Sen. Brad Hawkins on KPQ Radio talking about mandates handed down to schools by the Legislature, the initiatives, special education funding, the decision to close Columbia Elementary in Wenatchee, transportation funding, cap-and-trade and capital gains tax revenues,...
VIDEO: Short: A half dozen initiatives make this ‘the year the people fight back’
In this video update from Olympia, Sen. Shelly Short, R-Addy, discusses the significance of the six initiatives that have been placed before the Legislature this year. The measures take aim at a 'progressive' agenda Short says has taken the state backward....
VIDEO: Legislative Republican Leadership Media Availability
State Legislative Republicans – Sens. John Braun and Keith Wagoner and Reps. Drew Stokesbary and Chris Corry – hold a weekly media availability to discuss the very latest in the 2024 legislative session. https://youtu.be/K1_QfyLDDx0
VIDEO: Sen. Keith Wagoner on Fish Hunt Northwest
Sen. Keith Wagoner sits down with Fish Hunt Northwest host Duane Inglin to talk about Senate Joint Resolution 8208, his measure enshrining the right to hunt and fish in the state Constitution. https://youtu.be/wLOUn3cRzQA?si=Osl869ViSU-qDLfo&t=479
AUDIO: McCune’s ‘Understanding the Pledge’ bill receives committee hearing
Students tell lawmakers that if they are required to say the pledge of allegiance, then schools should be required to teach them the history and meaning of the words. Tracy Ellis explains.
SRC On Air: Sen. Mark Schoesler on KONA Radio in the Tri Cities
Sen. Mark Schoesler on KONA Radio’s The Bottom Line talking about concerns he has over the way State Parks is handling parks in his district, unemployment for striking workers, property taxes, using liquor-and-cannabis tax revenue to fund local governments, Governor...
AUDIO: Senate committee passes another Padden bill removing red tape from construction of smaller condominiums
Legislation that helps encourage home ownership by making it easier for smaller condominium buildings to be constructed is moving through the state Legislature. Kimberly Wirtz reports.
AUDIO: Senators issue statement on passing of Department of Fish and Wildlife employee
A state Department of Fish and Wildlife employee passed away in the performance of her duties leading legislators to call for better safety procedures. Tracy Ellis reports.
AUDIO: 7th District Legislative Update with state Senator Shelly Short
Sen. Short talks about the six initiatives to the Legislature.
AUDIO: 9th District Legislative Update with state Senator Mark Schoesler
Sen. Schoesler talks about some concerns he has over the way Washington State Parks is handling two parks in his district - Steptoe Butte and Lyons Ferry.
VIDEO: Initiative 2113 Police Pursuits
Restores the authority of a peace officer to engage in a vehicular pursuit when there is reasonable suspicion a person has violated the law and the officer follows appropriate safety standards https://youtu.be/Nf_ul25dBzU
AUDIO: Legislative Republicans support ban to prohibit a personal income tax
State Legislative Republicans are standing firmly behind an initiative that would ban income taxes. Tracy Ellis reports.