Senator Brad Hawkins on The KOZI Morning News and The KPQ Morning Report on 2-20-20.
SRC On Air: Sen. Hawkins KOZI in Chelan and KPQ in Wenatchee
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Choice to Debate Felon Voting Rights Instead of Helping Nursing Homes
State Senate Democrats killed legislation to keep nursing homes open, opting instead to push voting rights for felons who haven’t paid their debt to society. Tracy Ellis tells us about what turned out to be a wild time on the Senate floor.
Making it easier to ‘buy local,’ while giving farmers a new market
A meaty bill aims to make it easier to buy local beef, pork, lamb and other meat products in Washington. Tracy Ellis files this report.
Prison Body Scanners Bill Passes in Senate
Contraband is a dangerous problem in state prisons - guards are constantly looking for weapons, escape tools and drugs. Tracy Ellis tells us what a legislator is trying to do about it.
O’Ban tries to resurrect bill that would codify voter-approved I-976
The people say they want 30-dollar car tabs… Tracy Ellis tells us State Senate Democrats apparently don’t care...
Bill to get tougher on repeat DUI offenders passes Senate
Getting repeat DUI offenders off the roads is the impetus behind a bill passed in the State Senate today. Tracy Ellis reports.
Revenue forecast makes $30 car tabs even more viable
The state got some good financial news today (Wed)… it’s expected to bring in one-and-a-half billion dollars more than expected. Tracy Ellis tells us this provides legislators with an opportunity to listen to the people.
Sen. King Reaction to Traffic Camera bill
Seattle Traffic cameras could bust you for blocking intersections and using transit-only lanes under a bill passed by majority Senate Democrats. Tracy Ellis has more.
Brown’s blockchain work group bill passes Senate
Blockchain is a growing technology that a state Senator says can flourish in Washington. Tracy Ellis has details.
Senate Resolution Honoring Chinese Americans
The history and contributions of Chinese Americans in Washington were recognized today (Tue) on the state Senate floor. Tracy Ellis reports.
SRC On Air: Sen Hawkins KOHO in Wenatchee
Senator Brad Hawkins on The KOHO Morning Show with Chris Hansen on 2-18-2020.
Hawkins’ hydropower tax bill approved by Senate
Most clean energy producers in our state benefit from tax incentives, but not the one that provides the most renewable energy – hydropower. Tracy Ellis explains.