Serious, smart, and making government work better – that’s how Senate Republicans describe their new spending plan. Tracy Ellis reports.
AUDIO: ‘$ave Washington’ budget would fund shared priorities without raising taxes
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AUDIO: Wilson Bill makes state panel responsible for developing strategies to prevent EV charger property crimes
Legislation to combat fast-growing EV charger vandalism and theft gets state Senate approval. Tracy Ellis has details.
SRC On Air: Sen. Wagoner on Lars Larson Show: New Gun Laws Hurt Citizens, Won’t Stop Crime
Lars Larson and Sen. Keith Wagoner discuss WA and OR gun laws restricting 2A rights. Wagoner says WA's HB 1163 forces costly, nonexistent training, hurting low-income citizens. With Dem majorities, it’ll pass, face legal battles, and fail to reduce crime—yet media...
AUDIO: Senate honors Ichiro for Hall of Fame Career
Ichiro Suzuki is headed to the Hall of Fame, but first, he's honored in the state Senate. Tracy Ellis reports.
VIDEO: Sen. Chris Gildon: Protecting Initiatives, Wood Stoves & Emergency Powers
Senator Chris Gildon provides a mid-session update on the most talked-about bills from the 25th District. He celebrates the defeat of Senate Bill 5382, the so-called "initiative killer," and a bill that would have overregulated wood-burning stoves. Gildon also...
VIDEO: Sen. John Braun: Public Safety, Budget Concerns & Smarter Schools
Senate Republican Leader John Braun gives an update from Olympia as the 2025 legislative session reaches its halfway point. He highlights key bills, including efforts to expand school transportation options, bring back technical education for younger students, and...
VIDEO: Sen. Mark Schoesler: Opposing Unemployment for Strikers & Cap-and-Tax Waste
Senator Mark Schoesler provides for the eighth week of session. He discusses concerns about Senate Bill 5041, which would grant unemployment benefits to striking workers—raising costs for employers and disrupting economic stability. He also highlights new revelations...
SRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Wilson Talks Forever Chemicals, Housing, and Taxes on KONA
Sen. Jeff Wilson joins KONA to discuss his bills on testing for forever chemicals in biosolids and cutting red tape for housing on underutilized land. He warns of rising taxes, calls for accountability in government spending, and stresses the need for reliable energy.
SRC On Air: Sen. Keith Goehner Talks Ferries, Transportation Funding, and Road Usage Fees on KONA
Sen. Keith Goehner joins KONA to discuss Gov. Ferguson’s shift away from costly electric ferries, calling for practical diesel alternatives. He warns of declining gas tax revenue, the need for new funding sources, and ensuring transit contributes to road upkeep.
SRC On Air: Sen. Matt Boehnke Discusses Bipartisan Nuclear Energy Efforts and Business Climate in Washington
In an interview with KONA, Sen. Matt Boehnke highlighted the bipartisan push for nuclear energy expansion in Washington, particularly in Eastern Washington. He emphasized the state's role as an energy leader and the need to streamline permitting processes to attract...
AUDIO: Senate Republican Leadership Update with State Senator John Braun
Washington has a shortage of law enforcement officers. Senator John Braun reports some progress in that area.
AUDIO: 19th District Legislative Update with State Senator Jeff Wilson
Senator Wilson's bill requiring the testing of biosolids for ‘forever chemical’ contamination passed the Senate. The bill now heads to the House.