There would be some extra scrutiny when electric vehicle charger parts are sold for scrap if a bill that passed out of the state Senate becomes law. Tracy Ellis reports.
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AUDIO: Senator Wagoner encouraged by progress on hard drug bill, but says it could be stronger
Hard drugs would be illegal under a bill headed to the state Senate floor, but one Senator says the measure needs some work. Tracy Ellis explains.
AUDIO: Hawkins’ “Walking start to Running Start” bill clears key Senate committee
10th graders would be able to earn college credits if a bill in the state legislature becomes law. Tracy Ellis explains.
VIDEO: Sen. Perry Dozier Legislative Update
Sen. Perry Dozier talks about the police-pursuit restrictions that have made our communities less safe, and the "learning loss" caused by classroom closures, which has harmed our K-12 students. He sponsored bills that would address both crises....
VIDEO: Washington State Senate Republican Priorities for Washington
Senate Republicans’ priorities are: Restore PUBLIC SAFETY, Return AFFORDABILITY, and Reboot EDUCATION https://youtu.be/JbM4lhmYF_Y
VIDEO: Sen. Mark Schoesler Legislative Update
Sen. Mark Schoesler discusses how the bill that would have exempted farm fuel from cap-and-trade has died in committee. He also talks about problems with a bill that would create a mileage tax system for drivers. https://youtu.be/kmA7__daFhY
SRC On Air: Sen. Phil Fortunato on The Jason Rantz Show on KTTH
Sen. Fortunato tears into the Democrats' pay-by-the-mile road tax proposal.
AUDIO: Wagoner bill to promote voluntary land-stewardship clears Senate committee prior to deadline
Creating buffers around rivers and streams to protect salmon without putting farms out of business is the goal of bills in the state legislature. Tracy Ellis reports.
SRC On Air: Sen. Matt Boehnke on The Lars Larson Show
Matt Boehnke talks to Lars Larson about the Chinese Communist Party’s efforts to spy on Americans and acquire access to land and vital resources in Washington.
State Senate Republicans want local control of schools
Republican Senators speak against a Democrat bill mandating a certain amount of recess. A Senator sponsors a bill to rein in the State Superintendent of Public Instruction. And the Ranking Republican on the Senate Education Committee details some disturbing trends.
AUDIO: 7th District Legislative Update
Listen to this 7th District Legislative Update with Sen. Shelly Short Topics: Bills to regulate pharmacy benefit managers, create ergonomic rules, and add climate change to the Growth Management Act.
SRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Wilson on Town Hall on KEDO Radio in Longview
Sen. Wilson talks to KEDO Radio’s Mike Wallin about blue lights on tow trucks, making it easier to build kit homes, combating catalytic converter thefts, and funding for the Wahkiakum County Ferry.