With no Republican support, state Senate Democrats again passed a ban on some semiautomatic rifles. Tracy Ellis reports.
AUDIO: Senate Democrats pass rifle ban again with no Republican support
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Legislative Republican Leadership Media Availability 4/18/23
Legislative Republican leaders hold a media availability to discuss the 2023 legislative session. This week they talk about hard drug possession, police pursuits, Democrat proposed tax increases, clergy confession confidentiality, housing and more....
AUDIO: State Senate refuses to require clergy to report abuse learned about in confession
Clergy who learn about sexual abuse of children during confession wouldn’t have to report that abuse if the state Senate gets its way. Tracy Ellis explains.
SRC On Air: Sen. Brad Hawkins on KOZI Radio in Chelan
Sen. Brad Hawkins on the KOZI Morning News talking about his bill that could lead to the development of a regional sports complex, the bill restoring police pursuits, the legislative process, and more.
SRC On Air: Sen. Shelly Short on KXLY Radio in Spokane
Senator Shelly Short on 920 News Now with Dave Spencer talking about Democrat proposed tax increases, the bill restoring police pursuits, and her bill clarifying the role of the Superintendent of Public Instruction.
SRC On Air: Sen. Drew MacEwen on KMAS Radio in Shelton
Sen. Drew MacEwen talks with KMAS Daybreak host Spencer Hughes about Democrat proposals to triple property tax hikes and increase the real estate excise tax. They also discuss housing and energy costs.
AUDIO: Bill to expand standard for vehicular pursuit “simply not enough,” says Senate Republican Leaders
State Senate Republicans say a police pursuit bill that passed out of the Legislature is a small move in the right direction. Tracy Ellis reports.
AUDIO: Padden opposes bill authorizing state agency to distribute, sell abortion-causing pills
A pro-life state Senator opposes a bill passed in the Senate that allows a state agency to distribute abortion-causing pills. Tracy Ellis has more.
AUDIO: Warnick rejects Democrat tax-hikes on housing
At a time when the state legislature is looking to make housing more affordable, two new proposals would add to the cost of a home. Tracy Ellis explains.
SRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Wilson on The Lars Larson Show
Sen. Jeff Wilson talks to Lars Larson about the Lewis and Clark bridge over the Columbia River in Longview and a bill that could remove parents from the health care decision-making process for their kids.
Republican leaders call foul on Democrat late-session bid to raise property taxes
Senate Democrats unveiled a new proposal that would allow three percent state and local property tax hikes without a vote of the people - that’s triple the current one percent limit. Senators John Braun, Mark Schoesler and Keith Wagoner talk about it.
AUDIO: Wagoner bill aims to keep property taxes from going up while Democrat bill goes in opposite direction
A Republican state Senator says he’s trying to keep property taxes from going higher with his bill while Senate Democrats are doing the opposite. Tracy Ellis has more.