Sen. Schoesler talks about the initiatives to the Legislature that have been certified.
AUDIO: Washington State Legislative Update with Senate Republican Leader John Braun
Sen. Braun talks about problems at Green Hill School, the state-run youth detention facility in Chehalis in his district. He also discusses a rash of other issues with the State Department of Children, Youth and Families.
SRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Wilson on the KXRO Morning News
Sen. Jeff Wilson talks with Kyle Pauley on KXRO radio about majority Democrat’s lack of action on the initiatives to the Legislature and the progress of his bills dealing with kit homes and electric vehicle fires....
VIDEO: KING 5: Pot shop robbery penalties would increase under proposed Senate bill
Suspects driving vehicles into the entrances of pot shops to gain entry has become a trend in western Washington. The bill was introduced by Senator Jim McCune. "Protecting the citizens and the pot shop owners and their employees, and overall slowdown crime. Now,...
SRC On Air: Sen. Brad Hawkins on The Agenda on KPQ Radio
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.