Senator Phil Fortunato talks with guest host Paul Gallant on KTTH about mask mandates and forced vaccinations.
SRC On Air: Sen. Phil Fortunato on The Jason Rantz Show on KTTH
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AUDIO: Braun says Governor sends clear message that he doesn’t trust dedicated teachers and staff
The state Senate Republican leader says intimidating and publicly shaming those with vaccine concerns is the wrong path. Tracy Ellis reports.
SRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Wilson on KIRO Radio’s Dori Monson Show
Sen. Jeff Wilson is seeking answers from the state Employment Security Department following a KIRO radio news account indicating that ESD may have destroyed 88 million public records. KIRO’s Dori Monson, who broke the news, talks with Sen. Wilson.
AUDIO: Has state agency destroyed 88 million public records in $1 billion unemployment fraud?
Did the state Employment Security Department destroy 88 million public records related to its one-billion-dollar fraud case? Tracy Ellis tells us a state legislator is now asking that question.
VIDEO: KOMO: Local groups prep for Afghan refugees who could end up in Washington, feat. Sen. John Braun
Republican lawmakers are asking leaders to support refugee resettlement groups to make sure duly vetted Afghan refugees are welcomed to Washington. https://youtu.be/G1NpnlvQ8qM
VIDEO: KOMO: State Superintendent wants COVID vaccine mandate expanded to teachers, Senator touts legislation to forbid forced vaccinations
Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal asked Governor Inslee to require school employees to get vaccinated. State Senator Doug Ericksen has a bill that would ban discrimination based on vaccine status. https://youtu.be/gY49I5ETzwc
Audio: Padden not surprised by 4th Legislative District growth
The state Senator who represents the 4th Legislative District in Eastern Washington on the Idaho border isn’t surprised by its growth. Tracy Ellis explains.
AUDIO: Republican leaders: Fix police reform bills before more people get hurt
State Republican Legislative leaders say it’s time to fix police reform bills now before more people get hurt. Tracy Ellis reports.
VIDEO: Sen. John Braun on Q13 Fox talking about the Governor’s vaccine mandate
The Senate Republican Leader is opposed to Governor Inslee’s move to force state employees to get the COVID vaccine. https://youtu.be/1q6kueo0J3o
VIDEO: Legislator reacts to Governor’s move to require state employees and healthcare workers to get COVID vaccine
Senator Mike Padden of Spokane Valley tells KOMO's Keith Eldridge it is bullying on the Governor’s part. https://youtu.be/ol_hUx1T_WM
AUDIO: Senate Republicans respond to Gov. Jay Inslee’s new vaccine mandate
Reaction is pouring in from state Senate Republicans angry about Governor Inslee’s announcement to require state workers to get the COVID vaccine. Tracy Ellis reports.
Audio: New law forces police to fight crime with rocks, Longview senator calls for special session
A state Senator says new laws from Democrats are forcing police to fight crime with rocks. Tracy Ellis explains.