State Legislative Republicans – Sens. John Braun and Mike Padden and Reps. Drew Stokesbary and Jacquelin Maycumber – hold a weekly media availability to discuss the very latest in the 2024 legislative session. https://youtu.be/9Fsf5q6enkw
Sen. Shelly Short on KPQ radio talking about a natural gas bill that could increase utility costs, her bills that add Growth Management Act flexibility for rural communities, and more.
9th District Sen. Mark Schoesler discusses his concerns with the Senate version of the supplemental operating budget, and he talks about differences between the Senate and House on the supplemental capital budget. https://youtu.be/ixzs7r2ObVU?si=mbjlCQwXgFWJgZVy
Sen. Schoesler talks about how his bills to speed up liquor license applications and pay for school construction are bogged down in the House. He also discusses a bill that mandates new expensive security measures for gun stores.
Sen. Jim McCune talks to Lars Larson about Democrats rejecting his amendment to a bill that prohibits schools from rejecting books. His amendment was aimed at keeping pornographic material out of schools. McCune recently received some new examples of materials...
Topics include his measures related to biosolids, The Evergreen State, and sealions; the Initiatives to the Legislature, including cap-and-trade; gun store regulations; chicken checks; and more.
Now that state lawmakers have heard three initiatives, the state Senate Republican Leader says it time to hear three more. Tracy Ellis explains.
The bill would require firearm dealers to install onerous security features and superfluous alarm and surveillance systems, and adopt redundant storage and excessively burdensome record-keeping practices. It also would set minimum insurance-coverage requirements and...
Many small Washington gun stores may be forced out of business by a bill passed by Democrats in both chambers of the state Legislature. Tracy Ellis reports.
Keeping Washington roadways safe and strong is the focus of the state Senate transportation budget. Tracy Ellis reports.
AUDIO: Trespassing on a school bus would be a serious crime under a bill making its way through the state Legislature. Tracy Ellis reports.
Sen. Brad Hawkins on KOZI Radio talking about the Apple Blossom Royal Court, the legislative process, Initiatives to the Legislature, state budgets, and more.
