People charged with serious crimes are being released due to a shortage of public defenders. Tracy Ellis reports.
AUDIO: Torres says public defender shortage is a crisis
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The Elephant in the Dome Podcast: The public defender shortage crisis
A shortage of public defenders is leading to the release of people charged with serious crimes. Senator Nikki Torres is working to address the crisis.
AUDIO: Budget leader worries drop in state revenue will bring attempt to expand state tax on capital-gains income
A state Senator worries that a drop in projected revenue will bring an attempt to expand the capital-gains income tax. Tracy Ellis explains.
SRC On Air: Sen. Mike Padden on The Lars Larson Show
Sen. Mike Padden talks to Lars Larson about parental rights, police pursuits, illegal drugs, and more.
AUDIO: Sen. Padden’s office and Spokane Conservation District hosting pollinator-habitat workshop June 25
An opportunity for you to learn about what to plant to make pollinators happy is coming to Spokane. Tracy Ellis explains.
The Elephant in the Dome Podcast: New laws on police pursuits, parental rights, income taxes go into effect
New laws are going into effect that impact police pursuits, parental rights, and income taxes in Washington. The legislature passed three initiatives related to those issues. Senators Mike Padden, Shelly Short, and Matt Boehnke talk about them.
AUDIO: Police pursuit, parental rights, income tax laws go into effect
New laws that go into effect this week (June 6) impact police pursuits, parental rights, and income taxes in Washington. Tracy Ellis reports.
AUDIO: Boehnke disagrees with Inslee’s decision to ignore recommendations on Horse Heaven Hills project
A state Senator says Governor Inslee’s action on a proposed wind farm leaves birds and people twisting in the wind. Tracy Ellis explains.
The Elephant in the Dome Podcast: Sen. Mike Padden on increase in fatal car wrecks
Washington is grappling with a surge in deadly and serious injury car crashes. The Traffic Safety Commission says Washington hit a 33-year high in traffic deaths. Nearly half of those deaths involved drivers impaired by drugs or alcohol.
AUDIO: Washington is facing a concerning increase in fatal and severe injury car wrecks
Washington is grappling with a surge in deadly and serious injury car crashes. Tracy Ellis reports.
The Elephant in the Dome Podcast: Republicans applaud Center For Behavioral Health and Learning opening
Republican senators applaud the opening of the center, stressing its importance amid the opioid crisis. Senator Lynda Wilson highlights the need for both treatment and accountability.
AUDIO: Senate Republicans applaud opening of Center For Behavioral Health and Learning
State Senate Republicans are applauding the opening of a major new facility that combines treatment with training - the University of Washington Center for Behavioral Health and Learning. Tracy Ellis reports.