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.
Padden bill to help crime victims passed by the Senate
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Federal government follows O’Ban’s lead in supporting improvement of fish passage
The federal government is following the lead of state Senator Steve O’Ban and restarting a federal fish passage project in King County. Tracy Ellis has details.
VIDEO: WA Sen. Sharon Brown’s Weekly Video Update for Week 5 of the 2020 Session
In this week's video, Sen. Brown takes a look at the series of new and higher taxes proposed by the majority party. It's no coincidence that the first bill of the session signed into law by Governor Inslee is SB 6492 -- the Democrat's $1 billion tax hike do-over bill....
VIDEO: Sen. Walsh’s floor speech arguing against giving 16 & 17 year olds the vote.
https://youtu.be/mfjMCTf3ddg
20th District Legislative Update
Senator John Braun sits down with Tracy Ellis for this 20th District Legislative Update.
VIDEO: Washington State Senate honors the centennial of women’s suffrage
https://youtu.be/U4rqPhQo6iw
VIDEO: Sen. Zeiger’s legislative update
Sen. Zeiger talks about legislation he's introduced to address the opioid crisis. https://youtu.be/kc2FCiXNJKc
VIDEO: 2020 session week 5 video: Legislature passes huge tax hike
Senate Republican Leader Mark Schoesler talks about the $1 billion tax hike that recently was approved by the Democratic majorities in the House and Senate and signed into law by Gov. Inslee, even though the state has $1 billion in new revenue. Sen. Schoesler also...
Apple License Plate bill
You may soon be able to put an apple license plate on your car. Tracy Ellis explains.
Farm Intern Program
Farms across the country are facing challenges recruiting the next generation of farmers. Tracy Ellis reports.
Legislation to improve state food supply
Legislation aimed at supporting small farms, increasing the availability of food grown in our state, and reducing food insecurity passed unanimously today (Thu) in the state Senate. Mikaela Hobson reports.
Washington State Supreme Court Sound Transit Ruling
Another court ruling today (Thu) related to car tabs, but this one doesn’t give any relief to vehicle owners. Tracy Ellis explains.