Governor Inslee signs bills that encourage home ownership and provide tax exemptions for high-tech wheelchairs. Tracy Ellis tells us Senator Mike Padden sponsored both measures.
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VIDEO: KOMO: Washington cities want the state to follow their lead on unlawful drug possession, featuring Sen. John Braun
Governor Jay Inslee has called a special session for later this month in hopes state lawmakers will be able to pass a new drug possession law. Braun said he's optimistic lawmakers will reach a good solution, but said right now the caucuses do not have an agreement....
VIDEO: TVW: The Impact – Clean Energy and the Power Grid, featuring Sen. Matt Boehnke
Is the power grid ready for the demands of increased electrification? A look at legislation to amp up long-term planning for the electrical transmission system.
SRC On Air: Sen. John Braun on KVI Radio’s Ari Hoffman Show
Sen. John Braun talks to KVI Radio’s Ari Hoffman about the upcoming special session to create penalties for hard drug possession and the new police pursuit law.
SRC On Air: Sen. John Braun on Live from Seattle on KGNW Radio
Sen. John Braun talks to KGNW Radio’s Tim Gaydos about the special session called by Governor Inslee to deal with the law on hard drug possession in Washington. https://omny.fm/shows/live-from-seattle/wednesday-may-3-senate-republican-leader-john-brau ...
SRC On Air: Sen. Keith Wagoner on The Lars Larson Show
Republican Senator Keith Wagoner talks to Lars Larson about Governor Inslee calling a special session for state legislators to deal with the hard drug possession law.
AUDIO: Hawkins issues statement on special session
Governor Inslee is bringing state lawmakers back to Olympia for a special session to address the state’s drug possession law. An East Wenatchee legislator says it’s the right call. Tracy Ellis reports.
AUDIO: Senate Republican leader cautious about drug-law special session
A special session to create a state law that increases penalties for the possession of hard drugs is scheduled for May 16th. Senate Republicans say they’re ready to do their part. Tracy Ellis has more.
AUDIO: Governor Signs Hawkins’ Regional Sports Complex bill
A regional sports complex for the greater Wenatchee area is now a real possibility after Governor Jay Inslee signed Senator Brad Hawkins’ bill into law. Tracy Ellis reports.
Failure to reform drug-possession law rests squarely with House Democrats, says Republican leader
A bill to increase the penalty for hard drug-possession failed in the House of Representatives in the final hours of the legislative session. No Republicans voted for the bill and legislative Democrats say that surprised them. Senate Republican Leader John Braun...
SRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Wilson on Town Hall on KEDO Radio in Longview
Sen. Jeff Wilson talks to KEDO Radio’s Mike Wallin about his bills on tow truck safety, wind turbine blades, museum guns, charging station vandalism, and catalytic converter theft. They also discuss the ban on some rifles and hard drug possession.
SRC On Air: Sen. John Braun on Town Hall on KEDO Radio in Longview
Sen. John Braun talks to KEDO Radio’s Mike Wallin about hard drug possession, police pursuits, proposed tax increases, housing, education funding, and the long-term care payroll tax.