Making possession of hard drugs like fentanyl a felony again is the aim of a bill in the state Senate. Tracy Ellis reports.
AUDIO: Padden bill to increase penalty for drug possession receives committee hearing
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SRC On Air: Sen. John Braun on The Lars Larson Show
Senator John Braun talks to Lars Larson about Democrat tax increases, the refusal by some Democrats to take meaningful action on police pursuits, and Democrat proposals to stop enforcing certain traffic violations.
SRC On Air: KUOW: Should WA lawmakers designate an official state cactus? Featuring Sen. Judy Warnick
State Senator Judy Warnick introduced legislation to establish the state cactus.
VIDEO: Sen. Chris Gildon Legislative Update
Sen. Chris Gildon talks about permit approval timelines and how they can affect the cost of a home. He says there may be a way to speed up permitting. https://youtu.be/EIm34XmTVlI
SRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Wilson on The Lars Larson Show
Senator Jeff Wilson talks to Lars Larson about a Democrat bill that would require that you vote.
AUDIO: Despite Republican objections, committee passes incomplete ‘police pursuit’ bill
State Senate Democrats turn back attempts by Republicans to fix a criminal-friendly flaw in state law regarding police pursuits. Tracy Ellis reports.
AUDIO: 7th District Legislative Update
Listen to this 7th District Legislative Update with Sen. Shelly Short. Topic: Fixes to the law limiting police pursuits
What is happening with proposed fixes to the law limiting police pursuits
Legislative Democrats continue to block important fixes to their 2021 law that restricts police pursuits. Podcast features Senators John Braun, Keith Wagoner and Lynda Wilson.
VIDEO: TVW: Inside Olympia, featuring Senator John Braun
Host Austin Jenkins goes in-depth with Senate Republican Leader John Braun. Topics include Republican priorities, housing, hard drug possession, abortion, police pursuits and 2nd Amendment rights.
SRC On Air: Sen. John Braun on Town Hall on KEDO Radio in Longview
Sen. John Braun talks to KEDO Radio’s Mike Wallin about redistricting and police pursuits.
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 the capital gains income tax, the working families tax credit, budgeting, police pursuits, hard drug possession, and education spending.
AUDIO: Torres introduces duo of DACA-related bills to help ‘Dreamers’
Washington’s “Dreamers” would benefit from legislation sponsored by a Latina Republican state Senator. Tracy Ellis explains.