Washington State Senate Republicans are launching a robust effort to tackle the housing affordability crisis. Tracy Ellis explains.
AUDIO: Senate Republicans introduce 18 bills to address housing crisis
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SRC/HRC On Air: Sen. Shelly Short and Reps. Andrew Enegell and Hunter Abell on KOMW in Omak
State Senator Shelley Short and Representatives Andrew Engell and Hunter Abell discus key legislative issues. Topics included Children's Day at the legislature, the fight against new regulations on wood stoves, concerns over hospital mergers, the road usage charge...
AUDIO: Christian bill would give inmates greater access to state government
A state Senator is proposing a bold solution to juvenile and adult correction facility overcrowding—bringing inmates closer to their government, literally. Tracy Ellis explains.
AUDIO: State Senate Republican leadership update with Senator John Braun
Sen. Braun critiques Democrat-led taxation policies, arguing that taxes on carbon, innovation, payroll, and manufacturing hurt Washington's economy. He asserts that Republicans can balance the budget without new taxes and urges bipartisan consideration of economic...
SRC On Air: Sen. Nikki Torres on KONA Radio in the Tri Cities
Senator Nikki Torres on KONA discussing her school safety bill, which encourages panic buttons in schools to enhance emergency response. She highlights disparities in school security funding and hopes for a grant program. She also criticizes bills impacting parental...
AUDIO: 7th District Legislative Update with state Senator Shelly Short
Sen. Shelly Short warns that SB 5382 threatens Washington’s initiative process by increasing costs, deterring volunteers, and risking jail time for signature gatherers. Critics say it suppresses public input, while supporters claim it prevents fraud—despite little...
VIDEO: Sen. Mark Schoesler’s Week 5 Update: Fighting Costly Road-Usage Charges
In his Week 5 legislative update, 9th District Sen. Mark Schoesler explains his opposition to HB 1921 and SB 5726, which propose a road-usage charge in Washington. He highlights the high costs of implementation and the disproportionate impact on rural drivers who rely...
SRC On Air: Sen. Drew MacEwen on KONA Radio in the Tri Cities
Sen. Drew MacEwen on KONA discussing property taxes, education, housing, growth management, Gov. Ferguson, emergency powers, parental rights, the state budgets, and more.
AUDIO: 19th District Legislative Update with Senator Jeff Wilson
Sen. Wilson talks about free fuel for electric vehicles, including his own, at state facilities.
AUDIO: 9th District Legislative Update with Senator Mark Schoesler
Sen. Schoesler talks about the hidden consequences of the proposed road usage charge or pay-per-mile tax system.
AUDIO: Senate Passes Torres’ School Safety Legislation
The state Senate just passed legislation designed boost school safety by modernizing emergency response systems. Tracy Ellis explains.
AUDIO: Muzzall Bill to Strengthen Reckless Driving Penalties Passes Senate
A bill to strengthen reckless driving penalties on big time speeders passes out of the state Senate with overwhelming support. Tracy Ellis reports.