Tracy Ellis and Mikaela Hobson take a look back at this week in Olympia. The views expressed by individual members are not necessarily those of the entire caucus.
This Week in Olympia Feb. 17 – Feb. 21
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VIDEO: Legislative Republican Leadership Media Availability
Video: Senate and House Republican Leaders gather for their weekly media availability at the State Capitol. February 20, 2020
SRC On Air: Sen. O’Ban on KTTH’s Jason Rantz Show
Sen. Steve O’Ban talks to Jason about his $30 car tab bill and anti-gun legislation.
7th District Legislative Update
Senator Shelly Short sits down with Tracy Ellis for this 7th District Legislative Update.
12th District Legislative Update
Senator Brad Hawkins sits down with Tracy Ellis for this 12th District Legislative Update.
King proposes using new funding to fund fish barrier passage projects
Boeing may have just helped the state with an expensive problem. Tracy Ellis tells us that salmon and whales could also benefit.
20th District Legislative Update
Senator John Braun sits down with Tracy Ellis for this 20th District Legislative Update.
VIDEO: Sen. Becker speaking on her amendment to Democrat restoring voting rights to felons bill
Sen. Randi Becker speaking on her amendment to the Democrat’s restoring voting rights to felons bill. https://youtu.be/CxqrEncTOHk
VIDEO: Sen. Becker speaking on Sen. Holy amendment to Democrat restoring voting rights to felons bill
Sen. Randi Becker speaking on Sen. Jeff Holy's amendment to the Democrat's restoring voting rights to felons bill. https://youtu.be/2j4UJeTqjNE
VIDEO: Sen. Wagoner Legislative update
Sen. Wagoner shares an update on legislation moving through the legislature during the 2020 sesison. https://youtu.be/1ygyTvVtWt4
SRC On Air: Sen. Hawkins KOZI in Chelan and KPQ in Wenatchee
Senator Brad Hawkins on The KOZI Morning News and The KPQ Morning Report on 2-20-20.
Choice to Debate Felon Voting Rights Instead of Helping Nursing Homes
State Senate Democrats killed legislation to keep nursing homes open, opting instead to push voting rights for felons who haven’t paid their debt to society. Tracy Ellis tells us about what turned out to be a wild time on the Senate floor.