Getting repeat DUI offenders off the roads is the impetus behind a bill passed in the State Senate today. Tracy Ellis reports.
Bill to get tougher on repeat DUI offenders passes Senate
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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.
VIDEO: 2020 session week 6 video: Republican bills aim to “take back our streets”
Senate Republican Leader Mark Schoesler discusses Republican bills that are still alive this session that would help "take back our streets," and he talks about his reason for opposing Senate Bill 6313, which would let 17-year-olds vote in a Primary if they're 18 by...
Bill that seeks to discourage traffic-ticket quotas for officers
You may have been pulled over and thought “I bet police probably have a certain number of tickets they must give out.” Tracy Ellis tells us there may be something to that.
Wagoner bill improving department of corrections health care
Prisoners at the Monroe Correctional Complex died after not getting proper medical care. Tracy Ellis tells us state Senators passed a bill they hope will prevent something like this from happening again.
SRC On Air: Sen Short Okanogan Country Radio
Host Brian Bowes talks with 7th District Legislators Senator Shelly Short and Representatives Joel Kretz and Jacquelin Maycumber on Openline Legislative Live from Olympia – Feb 10, 2020 https://komwopenline.wordpress.com/2020/02/12/live-from-olympia-feb-10-2020/
Padden bill to help crime victims passed by the Senate
A parent of a child who’s the victim of a crime would be able to receive Crime Victims' Compensation under a bill passed in the state Senate. Mikaela Hobson reports.