Senator Mike Padden says Washington is facing a public-safety crisis on its roads, with traffic deaths at a record high. Tracy Ellis reports.
AUDIO: Padden: Washington is in a record traffic-safety crisis
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AUDIO: Warnick frustrated amid revelation that school seismic upgrades stalled by OSPI
Tens-of-millions of dollars set aside to protect schools from earthquakes is not getting spent, and a state Senator wants to know why. Tracy Ellis reports.
SRC On Air: Sen. Judy Warnick on The Lars Larson Show
Sen. Judy Warnick talks to Lars Larson about Governor Jay Inslee’s claim that a shortage of wind and solar projects will slow the development of artificial intelligence.
AUDIO: Boehnke looks to improve rules for siting of power projects
The governor wouldn’t have as much influence in siting large green energy projects under a bill being introduced in the state senate. Tracy Ellis reports.
SRC On Air: Sen. Mike Padden on The Lars Larson Show
Sen. Mike Padden talks to Lars Larson about a shortage of public defenders and prosecutors and a proposal the State Supreme Court is considering that could make the problem much worse.
AUDIO: Washington senator encourages public to attend agricultural fairs
It’s fair season and a state Senator is encouraging you to support Washington’s agricultural community by attending one. Tracy Ellis reports.
SRC On Air: Sen. Matt Boehnke on The Lars Larson Show
Senator Matt Boehnke talks to Lars Larson about how State Department of Children, Youth, and Families mismanagement is leading to dangerous conditions at juvenile detention centers.
AUDIO: Boehnke: State needs to protect children in juvenile detention – “complete disregard of due process and notice is a real concern”
State Department of Children, Youth, and Families mismanagement is leading to dangerous conditions at juvenile detention centers according to a state Senator. Tracy Ellis reports.
SRC On Air: Sen. Nikki Torres on KVI Radio’s Ari Hoffman Show
Sen. Nikki Torres tells KVI’s Ari Hoffman that a public defender shortage is a crisis. She says people charged with serious crimes are being released because of it.
AUDIO: Boehnke selected to serve on new state AI task force
A new artificial intelligence task force is developing A-I guidelines for Washington State. Tracy Ellis reports.
AUDIO: Torres says public defender shortage is a crisis
People charged with serious crimes are being released due to a shortage of public defenders. Tracy Ellis reports.
AUDIO: Budget leader worries drop in state revenue will bring attempt to expand state tax on capital-gains income
A state Senator worries that a drop in projected revenue will bring an attempt to expand the capital-gains income tax. Tracy Ellis explains.