Sen. Hans Zeiger (R-Puyallup) talks about the start of the 2020 Legislative session and top priority of addressing homelessness on KVI's Commute with Carlson.
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Wilson bill that might have prevented mother’s tragic death
It’s a bill that might have prevented a mother’s tragic death. A State Senator hopes this is the year it finally passes. Tracy Ellis reports.
State unprepared for power crisis, senator says
Our state is not prepared for a coming power crisis. State Senator Tim Sheldon says nervous utilities and government planners warn of an electricity shortage just a few years ahead. A clean-energy bill passed by the Legislature last year forces utilities to abandon...
Senate leaders wager with Wisconsin counterparts on Seahawks-Packers game
Nothing brings Washingtonians together like the Seahawks. That’s why it’s not a surprise that the Twelves who lead the State Senate came together for a bipartisan bet. Tracy Ellis explains.
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Senators Schoesler and Zeiger Preview Upcoming Session
State Senate Republican Leader Mark Schoesler and Republican Senator Hans Zeiger spoke at the annual Associated Press Legislative Preview for the 2020 session. The views expressed by individual members are not necessarily those of the entire caucus.
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Senator Keith Wagoner Talks About Safety in Prisons
State Senator Keith Wagoner wants to make prisons safer. The views expressed by individual members are not necessarily those of the entire caucus.
Schoesler bill aims to grant free access to Washington state parks
People used to be able to enjoy state parks for free. Senate Republican Leader Mark Schoesler wants to return to that time. The Ritzville Republican is sponsoring a bill that would eliminate the need to purchase a Discover Pass to visit a state park in a car. The pass...
State Senate Republicans are listening to you about homelessness
State Senate Republicans hear you – especially when it comes to homelessness. Tracy Ellis explains.
Senate Republicans hear you
It’s time to listen to you. That’s the message from State Senate Republicans as the 2020 legislative session is set to begin. Tracy Ellis has more from Olympia
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Senator Randi Becker announces the formation of the SRC Tax Watchdog Committee
Sen. Becker says some people in Olympia may not be listening to the people, but the State Senate Republican Caucus is. The views expressed by individual members are not necessarily those of the entire caucus.
Hawkins sponsors Washington apple license plate bill
Our state has more than 50 specialty license plates supporting everything from square dancing to lighthouses, but Tracy Ellis tells us there isn’t one for apples.
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Elephant in the Dome Podcast – Sen. Steve O’Ban Reflects on 2nd Anniversary of Deadly Amtrak Crash
The Amtrak train crash that killed three people near DuPont happened two years ago. What’s happened since then? And what still needs to be done? The views expressed by individual members are not necessarily those of the entire caucus.