Senate Republican Leader John Braun says the three new laws on police pursuits, parental rights and income taxes that came from the citizens of the state highlight the session. He also talks about tax increase proposals, homelessness and rent control. Senator Lynda...
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AUDIO: Wilson bill to study EV fires is signed into law
High voltage, intense heat, toxic fumes… those are some of the things that come with electric vehicle fires. Tracy Ellis tells us about a new law aimed at gaining a better understanding of E-V fires.
VIDEO: Gildon: Initiatives set the tone for Olympia in 2024
Six initiatives from the people overshadowed the 2024 legislative session and forced lawmakers to take a more realistic approach to other issues, explains Sen. Chris Gildon in this update from Olympia. Washington lawmakers adjourned their 60-day legislative session...
AUDIO: Hawkins’ “Walking Start to Running Start” bill signed by Governor
More high school students will soon be able to take advantage of the Running Start program and earn college credits. Tracy Ellis reports.
Elephant in the Dome Podcast: The natural gas ban – HB 1589 – selling out Washington families for corporate interests
Democrats in the state Legislature passed a bill requested by Puget Sound Energy that insulates PSE from paying for state-mandated carbon-reduction goals by cutting off gas natural service to its customers. Listen to what Republican Senators John Braun, Chris Gildon,...
AUDIO: Greenhouse gardening gets a boost as Short bill is signed into law
A new law makes it easier for you to grow your own food. Tracy Ellis reports.
SRC On Air: Sen. John Braun on The Lars Larson Show
Sen. John Braun talks to Lars Larson about HB 1589 which would allow Puget Sound Energy to ban natural gas for its customers and cause energy costs to skyrocket.
VIDEO: FOX 13: Green Hill School employee arrested, accused of conspiring to commit prison riot, featuring Sen. John Braun
Her arrest is the latest in a growing number of issues from inside the Chehalis youth detention facility. https://youtu.be/Qiumyunoeiw
AUDIO: Boehnke school bus trespass bill clears Legislature, awaits Governor’s signature
Keeping trespassers off school busses is the aim of a bill that passed out of the state Legislature. Tracy Ellis tells us the measure is named after a real-life hero.
SRC On Air: Sen. Brad Hawkins on KOZI Radio in Chelan
Sen. Brad Hawkins on KOZI Radio talking about state budgets, initiatives to the Legislature, regional sports complex, his “Walking Start to Running Start” bill, and more.
SRC On Air: Sen. John Braun on KVI Radio’s Ari Hoffman Show
Senate Republican Leader John Braun talks to KVI Radio’s Ari Hoffman about some big wins for Republicans in the Legislative session, including the initiatives and the defeat of a bill to increase property tax rates. They also discuss legislation that that could lead...
AUDIO: Schoesler supports supplemental capital budget passed by Legislature
The state construction spending plan, known as the capital budget, will help communities across Eastern Washington according to one of its architects. Tracy Ellis reports.