The Governor needs to use his emergency powers to stop a payroll tax for long-term care according to several state Senators. Tracy Ellis reports.
A proposed voting map for Washington’s congressional districts focuses on keeping communities together within compact regions. Tracy Ellis explains.
Sen. Brad Hawkins talks about what he’s hearing from constituents, what’s happening with the state’s redistricting process, and the upcoming legislative session. KOHO 101 Morning Show KOZI Morning News
A Republican on the panel charged with redrawing voting maps for our state released his draft plan for legislative districts. Tracy Ellis reports.
A state Senator is among those calling for a personal fireworks ban in East Wenatchee. Tracy Ellis explains.
Sen. Doug Ericksen talks with KTTH’s Jason Rantz about the new vaccine-mandate lawsuit filed by Washington State Patrol Troopers and Department of Corrections workers.
Senator Chris Gildon tells radio talk show host Lars Larson that lenient Democrat policies put citizens’ lives at risk.
Sen. Mike Padden talks with KTTH’s Jason Rantz about lawmakers’ attempts to empty the prisons.
The state Senators present their new report: “Prison Alarm Bells: Five Years of Failure at the Department of Corrections – and What Washington Can Do About It.”
Senator Mike Padden talks to John Carlson on KVI about an effort by Washington lawmakers to empty prison cells and return convicted felons to the street and how it’s creating new public safety risks across the state.
Sen. Mike Padden talks with KONA Radio’s The Bottom Line about a new state Senate report that sounds the alarm about an effort to empty prisons and return felons to the street.
Press conference to release report: “PRISON ALARM BELLS: Five Years of Failure at the Department of Corrections – and What Washington Can Do About It.” https://youtu.be/hp_mlNehfzE
