Senator Jeff Wilson shares his frustration over the diluted emergency powers reform bill and concerns about Washington’s spending problem. He questions the accountability of government funding, debates controversial bills, and warns about federal funding risks. Is...
Washington state’s governor has tremendous power during emergencies. Some lawmakers want to check that power... especially after former Governor Inslee retained his pandemic authority for over two and a half years. [button...
Republican Senators John Braun and Chris Gildon break down Washington’s budget debate, tackling spending concerns, new taxes, and the state’s $6.7B shortfall. Can lawmakers solve it without raising costs for families? Get the inside scoop on fiscal responsibility in...
Senator John Braun gives a legislative update, highlighting the budget process as it heats up. With key decisions looming, Republicans are pushing to control spending without new taxes, aiming to keep costs down while ensuring essential services for Washingtonians.
Senator Shelly Short discusses the unexpected turn in emergency powers reform, where Democrats' proposal undercuts current law, leading the governor to support the Republican version. She also highlights ongoing discussions about a controversial environmental bill...
Senator Jeff Wilson discusses a new bill tackling the rising theft of electric vehicle charging station equipment. With Seattle seeing 6% of charging cords stolen, the bill aims to curb this growing crime by involving experts in a think tank to develop solutions.
Senator Mark Schoesler shares concerns about rising costs for Washington residents, including a looming cell phone tax hike, increased Discover Pass fees, and a 38% jump in fishing and hunting licenses. He opposes giving Fish and Wildlife unchecked power to raise fees...
An anti-parent provision in a bill designed to protect kids online is no longer part of the legislation - thanks to a state Senator. Tracy Ellis explains
An in-depth look at the proposed road usage charge to tax drivers by the mile, pitched as an eventual fuel tax replacement. Interviews with the Ranking Republican Member on the Senate Transportation Committee, Sen. Curtis King and the Democratic House Transportation...
We're now in Week 7 of the 2025 Legislative Session, and things are heating up in Olympia! Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia, gives us the inside scoop on key legislative milestones, including the fiscal cutoff and the big debates headed to the Senate floor. He also shares...
The state Senate just gave a unanimous thumbs-up to a bill aimed at tightening election security. Kimberly Wirtz reports.
Gov. Bob Ferguson released his cost-cutting ideas, and Senate Republican budget leader Chris Gildon is giving credit—with some skepticism. Tracy Ellis explains.
