Voters would no longer have the final word on tax hikes approved by their lawmakers under a Democrat bill that cleared the State Senate. Kimberly Wirtz reports.
AUDIO: Compulsory voting bill advances from committee, would force Washingtonians to cast ballots
You would be required to vote in every major election under a bill progressing through the Washington State Legislature. Tracy Ellis explains.
SRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Wilson on the KXRO Morning News
Sen. Jeff Wilson talks with Kyle Pauley on KXRO radio about railroad improvements, catalytic converter thefts, the state budget, housing, and more.
SRC On Air: Sen. Mike Padden on The Jason Rantz Show on KTTH
Sen. Mike Padden talks to KTTH Radio’s Jason Rantz about his bill to make possession of hard drugs like fentanyl a felony again.
VIDEO: TVW: Legislative Republican Leadership Media Availability
Senate and House Republican leaders gather for their weekly media availability. This week they talk about how Democrats are blocking bills that would fix the flawed police pursuit law, housing, nursing shortages, penalties for hard drug possession, and more....
VIDEO: Sen. Shelly Short Legislative Update
In this update from Olympia, Sen. Shelly Short discusses the Democrats' unwillingness to fix the law that makes it harder for law enforcement to pursue criminals. https://youtu.be/4Tjz-tVdyv4
SRC On Air: Sen. Brad Hawkins on KOZI Radio in Chelan
Sen. Brad Hawkins on the KOZI Morning News talking about the legislative process; his legislation to expand the school calendar to address learning loss; his thoughts on schools providing services beyond education, such as free meals; education funding; and school...
SRC On Air: Sen. Mike Padden on KXLY Radio in Spokane
Senator Mike Padden on 920 News Now with Dave Spencer talking about his bills related to making hard drug possession a felony again, stiffening penalties against jail and prison guards who sexually abuse inmates, and drinking and driving.
AUDIO: Padden bill to increase penalty for drug possession receives committee hearing
Making possession of hard drugs like fentanyl a felony again is the aim of a bill in the state Senate. Tracy Ellis reports.
SRC On Air: Sen. John Braun on The Lars Larson Show
Senator John Braun talks to Lars Larson about Democrat tax increases, the refusal by some Democrats to take meaningful action on police pursuits, and Democrat proposals to stop enforcing certain traffic violations.
SRC On Air: KUOW: Should WA lawmakers designate an official state cactus? Featuring Sen. Judy Warnick
State Senator Judy Warnick introduced legislation to establish the state cactus.
VIDEO: Sen. Chris Gildon Legislative Update
Sen. Chris Gildon talks about permit approval timelines and how they can affect the cost of a home. He says there may be a way to speed up permitting. https://youtu.be/EIm34XmTVlI