Elections security would be strengthened by a bill that had hearing today in the State Senate. Tracy Ellis explains. More information on SB 6412
VIDEO: Legislative Republican Leadership Media Availability
Senate and House Republican Leaders gather for their weekly media availability at the State Capitol. Watch it here: https://www.tvw.org/watch/?eventID=2020021009
VIDEO: 2020 session week 4: Are WA schools improving after K-12 spending? With Sen. Schoesler
Senate Republican Leader Mark Schoesler of the 9th District talks about how Washington could give up a major competitive advantage by imposing a state capital gains income tax, and he discusses how OSPI's own standards show that Washington schools have not made any...
Dairy Day Resolution in State Senate
Once a dairy farmer, always a dairy farmer. Mikaela Hobson tells us that’s the spirit behind State Senator Randi Becker’s resolution today (Wed) honoring the dairy industry.
Enact I-976, pull Pierce County from Sound Transit Legislation
Honoring the will of the voters. That’s the impetus behind four bills heard today (Tues) in the State Senate Transportation Committee. Tracy Ellis reports.
Zeiger bill to create work programs for unemployed homeless adults
A state legislator wants to help homeless people find jobs. Mikaela Hobson tells us a hearing was held on Senator Hans Zeiger’s bill.
Allow childcare workers to use experience to get certificate
The state is now requiring people who work in licensed daycares to take college courses and get a certificate. Tracy Ellis tells us about a bill that would allow their years of experience to replace some of the mandatory training. More information on SB 6297
SRC On Air: Sen Padden KXLY in Spokane
Senator MIke Padden on The KXLY Morning News with Kris Siebers & Kristi Gorenson on 2-04-2020. https://soundcloud.com/user-615421613/wa-senator-mike-padden-on-foster-family-bill-and-sex-ed-bill?in=user-615421613/sets/morning-news-interviews
SRC On Air: Sen Hawkins KOHO in Wenatchee
Senator Brad Hawkins on The KOHO Morning Show with Chris Hansen on 2-04-2020.
VIDEO: Sen. Short legislative update
Sen. Shelly Short gives a legislative update from Olympia. https://youtu.be/5dU_e1AMCsk
VIDEO: Sen. Wagoner Death Penalty floor speech
Sen. Keith Wagoner discusses his views on eliminating the death penalty in Washington state. (SB 5339) https://youtu.be/vPMn3uy4tc4
VIDEO: Sen. Doug Ericksen: A four-point plan to combat homelessness, make cities safer, help people
In this video, Sen. Doug Ericksen, R-Ferndale, discusses his four-point plan to improve the effectiveness of Washington's homelessness programs. https://youtu.be/Bc1Su28qOOc