As the Legislative Session ends, Senate Republican Leader John Braun unpacks key issues: tax debates, rent control, unemployment benefits for striking workers, public safety strides, and challenges in education policy.
Senator John Braun criticizes proposed tax increases, cautions against their economic impact, and draws attention to reductions in maternity care funding. He emphasizes bipartisan efforts to curb taxes, addresses challenges in transportation funding, and examines how...
Senator Phil Fortunato discusses Washington's budget deficit, criticizing spending on incarcerated illegal immigrants. He highlights public safety concerns and calls for fiscal responsibility, while addressing Governor Ferguson's role in shaping the budget.
Senator John Braun critiques proposed tax increases in Washington, calling them economically harmful. He highlights transparency issues in the legislative process and urges bipartisan efforts for better governance. Braun also discusses Governor Ferguson's stance on...
Sen. Keith Goehner delivers a speech on the Senate floor with Sen. John Braun observing intently Rent control legislation, decried by Republicans for potentially shrinking housing supply and raising rents, continues to advance in the state legislature. Tracy Ellis...
Senator Phil Fortunato discusses the financial burden of housing illegal immigrants in Washington prisons, advocating for federal custody transfers. He critiques state budget policies, including tax hikes and plastic bag fees, on The Lars Larson Show.
High schools will be able to teach students about the importance of donating blood when a new law goes into effect. Tracy Ellis reports.
Sen. Keith Goehner dives into Washington's budget challenges, tax debates, and key bills like rent control and parental notification rights. He highlights bipartisan struggles, Governor Ferguson's stance, and the complexities of legislative processes.
State Senate Democrats are under fire for blocking a resolution honoring women’s sports, a move that has drawn sharp criticism from a Republican Senator. Tracy Ellis explains.
A state Senator is urging legislative Democrats to stop using taxpayer dollars to shield convicted criminals from immigration officials. Tracy Ellis reports.
Mid-Columbia Today: Senator Paul Harris dives into the latest legislative updates, from gas tax debates to education funding challenges. He shares insights on transportation priorities, school levies, and the Gorge Commission's role in balancing preservation with...
Senator Nikki Torres joins Ari Hoffman on KVI Radio to critique proposed school levy increases that are framed as funding for schools. She points out that wealthier districts would benefit more from these levies, while poorer districts might struggle to raise funds or...
