Author Archives: tracyellis

SRC On Air: Sen. Brad Hawkins on KPQ Radio in Wenatchee

By tracyellis | Published on January 21, 2021

Sen. Brad Hawkins talks to Kevin Rounce and Kalie Drago on the KPQ Morning Report about a hearing on a bill to reopen the economy, vaccinations and wildfires.

VIDEO: Sen. Phil Fortunato on The Impact on TVW

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Key lawmakers debate possible solutions to eviction and foreclosure concerns, landlord-tenant challenges, and skyrocketing home prices on The Impact on TVW. Guests include: Senate Housing and Local Government Committee Ranking Member, Sen. Phil Fortunato (R-Auburn).

VIDEO: Bill to reopen Washington subject of Senate committee hearing; dozens speak in support

By tracyellis | Published on January 20, 2021

The Senate State Government and Elections Committee received testimony on SB 5114. It would allow some businesses such as restaurants, gyms and entertainment venues to partially reopen. Most spoke in favor of the bill.

Many testify in support of reopening businesses in state Senate hearing

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The message was clear: allow restaurants, gyms, and entertainment venues to partially reopen.

Tracy Ellis tells us about a legislative committee hearing held today (Wed).

SRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Wilson on the KXRO Morning News

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Sen. Jeff Wilson talks with KXRO’s Kyle Pauley about the legislative process, reopening the economy, transportation, voting, needle exchange and more.

State Senator Chris Gildon tells the real story of the proposed capital gains tax.

By tracyellis | Published on January 19, 2021

Listen as Sen. Chris Gildon explains the governor’s capital gains tax proposal. There’s more to the story than you might expect. The views expressed by individual members are not necessarily those of the entire caucus.