Sen. Mark Schoesler tells radio talk show host Lars Larson why the legislature has a great opportunity right now to pay for transportation without raising taxes....
AUDIO: Schoesler: State has plenty of money to pay for transportation without tax increases
A great opportunity to pay for transportation without raising taxes is what a state legislator says we have right now. Tracy Ellis reports.
AUDIO: 9th Dist. Legislator unhappy with voting maps but says court should approve them
An Eastern Washington legislator isn’t thrilled with proposed voting maps but says the State Supreme Court should approve them anyway. Tracy Ellis explains.
SRC On Air: NW Public Radio: More Than 630 Days And Counting. When Will Inslee’s State Of Emergency End? Featuring Sen. John Braun
For months, minority Republicans in the Washington Legislature have called for limits on the governor’s emergency powers. But now even some Democrats are expressing concerns about the open-endedness of the COVID-19 state of emergency and the limited role of state...
AUDIO: Wilson says final 2021 revenue forecast supports her call for tax, inflation relief
With the state now anticipating bringing in nearly 900-million dollars more than expected, a state Senator says tax cuts should be on the table. Tracy Ellis explains.
SRC On Air: Sen. Brad Hawkins on The Agenda on KPQ Radio
The Washington State Redistricting Commission failed to develop new voting maps for the state before a deadline, so now the State Supreme Court takes over the process. Sen. Brad Hawkins talks about it on The Agenda on KPQ Radio.
SRC ON AIR: Sen. Chris Gildon on KTTH Radio’s Jason Rantz Show
After being disappointed that a 21-gun salute wasn’t allowed at a Korean War memorial celebration on the Capitol Campus in Olympia, Sen. Chris Gildon tells KTTH Radio’s Jason Rantz that he’s trying to do something about it.
SRC ON AIR: Sen. Chris Gildon on Radio Honkook
21-gun salutes are no longer allowed on the Capitol Campus in Olympia. Sen. Chris Gildon talks about his bill to change that with Korean language Radio Honkook. https://youtu.be/rMuVZjx6bDA
AUDIO: Hawkins issues statement on Redistricting Commission not finalizing voting maps
We’ll have to wait a little longer for new state voting districts as the panel tasked with drawing the maps deadlocks. Tracy Ellis explains.
AUDIO: Gildon introduces legislation to reinstate 21-gun salute on capitol campus
Reinstating 21-gun salutes at the Capitol is the aim of a state Senator’s bill. Tracy Ellis explains.
AUDIO: Hawkins applauds school districts for exploring school calendar reform
A state Senator who’s an advocate for shorter summer breaks for schoolchildren is encouraged by a new report. Tracy Ellis explains.
SRC On Air: Sen. Mike Padden on The Lars Larson Show
Sen. Mike Padden talks to Lars Larson about his bill that would allow voters to repeal long-term care payroll tax....