You used to be able to order a house from a Sears catalog - now Washington might be bringing that idea back. Tracy Ellis reports.
State Senator Phil Fortunato is calling out Democrats for refusing to act on his bill to protect girls' sports. Tracy Ellis has more.
A bill to meet the needs of aging and disabled veterans—including those experiencing homelessness—gets unanimous approval in the state Senate. Elani Scott Reports.
Republican lawmakers in Olympia discuss key legislative priorities. Topics include public safety funding, tax proposals, budget concerns, and controversial bills on rent control, gun laws, and reproductive rights and gender affirming care. They oppose tax increases...
Senator Shelly Short on KOZI with a legislative update, covering key issues in Olympia. She discusses the long session’s next steps, concerns over an environmental crimes bill, the defeat of an initiative-restricting proposal, and debates over the natural gas...
Lawmakers in Olympia are battling over tax hikes, rural hospital control, and controversial wildlife policies. Republicans fought back against new local tax increases and blocked a bill restricting hospital mergers. Meanwhile, rural lawmakers say urban politicians...
Governor Ferguson says Washington can’t tax its way out of its budget crisis, proposing $4B in cuts. Sen. Gildon disputes the $15B deficit, calling it $6.7B. Major tax hikes, rent control, & costly bills are on the table. Gildon teases big news next week!
Two bipartisan bills aimed at improving health care access and supporting medical workers in Washington passed the state Senate unanimously. Tracy Ellis reports.
Senator Jeff Wilson shares his frustration over the diluted emergency powers reform bill and concerns about Washington’s spending problem. He questions the accountability of government funding, debates controversial bills, and warns about federal funding risks. Is...
Washington state’s governor has tremendous power during emergencies. Some lawmakers want to check that power... especially after former Governor Inslee retained his pandemic authority for over two and a half years. [button...
Senator John Braun gives a legislative update, highlighting the budget process as it heats up. With key decisions looming, Republicans are pushing to control spending without new taxes, aiming to keep costs down while ensuring essential services for Washingtonians.
Senator Shelly Short discusses the unexpected turn in emergency powers reform, where Democrats' proposal undercuts current law, leading the governor to support the Republican version. She also highlights ongoing discussions about a controversial environmental bill...
