Senate Republicans discuss a package of bills entitled "Recovery Washington" addressing the state's opioid crisis. Presenters include Senator Chris Gildon, Senator John Braun and Senator Lynda Wilson. https://youtu.be/TL98pdumick
AUDIO: Wagoner: No need to raise property taxes and rents; there is a better way to get needed funds to local governments
A state Senator says there’s no need to raise property taxes and rents - he has a better way to get needed funds to local governments. Tracy Ellis reports.
AUDIO: Dozier asks for committee hearing on parental-rights initiative
Initiative-20-81 would establish a wide-ranging parents’ bill of rights in Washington. A state Senator who has sponsored similar legislation throughout his time in office is now getting behind the initiative. Tracy Ellis explains.
AUDIO: Republican budget leader says I-2109 certification is path to another public vote on income tax
Voters may end up deciding the fate of the state income tax on capital gains - but right now the Legislature needs to decide what to do with the initiative that would repeal the tax. Kimberly Wirtz explains.
VIDEO: Legislative Republican Leadership Media Availability
State Legislative Republicans - Sens. John Braun and Drew MacEwen and Reps. Drew Stokesbary and Mike Steele - hold a weekly media availability to discuss the very latest in the 2024 legislative session. https://youtu.be/O8kWh8Htvp8
SRC On Air: Sen. Mark Schoesler on KXLY Radio in Spokane
Senator Mark Schoesler on 920 News Now with Dave Spencer talking about his bills that would require electric vehicle drivers to pay for the power they use when charging at state government facilities and require colleges with a lot of out-of-state students to pay more...
SRC On Air: Sen. Brad Hawkins on KOZI Radio in Chelan
Sen. Brad Hawkins on the KOZI Morning News talking about budgets, education mandates, initiatives, the timing of bills, working with his seatmates in the House, redistricting, and more.
AUDIO: Senate committee passes Padden bill to reduce impaired driving
Washington road deaths reached a 21-year high in 2022. Now, a state Senator is championing a new tool to fight one of the leading causes – impaired driving. Tracy Ellis explains.
AUDIO: Fortunato, local and national advocates push family court reforms
A state legislator wants to reform the state’s failing family courts. Tracy Ellis explains.
VIDEO: Fortunato, local and national advocates push family court reforms
Flanked by victims and advocates at a news conference in Olympia, state Sen. Phil Fortunato outlined his vision to reform the state’s failing family courts. Included in the package are bills aimed at training judges, providing more protections for abuse victims –...
AUDIO: 9th District Legislative Update with state Senator Mark Schoesler
The Senate adopted a resolution honoring former Pullman Mayor and the Voice of the Cougs, Glenn Johnson. Sen. Schoesler was the prime sponsor.
AUDIO: 7th District Legislative Update with state Senator Shelly Short
Sen. Short talks about three initiatives to the Legislature that have been certified. They’re related to police pursuits, cap-and-trade, and parents’ rights.