Senator Mike Padden says Washington is facing a public-safety crisis on its roads, with traffic deaths at a record high. Tracy Ellis reports.
AUDIO: Padden: Washington is in a record traffic-safety crisis
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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.
SRC On Air: Sen. Judy Warnick on The Lars Larson Show
Sen. Judy Warnick talks to Lars Larson about Governor Jay Inslee’s claim that a shortage of wind and solar projects will slow the development of artificial intelligence.
AUDIO: Boehnke looks to improve rules for siting of power projects
The governor wouldn’t have as much influence in siting large green energy projects under a bill being introduced in the state senate. Tracy Ellis reports.
SRC On Air: Sen. Mike Padden on The Lars Larson Show
Sen. Mike Padden talks to Lars Larson about a shortage of public defenders and prosecutors and a proposal the State Supreme Court is considering that could make the problem much worse.
The Elephant in the Dome Podcast: Shortage of public defenders and prosecutors – a criminal justice crisis
Washington’s criminal justice system has a big problem – a shortage of public defenders and prosecutors. Senator Mike Padden, a former judge and the Ranking Republican on the Senate Law and Justice Committee is the featured guest. Washington Supreme Court justices...
AUDIO: Washington senator encourages public to attend agricultural fairs
It’s fair season and a state Senator is encouraging you to support Washington’s agricultural community by attending one. Tracy Ellis reports.
SRC On Air: Sen. Matt Boehnke on The Lars Larson Show
Senator Matt Boehnke talks to Lars Larson about how State Department of Children, Youth, and Families mismanagement is leading to dangerous conditions at juvenile detention centers.
The Elephant in the Dome Podcast: Senator Blindsided by Department of Children, Youth, and Families mismanagement and transfer and return of inmates
Senator Matt Boehnke says State Department of Children, Youth, and Families mismanagement is leading to dangerous conditions at juvenile detention centers. Juvenile detention center overcrowding led to the transfer of dozens of men to adult prisons, but a judge ruled...
AUDIO: Boehnke: State needs to protect children in juvenile detention – “complete disregard of due process and notice is a real concern”
State Department of Children, Youth, and Families mismanagement is leading to dangerous conditions at juvenile detention centers according to a state Senator. Tracy Ellis reports.