Senate Republican Leader John Braun discusses with Lars Larson the strategies Republicans can employ to pass legislation despite the Democrats holding a super-majority in the legislature.
The person picked to lead State Senate Republicans is focused on getting things done, despite being in the minority. Tracy Ellis explains.
Sen. Phil Fortunato talks to Lars Larson about his legislation to protect Washingtonians by removing violent criminals who are in the state illegally.
In anticipation of Trump Administration immigration changes, a state Senator hopes to remove violent criminals by reintroducing a bill to repeal Washington's sanctuary state status. Tracy Ellis reports.
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."...
Governor Inslee’s announcement of a new youth detention center is being met with skepticism from the state Senate Republican Leader. Tracy Ellis explains.
Senator Mike Padden says Washington is facing a public-safety crisis on its roads, with traffic deaths at a record high. Tracy Ellis reports.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
