She worked with her parents in the fields; now she's the first Latina state Senator from Central Washington.
VIDEO: Sen. Nikki Torres on AL PUNTO on Univision
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SRC On Air: Sen. John Braun on The Commute with Carlson on KVI Radio
Sen. John Braun talks with John Carlson of KVI Radio about SB 5770, the Democrat bill that would triple the allowable property tax growth rate for local governments from 1% to 3%, costing taxpayers $6 billion over the next 12 years.
VIDEO: KING 5: New bill could boost local cap on Washington property taxes, featuring Sen. John Braun
Since 2001, after voters passed Initiative 747, city and local governments have only been able to raise property taxes 1% a year. But a bill in Olympia would raise that cap to 3%. ”They just want more money and the people of the state of Washington have said no,” said...
AUDIO: King and Torres: Democrat bill (SB 5241) could lead to hospital closures
Many fear a bill passed in the state Senate could lead to hospital closures and put lives in rural communities at risk. Tracy Ellis explains.
SRC On Air: Sen. Matt Boehnke on KONA Radio in the Tri Cities
Sen. Matt Boehnke on KONA Radio’s The Bottom Line talking about his legislation that would make trespassing on a school bus a felony, the initiatives to the legislature, 2nd Amendment concerns about a firearms insurance bill, a measure that would triple the allowable...
AUDIO: Torres’ human-trafficking training bill moves to House
Hotels, motels, and resorts would be required to train their staff on identifying and dealing with human trafficking if a bill passed in the state Senate becomes law. Tracy Ellis reports.
VIDEO: State Senate Republican Caucus news conference on bill expected to raise property taxes and rents
SB 5770 would triple the allowable property tax growth rate for local governments from 1% to 3%, costing taxpayers $6 billion over the next 12 years. It will raise property taxes AND it will raise rents, which renters can’t afford during Washington’s affordable...
SRC On Air: Sen. Brad Hawkins on KPQ Radio in Wenatchee
Sen. Brad Hawkins on KPQ Radio talking about the six initiatives to the legislature, his ‘Walking Start to Running Start’ bill, and a bill that would triple the allowable annual growth rate of property taxes.
VIDEO: FOX 13: Overdoses, crime in state-run facility; ‘That place should not be open’ featuring Sen. John Braun
The state-run youth detention center in Chehalis known as Green Hill has come under fire as fentanyl continues to make its way to teens and young adults housed inside. "Nothing is really changing," said State Senator John Braun. "That’s the really maddening part to...
SRC On Air: Sen. Lynda Wilson on The Lars Larson Show
Sen. Lynda Wilson talks to Lars Larson about her bill to help people better understand the growing danger of illegal drugs such as fentanyl.
AUDIO: Property-tax hike most destructive bill this session
Higher property taxes and rents could be on the way if legislation headed to the state Senate floor eventually becomes law. Tracy Ellis reports the bill triples the allowable property tax growth rate for local governments.
AUDIO: Senate passes Schoesler bill helping restaurants, taverns with liquor licenses
Legislation to help restaurants, taverns and other establishments get liquor licenses passed in the state Senate. Tracy Ellis reports.