Sen. Zeiger talks about legislation he's introduced to address the opioid crisis. https://youtu.be/kc2FCiXNJKc
VIDEO: 2020 session week 5 video: Legislature passes huge tax hike
Senate Republican Leader Mark Schoesler talks about the $1 billion tax hike that recently was approved by the Democratic majorities in the House and Senate and signed into law by Gov. Inslee, even though the state has $1 billion in new revenue. Sen. Schoesler also...
Apple License Plate bill
You may soon be able to put an apple license plate on your car. Tracy Ellis explains.
Farm Intern Program
Farms across the country are facing challenges recruiting the next generation of farmers. Tracy Ellis reports.
Legislation to improve state food supply
Legislation aimed at supporting small farms, increasing the availability of food grown in our state, and reducing food insecurity passed unanimously today (Thu) in the state Senate. Mikaela Hobson reports.
Washington State Supreme Court Sound Transit Ruling
Another court ruling today (Thu) related to car tabs, but this one doesn’t give any relief to vehicle owners. Tracy Ellis explains.
SRC On Air: Sen. Hawkins KOZI in Chelan and KPQ in Wenatchee
Senator Brad Hawkins on The KOZI Morning News and The KPQ Morning Report on 2-13-20.
Senate overwhelmingly approves Honeyford bill to support small schools
Very small school districts would be able to get financial assistance to build new schools under a bill passed in the State Senate. Mikaela Hobson explains.
Senators O’Ban and King comment on I-976 ruling
Most of voter-approved Initiative 976, creating $30 car tabs IS constitutional. Tracy Ellis tells us that’s the ruling from a King County judge.
Warnick and Steele offer bills that would lower costs of home ownership
Housing costs aren’t an issue only in urban western Washington. Tracy Ellis explains.
SRC On Air: Sen. Ericksen on KONA Radio
Senator Doug Ericksen is a guest on The Bottom Line on KONA radio in the Tri-Cities.
Padden Bill on Teacher Job Sharing
Some teachers like to job-share, but commonsense bipartisan legislation to allow it to happen in our state appears dead. Mikaela Hobson has details.