State Senator Tim Sheldon tells KIRO's Dori Monson why this is the most frightened he’s been about the state’s future in his 30 years as a legislator.
SRC On Air: Sen. Sheldon on KIRO Radio
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Sen. Sheldon blames governor for worsening economic crisis
The state’s longest-serving legislator blames Governor Jay Inslee for the state’s worsening economic crisis. Tracy Ellis reports.
Senate Republican Transportation leader pleased Inslee vetoes found illegal
State senate Republican leaders are applauding a ruling saying Governor Jay Inslee’s 2019 transit vetoes are illegal. Tracy Ellis explains.
SRC On Air: Sen. Schoesler on Lars Larson to talk special session
Senate Republican Leader Mark Schoesler talks to Lars Larson about need for special session due to projected $9 billion budget shortfall. ...
Predicted revenue loss affirms need for June special session
State Senate Republicans say a $9 billion chasm in the state budget requires a special legislative session now. Tracy Ellis has the latest.
Special session now most responsible path forward, not across-board cuts
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”: Senate Republicans again call for special session
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.
L&I doesn’t have authority to fine businesses, Ericksen says
A state Senator wants to keep an agency from becoming COVID-cops that target businesses. Tracy Ellis explains.
VIDEO: Senator Ericksen on Mornings with Maria on Fox Business
State Senator Doug Ericksen talks about the importance of keeping aluminum smelters open in the United States. https://youtu.be/Qvz3DqLkUZQ
VIDEO: Republican Zoom media availability on special session proposal
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
Republicans call for emergency session in June
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.
Ways To Keep Census Workers From Coming To Your Home
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.