Sen. Chris Gildon told Lars Larson that Washington’s budget has doubled in the last decade, but now faces a $6.7B shortfall. Senate Republicans unveiled a balanced budget that fills the gap without raising taxes or fees. Gildon says it’s a common-sense solution.
Serious, smart, and making government work better – that’s how Senate Republicans describe their new spending plan. Tracy Ellis reports.
Legislation to combat fast-growing EV charger vandalism and theft gets state Senate approval. Tracy Ellis has details.
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...
Ichiro Suzuki is headed to the Hall of Fame, but first, he's honored in the state Senate. Tracy Ellis reports.
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...
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...
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...
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.
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.
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...
Washington has a shortage of law enforcement officers. Senator John Braun reports some progress in that area.
