Washington has one of the worst chronic absenteeism rates in the country - too many students are missing school. A bill from Senate Republican Leader John Braun aims to tackle the issue. Kimberly Wirtz reports.
Senator Leonard Christian talks to the Lars Larson Show about SB 5760, the “Inmates in Olympia Act,” which turns a Capitol Campus building into a re-entry center for adults & juveniles. The plan repurposes a site set for demolition, giving inmates better access to...
Senator Shelly Short joined KOZI Radio to discuss legislative issues, including opposition to a proposed road usage tax, concerns over new tax proposals, potential restrictions on the initiative process, and efforts to reform emergency powers. She also touches on...
Washington State Senate Republicans are launching a robust effort to tackle the housing affordability crisis. Tracy Ellis explains.
State Senator Shelley Short and Representatives Andrew Engell and Hunter Abell discus key legislative issues. Topics included Children's Day at the legislature, the fight against new regulations on wood stoves, concerns over hospital mergers, the road usage charge...
A state Senator is proposing a bold solution to juvenile and adult correction facility overcrowding—bringing inmates closer to their government, literally. Tracy Ellis explains.
Sen. Braun The Elephant in the Dome Podcast: The Truth About The Road Usage Tax and New Tax Hikes Legislative Republican Leadership Media Availability: Leaders Oppose Taxes, Push for Public Safety FOX News: America Reports: Sen. John Braun on Parental Rights Are...
In this episode of Elephant in the Dome, Washington State Senate Republican Leader John Braun joins Tracy Ellis and Laudan Espinoza to break down the controversial Road Usage Charge proposal. Is this new mileage tax just another burden on hardworking Washingtonians?...
Sen. Braun critiques Democrat-led taxation policies, arguing that taxes on carbon, innovation, payroll, and manufacturing hurt Washington's economy. He asserts that Republicans can balance the budget without new taxes and urges bipartisan consideration of economic...
Senator Nikki Torres on KONA discussing her school safety bill, which encourages panic buttons in schools to enhance emergency response. She highlights disparities in school security funding and hopes for a grant program. She also criticizes bills impacting parental...
Sen. Shelly Short warns that SB 5382 threatens Washington’s initiative process by increasing costs, deterring volunteers, and risking jail time for signature gatherers. Critics say it suppresses public input, while supporters claim it prevents fraud—despite little...
In his Week 5 legislative update, 9th District Sen. Mark Schoesler explains his opposition to HB 1921 and SB 5726, which propose a road-usage charge in Washington. He highlights the high costs of implementation and the disproportionate impact on rural drivers who rely...
