Many Eastern Washington residents already feel like their voices aren’t being heard in Olympia. They may have even less representation in the future if they don’t act now. Tracy Ellis explains.
Senator who served as police officer ‘disgusted’ by treatment of SPD chief
A state Senator and former police officer is outraged over cuts to the Seattle Police Department that led the Chief to retire. Tracy Ellis reports.
Senate Republican calling on governor to end double standard
A state Senate Republican leader is calling on Governor Jay Inslee to end his double standard on large gatherings. She also wants him to say rioting, destruction of property and assaulting law enforcement will not be tolerated. Tracy Ellis explains.
Several Washington State Senate Republicans Now Deregulatory Champions
Several Washington State Senate Republicans are now Deregulatory Champions. Tracy Ellis tells us they signed up to support the Initiative on Regulatory Innovation.
SRC On Air: Sen. Sheldon on KIRO Radio
State Senator Tim Sheldon tells KIRO's Dori Monson why this is the most frightened he’s been about the state’s future in his 30 years as a legislator.
Sen. Sheldon blames governor for worsening economic crisis
The state’s longest-serving legislator blames Governor Jay Inslee for the state’s worsening economic crisis. Tracy Ellis reports.
Senate Republican Transportation leader pleased Inslee vetoes found illegal
State senate Republican leaders are applauding a ruling saying Governor Jay Inslee’s 2019 transit vetoes are illegal. Tracy Ellis explains.
SRC On Air: Sen. Schoesler on Lars Larson to talk special session
Senate Republican Leader Mark Schoesler talks to Lars Larson about need for special session due to projected $9 billion budget shortfall. ...
Predicted revenue loss affirms need for June special session
State Senate Republicans say a $9 billion chasm in the state budget requires a special legislative session now. Tracy Ellis has the latest.
Special session now most responsible path forward, not across-board cuts
Governor Jay Inslee wants 15-percent across-the-board budget cuts for state agencies, but a Republican state Senator says there’s a better way. Tracy Ellis reports.
“Let the people weigh in”: Senate Republicans again call for special session
Let the people weigh in through their elected representatives is the call from State Senate Republicans. Tracy Ellis tells us they’re again calling on the governor to convene a special session.
L&I doesn’t have authority to fine businesses, Ericksen says
A state Senator wants to keep an agency from becoming COVID-cops that target businesses. Tracy Ellis explains.