Republican State Senator John Braun expressed cautious support while criticizing the timing. He said he asked Inslee for relief in 2023. "It's too little too late for a lot of folks who have suffered the consequences of a poorly thought out policy."...

AUDIO: Braun skeptical of Inslee juvenile detention proposal and troubled by lack of collaboration with key legislators
Governor Inslee’s announcement of a new youth detention center is being met with skepticism from the state Senate Republican Leader. Tracy Ellis explains.

AUDIO: Padden: Washington is in a record traffic-safety crisis
Senator Mike Padden says Washington is facing a public-safety crisis on its roads, with traffic deaths at a record high. Tracy Ellis reports.
VIDEO: KOMO: Is the current law on questioning juveniles hindering police investigations? Feat. Sen. Keith Wagoner
Law enforcement advocates plan to push for changes to a state law many have said limits their ability to speak with juveniles to help solve crimes, putting a roadblock to some investigations. https://youtu.be/GwegTT3b9hQ

AUDIO: Warnick frustrated amid revelation that school seismic upgrades stalled by OSPI
Tens-of-millions of dollars set aside to protect schools from earthquakes is not getting spent, and a state Senator wants to know why. Tracy Ellis reports.

SRC On Air: Sen. Judy Warnick on The Lars Larson Show
Sen. Judy Warnick talks to Lars Larson about Governor Jay Inslee’s claim that a shortage of wind and solar projects will slow the development of artificial intelligence.

AUDIO: Boehnke looks to improve rules for siting of power projects
The governor wouldn’t have as much influence in siting large green energy projects under a bill being introduced in the state senate. Tracy Ellis reports.

SRC On Air: Sen. Mike Padden on The Lars Larson Show
Sen. Mike Padden talks to Lars Larson about a shortage of public defenders and prosecutors and a proposal the State Supreme Court is considering that could make the problem much worse.

AUDIO: Washington senator encourages public to attend agricultural fairs
It’s fair season and a state Senator is encouraging you to support Washington’s agricultural community by attending one. Tracy Ellis reports.

SRC On Air: Sen. Matt Boehnke on The Lars Larson Show
Senator Matt Boehnke talks to Lars Larson about how State Department of Children, Youth, and Families mismanagement is leading to dangerous conditions at juvenile detention centers.

AUDIO: Boehnke: State needs to protect children in juvenile detention – “complete disregard of due process and notice is a real concern”
State Department of Children, Youth, and Families mismanagement is leading to dangerous conditions at juvenile detention centers according to a state Senator. Tracy Ellis reports.

SRC On Air: Sen. Nikki Torres on KVI Radio’s Ari Hoffman Show
Sen. Nikki Torres tells KVI’s Ari Hoffman that a public defender shortage is a crisis. She says people charged with serious crimes are being released because of it.