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The state’s longest-serving legislator blames Governor Jay Inslee for the state’s worsening economic crisis. Tracy Ellis reports.

State senate Republican leaders are applauding a ruling saying Governor Jay Inslee’s 2019 transit vetoes are illegal. Tracy Ellis explains.

Senate Republican Leader Mark Schoesler talks to Lars Larson about need for special session due to projected $9 billion budget shortfall.  ...

State Senate Republicans say a $9 billion chasm in the state budget requires a special legislative session now. Tracy Ellis has the latest.

Governor Jay Inslee wants 15-percent across-the-board budget cuts for state agencies, but a Republican state Senator says there’s a better way. Tracy Ellis reports.

Let the people weigh in through their elected representatives is the call from State Senate Republicans. Tracy Ellis tells us they’re again calling on the governor to convene a special session.

A state Senator wants to keep an agency from becoming COVID-cops that target businesses. Tracy Ellis explains.

State Senator Doug Ericksen talks about the importance of keeping aluminum smelters open in the United States. https://youtu.be/Qvz3DqLkUZQ

State Senate Republicans John Braun and Shelly Short were part of a Zoom media availability to announce a proposal for a special session to address impacts of the COVID-19 public health crisis. https://youtu.be/Du4gqy-EBYg

After being kept on the sideline, it’s time for the Legislature to intervene. Tracy Ellis tells us that’s the message from legislative Republicans who are now calling for a special session.