We're now in Week 7 of the 2025 Legislative Session, and things are heating up in Olympia! Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia, gives us the inside scoop on key legislative milestones, including the fiscal cutoff and the big debates headed to the Senate floor. He also shares...
The state Senate just gave a unanimous thumbs-up to a bill aimed at tightening election security. Kimberly Wirtz reports.
Gov. Bob Ferguson released his cost-cutting ideas, and Senate Republican budget leader Chris Gildon is giving credit—with some skepticism. Tracy Ellis explains.
Senator Keith Goehner joined KPQ to discuss legislative updates, focusing on budget priorities and financial challenges in Olympia. He highlighted the divide between Republicans and Democrats on spending, revenue, and taxation, emphasizing concerns over excessive...
Protecting kids online is the purpose of a bill in Olympia, but one provision has some parents nervous. Tracy Ellis tells us what a state Senator is doing to fix it.
Senator Chris Gildon reveals that the real deficit is around $6.7 billion—far lower than the $12–16 billion figure Democrats are pushing. The inflated number comes from overspending, including Governor Inslee’s reckless $4 billion in state employee raises without a...
Senator John Braun joins Lars Larson to talk about the Initiative Killer bill that threatens Washington's initiative process with the possibility of fines or jail time for signature gatherers.
Sen. Keith Goehner on KOZI Radio discusses his bill allowing detached ADUs in rural areas, budget challenges with a $10-12B shortfall, proposed tax increases, the road usage charge, and parental rights concerns. He highlighted transparency in school-parent...
Republican lawmakers hold a media availability to discuss key legislative priorities. They focus on public safety, affordability, and education, raising concerns over new tax proposals and state budget shortfalls. They also oppose bills on parental rights and...
Honoring a hero: The state Senate votes to name an overpass after a fallen Trooper. Tracy Ellis reports.
Sen. Shelly Short discusses legislative updates on Okanagan Country Radio. She highlights the failure of Rep. Andrew Engell’s wolf bill due to political bargaining, the defeat of a woodstove regulation bill, and ongoing concerns about tax increases, road usage...
Washington residents looking to buy a woodstove can breathe a little easier—state regulators are backing off a proposal that could have limited options and driven up costs. Tracy Ellis explains.
