A near financial disaster is looming in Washington State. Tracy Ellis reports.
AUDIO: New revenue forecast is ‘near-miss’ but big trouble may be ahead, says Republican budget leader
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Elephant in the Dome Podcast: Washington’s Health Care Crisis: Hospital Closures & Hidden Costs
Hospitals across Washington are hurting, clinics are shutting down, and costs are skyrocketing. In this episode of Elephant in the Dome, state senators break down the crisis hitting our health care system—from new taxes impacting hospitals to hidden costs that could...
AUDIO: Governor signs Goehner bill, opening the door to duplexes, townhomes in rural growth areas
Washington counties will soon be able to allow duplexes, townhomes, and cottage-style homes in more rural areas. Tracy Ellis explains.
The Elephant in the Dome Podcast: Gov. Ferguson’s First Big Test: What He Signed, Vetoed, and Didn’t
Senate Republican Leader John Braun reacts to Governor Bob Ferguson’s bill signings, a surprising veto, and the policies he let stand. From tax hikes to housing studies, police funding to rent control, we break down what made the cut—and what didn’t—in his first...
AUDIO: Despite signing of anti-parents’ rights bill, ‘this isn’t over,’ says Dozier
A state Senator is frustrated after the governor signed a new law that overrides Washington’s 2024 parental-rights protections. Tracy Ellis reports.
AUDIO: Senate Republicans react to Ferguson signing largest tax increase in state history
Governor Bob Ferguson made big promises about fiscal responsibility, but today, Senate Republicans say he threw those promises out the window. Tracy Ellis reports.
AUDIO: The Health Care Crisis: Sen. Ron Muzzall Speaks with Lars Larson
State Senator Ron Muzzall joins Lars Larson to discuss the financial struggles of hospitals, the impact of legislative decisions, and the urgent need for reform. He warns of rising costs and reduced access, urging swift action before the system collapses.
AUDIO: Muzzall: Hospital Cuts Show Democrats Ignored Repeated Warnings on Health Care Crisis
Hospitals in Washington are in trouble, and Valley Medical Center is the latest to feel the hit. Tracy Ellis reports.
The Elephant in the Dome Podcast: Education—The State’s Paramount Duty, A Reality Check with Sen. John Braun
Senator John Braun discusses Washington’s constitutional duty to fund education, concerns over academic decline, the impact of local levies, and policy shifts shaping schools. Is the legislature delivering on its promise? Listen to find out.
AUDIO/PHOTOS: Sens. Mark Schoesler, Nikki Torres, and Perry Dozier on KONA Radio
Senators Mark Schoesler, Nikki Torres, and Perry Dozier discuss the latest budget decisions, tax policies, and housing challenges impacting Eastern Washington. They highlight bipartisan efforts, concerns over rising costs, and the potential for a special legislative...
VIDEO: KING 5: Republican state senator secures money to help ‘suicide-proof’ Deception Pass Bridge
Senator Ron Muzzall secured $900,000 in funding to "suicide-proof" the Deception Pass bridge. Of that funding, $200,000 will go to study the best way to do suicide proof the bridge. The rest will be used to engineer it. https://youtu.be/9KRJsjuWh3g?si=u0miMmMy5nk5uFr0
AUDIO: Braun: Tragic fentanyl-related death of Puyallup child shows continued need for stronger child-endangerment laws
A five-year-old Puyallup boy died from fentanyl exposure in his own home—a tragedy the State Senate Republican Leader says should never happen. Tracy Ellis reports.