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State Senate Republicans say a $9 billion chasm in the state budget requires a special legislative session now. Tracy Ellis has the latest.

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 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.

A state Senator wants to keep an agency from becoming COVID-cops that target businesses. Tracy Ellis explains.

State Senator Doug Ericksen talks about the importance of keeping aluminum smelters open in the United States. https://youtu.be/Qvz3DqLkUZQ

State Senate Republicans John Braun and Shelly Short were part of a Zoom media availability to announce a proposal for a special session to address impacts of the COVID-19 public health crisis. https://youtu.be/Du4gqy-EBYg

After being kept on the sideline, it’s time for the Legislature to intervene. Tracy Ellis tells us that’s the message from legislative Republicans who are now calling for a special session.

Do you not like the idea of Census workers coming to your home? State Senator Shelly Short says there’s a way to avoid that - participate in the Census online. Tracy Ellis explains.

Sen. Doug Ericksen talks about the governor’s contact tracking plans on KONA Radio's Tri-Cities' Morning News with Jenna and Glenn.

Senator Doug Ericksen talks with John about the governor’s contact tracking program on KVI Radio’s Commute with Carlson.

Washington State Senator (R) Doug Ericksen: “So many questions left hanging by Governor Inslee today. When you’re talking about a drastic action that is set to take effect very quickly in Washington State.” WATCH:

Senator Tim Sheldon talks with fill-in host Phil Vandervort about the governor's coronavirus response on KVI Radio's Commute with Carlson.