Substance abuse evaluations and treatment are on the way for Washington prison inmates nearing release. Tracy Ellis explains.
AUDIO: Gildon bill expanding substance abuse treatment for ex-prisoners is signed by governor
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AUDIO: Governor signs Schoesler bill helping school districts address maintenance needs
Help for small school districts to address their building-maintenance needs is on the way. Tracy Ellis reports.
AUDIO: Wilson bill allowing firearms transfers to museums becomes state law
People will soon be able to share their antique firearms with museums now that a hitch in state law has been removed. Tracy Ellis explains.
SRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Wilson on KELA radio in Centralia
Sen. Jeff Wilson on KELA radio’s Let’s Talk About It program discussing hard drug possession and the upcoming special session of the Legislature to address it.
AUDIO: Governor signs Padden bill to benefit employee stock ownership plans
Businesses looking to become employee-owned got a boost with the signing of a bill in Olympia. Tracy Ellis reports.
AUDIO: Governor signs MacEwen bill to boost funding for rural domestic violence shelters
Governor Inslee signed a bill to boost funding for rural domestic violence shelters. Tracy Ellis reports.
SRC On Air: Sen. Brad Hawkins on The Agenda on KPQ Radio
Sen. Brad Hawkins on KPQ Radio talking about the capital budget, a regional sports complex, Confluence Parkway, police pursuits, hard drug possession, and more.
Governor signs Wagoner bill designating January Americans of Chinese Descent/Chinese American History Month
A bill designating January as Americans of Chinese Descent Month has finally reached the end of a long journey into state law. Tracy Ellis reports.
SRC On Air: Sen. Mark Schoesler on The Lars Larson Show
Senator Mark Schoesler talks to Lars Larson about Democrat proposals to remove the Snake River Dams in Eastern Washington.
AUDIO: Wilson bill promoting wind-turbine blade recycling becomes law
A new law examines what to do with enormous wind turbine blades once they’ve reached the end of their useful lives. Tracy Ellis has more on the measure that holds green energy to green standards.
AUDIO: Torres bill to expand farm-internship program signed into law
An effort is underway to help support the next generation of farmers by expanding the state’s farm-internship program. Tracy Ellis reports.
AUDIO: Governor signs two Padden bills – SB 5058 encourages home ownership, SB 5218 provides tax exemption for mobility equipment
Governor Inslee signs bills that encourage home ownership and provide tax exemptions for high-tech wheelchairs. Tracy Ellis tells us Senator Mike Padden sponsored both measures.