Improving accident scene safety is the goal of a bill introduced in the state Senate again. Tracy Ellis explains.
AUDIO: Wilson reintroduces tow-truck safety measure, urges action in 2023 session
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AUDIO: State Senate Republicans file bills that aim to reverse recent criminal-friendly laws passed by Democrats
State Senate Republicans unveil a trio of bills to improve public safety. Kimberly Wirtz reports.
SRC On Air: Sen. Mark Schoesler on KOZE Radio
State Senator Mark Schoesler stops by Clarkston to talk with KOZE Radio about the state budget and more as lawmakers prepare for the upcoming Legislative Session.
AUDIO: Democrats switch course, adopt Republican-led homeless approach
Washington State Democrats are switching course and adopting a Republican-led homeless approach, according to a Republican state Senator, who says he’ll continuing to offer solutions. Tracy Ellis explains.
SRC On Air: Sen. Mark Schoesler on KONA Radio in the Tri Cities
Sen. Mark Schoesler talks with KONA Radio’s The Bottom Line about energy policies, the governor’s budget, crime, homelessness, and agriculture.
AUDIO: Governor’s budget proposal is a disappointment for Washington families, says Republican budget leader
A disappointment for families – that’s how the Senate Republican budget leader describes Governor Inslee’s proposed state budget. Tracy Ellis explains.
SRC On Air: Sen. John Braun on The Lars Larson Show
Senator John Braun talks to Lars Larson about what he calls the equity issue of our time - children suffering from significant learning loss due to actions taken during the pandemic and the state’s refusal to properly address it.
AUDIO: Schoesler remembers former WSU football coach Mike Leach
A great character in the world of college football and one of its most innovative and creative offensive minds – that’s how a state Senator remembers former WSU football coach Mike Leach. Tracy Ellis reports.
Health care challenges in Washington
Senator Ron Muzzall, who serves on the Senate Health & Long-Term Care Committee, explains that care providers are facing many urgent challenges.
VIDEO: KING 5: Governor, legislators could see raises in 2023/2024, featuring Sen. Ron Muzzall
Every state legislator, the governor and all other statewide elected officials would see a boost in salary over the next two years, under proposals voted on by the Washington Citizens’ Commission on Salaries for Elected Officials. https://youtu.be/CNFAfGk-_5Q
What makes Washington homes so expensive
Homes in Washington are expensive. Why? Senator Lynda Wilson tries to answer that question.
AUDIO: Hawkins files Regional Aquatic Center legislation
A bill now before the state Legislature could allow Chelan and Douglas counties to partner on a Regional Aquatic Center and Sports Complex someday. Tracy Ellis explains.