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State Senator Mike Padden talks with KVI's John Carlson about the early release of up to 950 prisoners.

A state Senator is extremely concerned with the release of up to 950 prisoners. Tracy Ellis explains.

An Auburn lawmaker says legislators need to cut spending and not even think about raising taxes during the coronavirus crisis. Tracy Ellis explains.

The Republican budget leader in the state Senate says the governor should have cut even more from the state budget today (Friday). Tracy Ellis explains.

In this week's video, Washington State Sen. Sharon Brown discusses the 2020 Legislative Session, including several of her bills that passed the legislature; the supplemental operating, capital and transportation budgets; and some of the session's biggest missed...

State Senate Republican Leader Mark Schoesler joins Lars Larson on radio stations throughout the Pacific Northwest to talk about Gov. Inslee's private construction ban.

State Senate Republicans say they’re focused on saving lives during the coronavirus crisis, but also on getting life back to normal as soon as possible. Tracy Ellis reports.

A mother’s death may have been prevented if a bill signed by Governor Inslee had been enacted sooner. The State Senator who sponsored the legislation says now that it’s set to become law, it can save future lives. Tracy Ellis reports.

Why is the Census important? Tracy Ellis tells us what one legislator is saying.

Senator Mark Schoesler on KONA Radio's Bottom Line to talk about Governor Inslee signing the controversial sex-ed bill.

Despite pleas from parents and grandparents throughout the state, Governor Jay Inslee signed a controversial sex-ed bill into law today (Fri). Tracy Ellis reports.

A state senator is calling for fair treatment of the construction industry during the COVID-19 crisis. Tracy Ellis explains.