Sen. Shelly Short discusses legislative updates on Okanagan Country Radio. She highlights the failure of Rep. Andrew Engell’s wolf bill due to political bargaining, the defeat of a woodstove regulation bill, and ongoing concerns about tax increases, road usage...
Washington residents looking to buy a woodstove can breathe a little easier—state regulators are backing off a proposal that could have limited options and driven up costs. Tracy Ellis explains.
Sen. Perry Dozier, R-Waitsburg, provides a legislative update from the state Capitol. He discusses his efforts to expand affordable housing and urges farm fuel purchasers to claim rebates for extra costs incurred under the state’s Climate Commitment Act....
A state Senate committee controlled by Democrats shot down a bipartisan proposal Friday to reform the governor’s emergency powers, despite close work on the bill between Republicans and the governor’s office. Instead, majority Democrats on the committee voted for a...
Senate Republican Leader John Braun talks about why a new Senate Republican housing strategy to tackle Washington’s affordability crisis is important. With housing becoming increasingly inaccessible statewide, the plan aims to remove regulatory barriers and make it...
Senator Matt Boehnke joined The Bottom Line on NewsRadio 610 to discuss policy cut-off day, highlighting bad bills that didn’t advance, including bans on wood stoves and certain appliances. He raised concerns about potential federal funding loss due to state policies,...
Sen. Shelly Short celebrates a win as the wood stove bill dies but stays vigilant. She opposes a road usage tax, calling it double taxation that hurts rural communities. With high admin costs and no clear system, she vows to fight it to protect constituents.
Did Washington’s emergency powers reform just get watered down? The state senator leading the charge says yes. Tracy Ellis reports.
State Senator Phil Fortunato joins Lars Larson to expose taxpayer-funded grants supporting left-wing agendas, including anti-Second Amendment initiatives and controversial social programs. He argues for redirecting funds and urges conservatives to scrutinize...
Senator Mark Schoesler provides a legislative update, highlighting key developments in the 2025 session. He discusses Senate Bill 5382, which he opposes for restricting the initiative process, and notes progress on his county commissioner vacancies and tax cleanup...
Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs does not like a bill proposing new rules for the state’s initiative process. Under the proposed legislation, after someone signs a petition, they would be asked to sign a declaration. Sen. Jeff Wilson says, “There seems to be...
Senators Shelly Short and Judy Warnick joined Chris Hansen on KPQ, discussing legislative concerns, including taxation, transportation funding, and budget priorities. They highlighted public opposition to a road usage charge, the need for responsible budgeting, and...
