Fortunatoās bill would create categories for athletes based on their chromosomes and gender identity, plus a separate category for athletes with variations in their chromosomes. https://youtu.be/vaHWqIVezjw?si=WFEIZAkJVW5B_GJt
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SRC On Air: Sen. John Braun on The Lars Larson Show
Senate Republican Leader John Braun discusses with Lars Larson the strategies Republicans can employ to pass legislation despite the Democrats holding a super-majority in the legislature.

The Elephant in the Dome Podcast: Majority Coalition Caucus versus single-party rule
As Democrats prepare for unilateral, supermajority control in Olympia, Republicans recall a more bipartisan era - 12 years ago, when the Majority Coalition Caucus, an historic alliance that ushered in a wave of critical reforms, came into existence.

AUDIO: State Senate Republicans announce 2025 leaders
The person picked to lead State Senate Republicans is focused on getting things done, despite being in the minority. Tracy Ellis explains.

SRC On Air: Sen. Phil Fortunato on The Lars Larson Show
Sen. Phil Fortunato talks to Lars Larson about his legislation to protect Washingtonians by removing violent criminals who are in the state illegally.

AUDIO: Fortunato Gets Jump Start on Trump’s Deportation Plan
In anticipation of Trump Administration immigration changes, a state Senator hopes to remove violent criminals by reintroducing a bill to repeal Washington's sanctuary state status. Tracy Ellis reports.
VIDEO: KING 5: New proposal to move young offenders to former adult jail raises concerns
Republican State Senator John Braun expressed cautious support while criticizing the timing. He said he asked Inslee for relief in 2023. "It's too little too late for a lot of folks who have suffered the consequences of a poorly thought out policy."...

AUDIO: Braun skeptical of Inslee juvenile detention proposal and troubled by lack of collaboration with key legislators
Governor Insleeās announcement of a new youth detention center is being met with skepticism from the state Senate Republican Leader. Tracy Ellis explains.

AUDIO: Padden: Washington is in a record traffic-safety crisis
Senator Mike Padden says Washington is facing a public-safety crisis on its roads, with traffic deaths at a record high. Tracy Ellis reports.
VIDEO: KOMO: Is the current law on questioning juveniles hindering police investigations? Feat. Sen. Keith Wagoner
Law enforcement advocates plan to push for changes to a state law many have said limits their ability to speak with juveniles to help solve crimes, putting a roadblock to some investigations. https://youtu.be/GwegTT3b9hQ

The Elephant in the Dome Podcast: Senator frustrated about bureaucratic delay of school earthquake protections
Tens-of-millions of dollars set aside to protect schools from earthquakes is not getting spent, and state Senator Judy Warnick wants something done about it. The Office of the State Superintendent of Public Instruction is supposed to be distributing the money.

AUDIO: Warnick frustrated amid revelation that school seismic upgrades stalled by OSPI
Tens-of-millions of dollars set aside to protect schools from earthquakes is not getting spent, and a state Senator wants to know why. Tracy Ellis reports.