State Legislative Republicans – Sens. John Braun and Keith Wagoner and Reps. Drew Stokesbary and Chris Corry – hold a weekly media availability to discuss the very latest in the 2024 legislative session. https://youtu.be/K1_QfyLDDx0
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AUDIO: As six initiatives advance to Legislature, senators call for lawmakers to act
Six initiatives advanced to the state Legislature, now a group of senators is pressing lawmakers do their duty by taking a public vote – rather than quietly sending them to the ballot. Tracy Ellis reports.
As six initiatives advance to Legislature, senators call for lawmakers to act
OLYMPIA – As six initiatives advance to the Legislature during the current 2024 Legislative session, senators say they hope the Legislature will do its duty by taking a public vote – rather than taking no action and quietly sending them to the ballot in November. The...
VIDEO: Sen. Keith Wagoner on Fish Hunt Northwest
Sen. Keith Wagoner sits down with Fish Hunt Northwest host Duane Inglin to talk about Senate Joint Resolution 8208, his measure enshrining the right to hunt and fish in the state Constitution. https://youtu.be/wLOUn3cRzQA?si=Osl869ViSU-qDLfo&t=479
AUDIO: McCune’s ‘Understanding the Pledge’ bill receives committee hearing
Students tell lawmakers that if they are required to say the pledge of allegiance, then schools should be required to teach them the history and meaning of the words. Tracy Ellis explains.
SRC On Air: Sen. Mark Schoesler on KONA Radio in the Tri Cities
Sen. Mark Schoesler on KONA Radio’s The Bottom Line talking about concerns he has over the way State Parks is handling parks in his district, unemployment for striking workers, property taxes, using liquor-and-cannabis tax revenue to fund local governments, Governor...
AUDIO: Senate committee passes another Padden bill removing red tape from construction of smaller condominiums
Legislation that helps encourage home ownership by making it easier for smaller condominium buildings to be constructed is moving through the state Legislature. Kimberly Wirtz reports.
AUDIO: Senators issue statement on passing of Department of Fish and Wildlife employee
A state Department of Fish and Wildlife employee passed away in the performance of her duties leading legislators to call for better safety procedures. Tracy Ellis reports.
AUDIO: 7th District Legislative Update with state Senator Shelly Short
Sen. Short talks about the six initiatives to the Legislature.
AUDIO: 9th District Legislative Update with state Senator Mark Schoesler
Sen. Schoesler talks about some concerns he has over the way Washington State Parks is handling two parks in his district - Steptoe Butte and Lyons Ferry.
VIDEO: Initiative 2113 Police Pursuits
Restores the authority of a peace officer to engage in a vehicular pursuit when there is reasonable suspicion a person has violated the law and the officer follows appropriate safety standards https://youtu.be/Nf_ul25dBzU
Elephant in the Dome Podcast: Recovery Washington
Senate Republicans are calling for a stronger response to Washington’s opioid crisis with a package of bills aimed at preventing overdoses, coordinating state efforts to promote treatment and recovery, and restoring funding for multijurisdictional law enforcement drug...