Sen. Sefzik talks to KGNW Radio’s Tim Gaydos about his bills to suspend the state portion of the gas tax and help with flood relief, the Governor’s emergency powers, COVID restrictions, and the experience of being the youngest state Senator.
Sen. Ann Rivers talks to KEDO Radio’s Mike Wallin about the point of the session known as policy cutoff, the challenges of a virtual session, the Governor’s emergency powers, COVID restrictions, and pharmaceutical costs.
Sen. Judy Warnick talks with KONA Radio’s The Bottom Line about a bill passed by Senate Democrats that would let murderers, rapists, and other violent criminals pursue quicker release from prison. She also discusses agriculture and one-party rule.
A state Senate committee approved a bill to place a 90-day check on state of emergency proclamations issued by the Washington governor, unless the time limit is otherwise cleared by the leadership of both chambers. https://youtu.be/8TTUagmHOZU
Listen to this 20th District Legislative Update with Sen. John Braun. Topics: Democrat bill that would let violent criminals pursue quicker release from prison and importance of assuring that bills are affordable.
9th District Sen. Mark Schoesler talks about bill cutoffs for Senate committees. He also discusses bills he’s sponsoring - SB 5643, which aims to help 4-H, and SB 5791, which deals with the Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' retirement....
Sen. Brad Hawkins talks to Jason Taylor and Kalie Drago on the KPQ Morning Report about the Governor’s emergency powers and his bills on housing for workers and school district consolidation.
25th District Sen. Chris Gildon talks about the long-term care payroll tax and the point of the session known as policy cutoff. https://youtu.be/qzr4oAL_HKU
Sen. Lynda Wilson talks with John Carlson of KVI Radio about a state Democrat-backed bill that makes it easier for violent criminals to get out of prison.
A bill making it easier for violent criminals to get out of prison passed in the state Senate. Tracy Ellis reports.
Sen. Jeff Wilson talks with Kyle Pauley on KXRO radio about Governor Inslee's proposal to make lying about elections a crime; the Govenor's emergency powers; and his bills on tow truck safety, catalytic converter theft, and election and redistricting reforms....
State Senate Republicans are offering a long-term plan to rescue the Paid Family and Medical Leave program without a rate hike. Tracy Ellis explains.
