High voltage, intense heat, toxic fumes – those are some of the things firefighters face when dealing with electric vehicle fires. A bill in the state legislature calls for a study of this unique hazard. Tracy Ellis explains.
AUDIO: Senator Drew MacEwen provides an update on the six initiatives that will be on the November ballot
Six initiatives to the Legislature have been certified and are likely headed to Washington voters in November. Tracy Ellis gets reaction from a state Senator who’s supporting all of them.
VIDEO: Legislative Republican Leadership Media Availability
State Legislative Republicans – Sens. John Braun and Shelly Short and Reps. Drew Stokesbary and Mike Steele – hold a weekly media availability to discuss the very latest in the 2024 legislative session. https://youtu.be/X6qeUqvobcg
AUDIO: Fentanyl education bill passes Senate committee as pills fall to 25 cents in Portland
As the drug overdose crisis continues in Washington, a bill to help people understand the growing danger of illegal drugs is moving forward in the state legislature. Tracy Ellis explains.
VIDEO: Senator Drew MacEwen update on six initiatives
State Senator Drew MacEwen provides an update on six initiatives to the Legislature that are likely headed to voters in November. https://youtu.be/hpYeff1N-2o?si=fjgQbAXzG3LFhEm1
SRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Wilson on KVI Radio’s Ari Hoffman Show
Sen. Jeff Wilkson talks to KVI’s Ari Hoffman about the death of his bill to put teeth in a state law preventing harassment of initiative signature-gatherers and issues with electric vehicles, including fires and charging station thefts.
SRC On Air: Sen. Brad Hawkins on KOZI Radio in Chelan
Sen. Brad Hawkins on the KOZI Morning News talking about his “Walking Start to Running Start” bill that would give high schoolers another chance to earn college credits and the six initiatives to the Legislature.
SRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Holy on KXLY Radio in Spokane
Senator Jeff Holy on 920 News Now with Dave Spencer talking about the dynamics of this year’s legislative session and his bills to fund the hiring of more law enforcement officers. Sen. Holy is a former police officer.
AUDIO/VIDEO: Hawkins’ “Walking Start to Running Start” bill approved by Senate
Legislation dubbed “Walking Start to Running Start” that would give high schoolers another chance to earn college credits passed out of the state Senate. Tracy Ellis reports. [button...
AUDIO: Senate passes Holy bill aimed at helping high-school students attend college
Helping high school students figure out their education future is the aim of a bill that passed out of the state Senate. Tracy Ellis reports.
VIDEO: Initiative 2117 Repeal Cap-and-Tax
Initiative 2117 would repeal the state cap-and-trade scheme known as the Climate Commitment Act enacted by Democrats. Governor Jay Inslee claimed any effect on gas prices from the policy would be ‘minimal’ or ‘pennies.’ It’s estimated that cap-and-tax has increased...
SRC On Air: Sen. Mark Schoesler on KONA Radio in the Tri Cities
Sen. Mark Schoesler on KONA Radio’s The Bottom Line talking about rent control, banning natural gas, 2nd Amendment rights, budgets, and unemployment insurance for striking workers.