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.
Senator Wilson's bill requiring the testing of biosolids for ‘forever chemical’ contamination passed the Senate. The bill now heads to the House.
The State Senate passed a bill expanding school antidiscrimination protections to include immigration status, homelessness, neurodivergence, and more for all schools in the state. Senator Short spoke against the one size fits all approach.
State law currently mandates that school bonds—used to fund building maintenance and new construction—must receive over 60% of the vote to pass. Proposed legislation aims to lower that threshold. Sen. Schoesler responds.
Sen. Phil Fortunato slammed Democrats for blocking his bill to keep girls' sports single-sex, citing fairness and safety concerns. On Lars Larson’s show, he called out officials for failing to stand up for female athletes, vowing, “Young women deserve better and will...
Senators Short and Warnick discussed key legislative issues on KPQ, including bills on unemployment for striking workers, stricter gun restrictions, and early release for violent juvenile offenders. They also noted Gov. Ferguson’s rare visit, where he addressed budget...
Sometimes, lawmakers push bills forward before they’re ready—a state senator says that’s what happened with an environmental crime bill. Tracy Ellis explains.
Washington’s ferry system is struggling, and two state senators say it’s time for action. Tracy Ellis reports.
