affordable housing and urges farm fuel purchasers to claim rebates for extra costs incurred under the state’s Climate Commitment Act....
The Elephant in the Dome Podcast: Washington Senate Republicans Push for Housing Solutions
In this episode of The Elephant in the Dome, Senate Republican Leader John Braun and Senator Keith Goehner discuss Washington’s housing crisis and the Senate Republican plan to address affordability. They break down the impact of restrictive regulations, the risks of...
AUDIO: 19th District Legislative Update with Senator Jeff Wilson
A state Senate committee controlled by Democrats shot down a bipartisan proposal Friday to reform the governor’s emergency powers, despite close work on the bill between Republicans and the governor’s office. Instead, majority Democrats on the committee voted for a...
AUDIO: Washington State Senate Republican Leadership Update with Senator John Braun
Senate Republican Leader John Braun talks about why a new Senate Republican housing strategy to tackle Washington’s affordability crisis is important. With housing becoming increasingly inaccessible statewide, the plan aims to remove regulatory barriers and make it...
SRC On Air: Sen. Matt Boehnke on KONA Radio in the Tri Cities
Senator Matt Boehnke joined The Bottom Line on NewsRadio 610 to discuss policy cut-off day, highlighting bad bills that didn’t advance, including bans on wood stoves and certain appliances. He raised concerns about potential federal funding loss due to state policies,...
AUDIO: 7th Legislative Update with State Senator Shelly Short
Sen. Shelly Short celebrates a win as the wood stove bill dies but stays vigilant. She opposes a road usage tax, calling it double taxation that hurts rural communities. With high admin costs and no clear system, she vows to fight it to protect constituents.
AUDIO: Sen. Keith Wagoner critical of Democrats for weakening emergency powers reform
Did Washington’s emergency powers reform just get watered down? The state senator leading the charge says yes. Tracy Ellis reports.
The Deputies Podcast—Cutoff Part 1
With policy cutoff looming, Deputy House Republican Leader Chris Corry and Deputy Senate Republican Leader Drew MacEwen dive into the whirlwind of legislative activity in Olympia. They break down the rush to pass bills before the deadline, highlight concerns over...