A felon-voting bill overlooks victims and ignores courts. That’s what State Senate Republican Leader Mark Schoesler is saying about a Democrat-sponsored proposal working its way through the legislature. Tracy Ellis explains.
VIDEO: LEGISLATIVE REPUBLICAN LEADERSHIP MEDIA AVAILABILITY
January 22, 12:05 pm Senate and House Republican Leaders gather for their weekly media availability at the state capitol. Check out the video here
Sen. O’Ban Lemonade Stand Bill
Government shouldn’t sour kids’ entrepreneurial spirit. Mikaela Hobson reports that Lemonade stands are as much a part of Americana as baseball and apple pie.
VIDEO: SEN. MARK SCHOESLER 2020 SESSION WEEK 2 UPDATE
9th District Sen. Mark Schoesler reviews Gov. Inslee's State of the State address last week and criticizes the governor for wanting to shift $300 million from the state's rainy-day fund to help pay for homeless programs. https://youtu.be/xBxut7ImC2g
Republicans Oppose Controversial Sex-Ed Bill Approved in State Senate
Your child’s school would be required to teach comprehensive sex-ed to students as young as kindergarteners under a bill approved today (Wed) in the State Senate. Tracy Ellis has more.
VIDEO: SEN BECKER ON TELEMEDICINE IN SCHOOLS
Sen. Randi Becker, R-Olympia, speaking on behalf of telemedicine in schools. ESSB 5389 would develop a statewide program of access to mental-health care for youth and teens through telemedicine at school. The Washington State Senate passed the bipartisan bill, prime...
Zeiger bill to increase penalties for manufacturing fentanyl
Opioids are causing a serious public health crisis across the nation and right here in Washington state. Tracy Ellis tells us that State Senate Republicans are trying to do something about it.
SRC On Air: Sen. Fortunato on Lars Larson Show
Senator Phil Fortunato on The Lars Larson Show on radio stations throughout the Pacific Northwest. 1-21-20
Don’t replace botched tax hike, says budget leader, just abandon it
Don’t replace the botched tax hike - abandon it. Tracy Ellis tells us that's the word from the chief Senate Republican budget writer.
Ferndale renewable diesel project another victim of Inslee Administration hostility to industry
A State Senator says a Ferndale renewable diesel project is another victim of the Inslee Administration’s hostility to industry. Tracy Ellis explains.
Senate Republican comprehensive plan to address homelessness
State Senate Republicans have a plan to address homelessness. Tracy Ellis tells us they’re ready to fight for real solutions instead of throwing money at a broken system.
VIDEO: SEN SHORT LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
Sen. Shelly short shares an update from Olympia on the first week of the 2020 legislative session. https://youtu.be/hN8pngH90YE