In her latest video update from Olympia, Sen. Shelly Short discusses the first three initiatives to be certified for consideration by the Legislature this year -- I-2117, repealing Washington cap and trade legislation that has raised the price of gas; I-2113,...
9th District Sen. Mark Schoesler talks about Washington State Parks’ decision by to close the restrooms atop Steptoe Butte in Whitman County and its ongoing failure to reopen campsites at Lyons Ferry State Park along the Snake River....
Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia, gives us an update on the 2024 Legislative Session. He explains a House bill that would ban the use of natural gas, a policy that could be dangerous in cold snaps. He also discusses important and costly tax bills, and the initiatives that...
Sen. Braun talks about Initiative 2111, which would prohibit state and local income taxes and Initiative 2109, which would repeal the state capital gains tax.
Sen. Wilson talks about the response to a fire in Ilwaco that destroyed more than 1,000 commercial crab pots just as the Dungeness crab season was set to start.
Sen. Brad Hawkins on KPQ Radio talking about mandates handed down to schools by the Legislature, initiatives, and increasing transportation construction costs.
An effort to protect children from being harmed by fentanyl sailed through the state Senate again. Tracy Ellis reports.
Washington is facing critical workforce shortages in hospitals, clinics, and medical practices – a bill that passed out of the state Senate could help. Jami Lund reports.
Sen. Jeff Wilson talks with Kyle Pauley on KXRO radio about the Ilwaco fire that devastated the crabbing industry, a proposed Democrat property tax increase, and mandatory voting. https://soundcloud.com/kxronews/1-24-24-senator-jeff-wilson
Saying a stronger response to Washington’s opioid crisis is needed now, state Senate Republicans unveil a package of bills to fight addiction and overdose deaths. Tracy Ellis reports.
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
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.
