Sen. Brad Hawkins talks to Jason Taylor and Kalie Drago on the KPQ Morning Report about his proposal to help house Chelan County’s workforce, gubernatorial emergency powers, the long-term care payroll tax, and changes to anti-police laws.

Sen. Brad Hawkins talks to Jason Taylor and Kalie Drago on the KPQ Morning Report about his proposal to help house Chelan County’s workforce, gubernatorial emergency powers, the long-term care payroll tax, and changes to anti-police laws.
Sen. Chris Gildon talks with John Carlson of KVI Radio about his bill that would require county prosecutors to track cases to raise awareness of the discretionary role they play in the criminal justice system.
Sens. Keith Wagoner, Judy Warnick and Ron Muzzall speak in favor of bill declaring January as Chinese American history month and encouraging public schools to commemorate the month. https://youtu.be/1mgsETUd8pk https://youtu.be/QAKX9LY_jfE ...
Talking to KTTH Radio’s Jason Rantz, Sen. Lynda Wilson calls out the gun grab by Democrats, arguing it’s just a way to go after law-abiding gun owners while ignoring her bill, which offers harsher punishments for those who steal guns.
An in-depth interview with leaders of the Senate Transportation Committee about their 2022 priorities and what a transportation funding package might look like.
Senate Bill 5735 would allow school districts to offer up to 20 percent of instruction in non-live teaching settings. https://youtu.be/gmmHVltv7Qw
Sen. John Braun talks about the state of education in The Evergreen State with KVI Radio’s Ari Hoffman.
Most of the people testifying on a state Senate bill that would allow one day a week of remote schooling without teacher contact say they don’t like it. Kimberly Wirtz has details.
Most of the testimony was opposed to one day a week of remote schooling without teacher contact. https://youtu.be/YiBwEfhBc3k
Two Republican state Senators who represent Skagit County are calling out what they see as hypocrisy on salmon recovery. Tracy Ellis explains.
Sens. Ron Muzzall, R-Oak Harbor and Keith Wagoner, R-Sedro-Wooley discuss salmon recovery efforts and water access issues in light of legislative proposals pushed by the Governor’s Office.
Sen. Simon Sefzik with John Carlson of KVI Radio about his vision and priorities for the 42nd District and the state, his age and background, and his political heroes.