Sen. Brad Hawkins on KPQ Radio talking about mandates handed down to schools by the Legislature, initiatives, and increasing transportation construction costs.
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AUDIO: Passage of Wilson bill leads off Senate fight against fentanyl
An effort to protect children from being harmed by fentanyl sailed through the state Senate again. Tracy Ellis reports.
AUDIO: Senate approves Muzzall health-care workforce legislation
Washington is facing critical workforce shortages in hospitals, clinics, and medical practices – a bill that passed out of the state Senate could help. Jami Lund reports.
SRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Wilson on the KXRO Morning News
Sen. Jeff Wilson talks with Kyle Pauley on KXRO radio about the Ilwaco fire that devastated the crabbing industry, a proposed Democrat property tax increase, and mandatory voting. https://soundcloud.com/kxronews/1-24-24-senator-jeff-wilson
AUDIO: Republican senators take aim at opioid crisis with ‘Recovery Washington’ drug-treatment package
Saying a stronger response to Washington’s opioid crisis is needed now, state Senate Republicans unveil a package of bills to fight addiction and overdose deaths. Tracy Ellis reports.
VIDEO: Senate Republican Caucus “Recovery Washington” Press Conference
Senate Republicans discuss a package of bills entitled "Recovery Washington" addressing the state's opioid crisis. Presenters include Senator Chris Gildon, Senator John Braun and Senator Lynda Wilson. https://youtu.be/TL98pdumick
AUDIO: Wagoner: No need to raise property taxes and rents; there is a better way to get needed funds to local governments
A state Senator says there’s no need to raise property taxes and rents - he has a better way to get needed funds to local governments. Tracy Ellis reports.
AUDIO: Dozier asks for committee hearing on parental-rights initiative
Initiative-20-81 would establish a wide-ranging parents’ bill of rights in Washington. A state Senator who has sponsored similar legislation throughout his time in office is now getting behind the initiative. Tracy Ellis explains.
AUDIO: Republican budget leader says I-2109 certification is path to another public vote on income tax
Voters may end up deciding the fate of the state income tax on capital gains - but right now the Legislature needs to decide what to do with the initiative that would repeal the tax. Kimberly Wirtz explains.
VIDEO: Legislative Republican Leadership Media Availability
State Legislative Republicans - Sens. John Braun and Drew MacEwen and Reps. Drew Stokesbary and Mike Steele - hold a weekly media availability to discuss the very latest in the 2024 legislative session. https://youtu.be/O8kWh8Htvp8
SRC On Air: Sen. Mark Schoesler on KXLY Radio in Spokane
Senator Mark Schoesler on 920 News Now with Dave Spencer talking about his bills that would require electric vehicle drivers to pay for the power they use when charging at state government facilities and require colleges with a lot of out-of-state students to pay more...
SRC On Air: Sen. Brad Hawkins on KOZI Radio in Chelan
Sen. Brad Hawkins on the KOZI Morning News talking about budgets, education mandates, initiatives, the timing of bills, working with his seatmates in the House, redistricting, and more.