Sen. Keith Goehner joins KPQ to discuss Washington’s 2026 legislative session, highlighting budget deficits, new taxes, pension shifts, and limits on public input. He addresses impacts on education, agriculture, energy policy, and county governments while stressing...
A new Washington law aims to keep artificial intelligence from stealing your identity. Tracy Ellis explains.
Four years of work by Senator Jeff Wilson paid off this weekend, as Governor Bob Ferguson signed a bill aimed at boosting kit homes in Washington. Tracy Ellis reports.
Sen. John Braun discusses the newly passed income tax, predicting legal challenges and criticizing constraints on voter input. He argues the measure violates the state constitution and says the initiative-only path will confuse voters and undermine a clear public...
Sen. Mark Schoesler highlights concerns about expanding tax burdens and questions legislative priorities, citing changes in the working families tax credit and universal free school meals. He argues these policies broaden costs and illustrate deeper issues in current...
Historic tax and spending measures highlighted Washington’s 2026 legislative session. Tracy Ellis reports.
Senate Republican Leader John Braun and Senator Chris Gildon break down Washington’s newly released budget, long‑term deficits, and the impacts of the income tax. They warn of structural instability, spending growth, and economic risks they say could drive Washington...
A longtime Central Washington legislator is leaving the state Senate—but not right away. Tracy Ellis explains.
Senator Keith Goehner reviews the final days of the legislative session. He discusses the millionaire tax debate, concerns over law enforcement oversight, budget pressures, transportation funding shortfalls, and broader worries about fiscal stability, urging...
The Chinook Indian Nation is honored in the Washington State Senate. Tracy Ellis reports.
This end‑of‑session discussion with Senator Shelly Short and Representative Hunter Abell covers bill negotiations, budget battles, income‑tax controversy, rural policy impacts, and legislative drama behind the scenes. They address constituent questions, oversight...
Special crash-prevention zones could soon be created on Washington roads with high numbers of serious crashes. Tracy Ellis explains.
