Sen. Doug Ericksen proposes 30-day emergency session on COVID-related issues and waiting to conduct other business once virus concerns have subsided. https://youtu.be/pXpkAmOpdJw
Education committee leaders urge vaccine access for all school employees
A group of influential state Senators wants ALL school employees to get COVID vaccines as early as next month. Tracy Ellis explains.
SRC On Air: Sen. Shelly Short KXLY Radio in Spokane
Senator Shelly Short on 920 News Now with Kris Siebers and Teresa Lukens talking about barriers to the public's access to the legislature this year.
SRC On Air: Sen. Hawkins talks with 12th District radio stations KOHO in Wenatchee and KOZI in Chelan
Sen. Brad Hawkins discusses the strange start to the Legislative Session, his education and hydrogen-powered vehicle proposals and more. Sen. Hawkins on The KOHO 101 Morning Show Sen. Hawkins on The KOZI Morning News
Access to democracy in Olympia
Access to democracy is a major topic at the start of this year’s Legislative Session. Tracy Ellis reports.
Hawkins sponsors bill to address learning loss
It’s been another tough school year for kids, parents, and educators because of COVID. Tracy Ellis tells us about a new proposal for schools.
12th District Legislative Update
Listen to this 12th District Legislative Update with State Senator Brad Hawkins of East Wenatchee.
Ericksen introduces resolution declaring emergency 30-day session on COVID issues
Hoping to limit extreme bills from Democrats, a state Senator wants the upcoming legislative session to be only 30 days and focused almost solely on COVID recovery. Tracy Ellis reports.
SRC On Air: Sen. Doug Ericksen on KTTH’s Jason Rantz Show
Sen. Doug Ericksen talks to KTTH's Jason Rantz about his push for a 30-day COVID-only session
SRC On Air: Senator Curtis King on KIT Radio in Yakima
Senator Curtis King was on the KIT Morning News to talk Covid accommodations, the prospect of new state taxes, transportation and more. Click/Tap To Listen
VIDEO: Associated Press Legislative Preview feat. Sen. Shelly Short
The Associated Press hosts a virtual Legislative Preview featuring Republican Sen. Shelly Short, House Minority Leader J.T. Wilcox, Gov. Jay Inslee, House Speaker Laurie Jinkins and Democratic Sen. Manka Dhingra. Click/Tap To Watch
SRC On Air: Senator Doug Ericksen on KIRO Radio’s Dori Monson Show
Senator Doug Ericksen talks to KIRO Radio’s Dori Monson about what to expect from the legislature.