KOMO News: All regions of state to stay in Phase 1 of COVID recovery plan until Jan. 25. Sen. John Braun says he’s concerned if businesses don’t’ get to “Phase Two” soon—even more will shutter their doors. CLICK/TAP TO WATCH
Hearing coming Wednesday on bill to reopen small businesses
Getting restaurants, gyms and entertainment venues opened is the goal of a bill in the state Legislature. Tracy Ellis tells us the bipartisan measure is scheduled for a Senate State Government and Elections Committee virtual hearing on Wednesday.
12th Legislative District Update
Listen to this 12th District Legislative Update with State Senator Brad Hawkins of East Wenatchee.
VIDEO: KHQ: Hawkins calls for “School Employee Vaccination Day”
KHQ TV in Spokane reports on State Sen. Brad Hawkins push to make Feb. 1 a ‘School Employee Vaccination Day’ and for the Department of Health to allow school districts and health care providers at the local level to coordinate access for any school employee who wishes...
Hawkins partners with Chelan PUD and Department of Natural Resources to implement key task force’s recommendations
In response to devastating wildfires, State Senator Brad Hawkins is partnering with the Chelan PUD and the State Department of Natural Resources to implement a task force’s recommendations. Tracy Ellis explains.
VIDEO: KOMO: Hawkins calls for statewide “School Employee Vaccination Day”
State Senator Brad Hawkins is calling for a “School Employee Vaccination Day” Learn more in this KOMO News report. https://youtu.be/wBMgsnAMqPA
20th District Legislative Update
Listen to this 20th District Legislative Update with State Senator John Braun of Centralia.
Fortunato: Proposal rammed through Senate removes necessary check on executive overreach
A state Senator is slamming an effort by Democrats to sideline legislative oversight. Tracy Ellis has details.
VIDEO: Sen. John Braun on TVW’s weekly news show, The Impact
CLICK/TAP HERE TO WATCH Following a tumultuous year of lockdowns, protests, and economic pain, Senate Republican Leader John Braun lays out his top priorities for the 2021 Legislative Session.
VIDEO: In first speech, Dozier leads effort to reopen restaurants, gyms, entertainment venues
A masked Sen. Perry Dozier speaks to his amendment on the Senate floor. To see video, click/tap here. OLYMPIA – In his first speech on the Senate floor Wednesday, Perry Dozier, R-Waitsburg, led an effort by Senate Republicans to relax coronavirus lockdown restrictions...
SRC On Air: Sen. Brad Hawkins on KPQ Radio in Wenatchee
Sen. Brad Hawkins talks to Kevin Rounce on the KPQ Morning Report about the challenges of a remote legislative session, vaccine distribution, wildfire prevention and more.
Hawkins calls for statewide “School Employee Vaccination Day”
A state Senator is calling for a “School Employee Vaccination Day.” Tracy Ellis has more.