A bill that looks to hold green energy to green standards won passage in the state Senate. Tracy Ellis explains.
AUDIO: Wind turbine recycling bill passes Senate
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VIDEO: Sen. Shelly Short Legislative Update
Sen. Shelly Short discusses three bills soon to be debated on the Senate floor -- protecting local pharmacies, an attempt to override the people on ergonomics regulation, and linking the state's land-use policies to climate change issues. https://youtu.be/TqYdPWanrDo
VIDEO: TVW: Legislative Republican Leadership Media Availability
Senate and House Republican leaders gather for their weekly media availability. This week they talk about hard drugs, police pursuits, housing, hospitals, learning loss, domestic extremism, ergonomics, mandatory voting, abortion, executive privilege, and more....
SRC On Air: Sen. Brad Hawkins on KOZI Radio in Chelan
Sen. Brad Hawkins on the KOZI Morning News talking about bills related to the possession of hard drugs, a proposed two-dollar smartphone tax, the idea of Eastern Washington breaking away from Western Washington, the legislative process, and constituent communications.
SRC On Air: Sen. Drew MacEwen on KMAS Radio in Shelton
Sen. Drew MacEwen talks with KMAS Daybreak host Spencer Hughes about the legislative process and a bill that would allow the Department of Natural Resources to sale carbon credits and what that might mean for the timber industry.
AUDIO: Senate passes Padden bill raising penalty for custodial sexual misconduct
Jail guards who sexually abuse the people in their custody would spend more time behind bars themselves under a bill that passed out of the state Senate. Tracy Ellis has more.
AUDIO: EV charger destruction targeted by Wilson bill, approved by Senate
There would be some extra scrutiny when electric vehicle charger parts are sold for scrap if a bill that passed out of the state Senate becomes law. Tracy Ellis reports.
AUDIO: Senator Wagoner encouraged by progress on hard drug bill, but says it could be stronger
Hard drugs would be illegal under a bill headed to the state Senate floor, but one Senator says the measure needs some work. Tracy Ellis explains.
AUDIO: Hawkins’ “Walking start to Running Start” bill clears key Senate committee
10th graders would be able to earn college credits if a bill in the state legislature becomes law. Tracy Ellis explains.
VIDEO: Sen. Perry Dozier Legislative Update
Sen. Perry Dozier talks about the police-pursuit restrictions that have made our communities less safe, and the "learning loss" caused by classroom closures, which has harmed our K-12 students. He sponsored bills that would address both crises....
VIDEO: Washington State Senate Republican Priorities for Washington
Senate Republicans’ priorities are: Restore PUBLIC SAFETY, Return AFFORDABILITY, and Reboot EDUCATION https://youtu.be/JbM4lhmYF_Y
VIDEO: Sen. Mark Schoesler Legislative Update
Sen. Mark Schoesler discusses how the bill that would have exempted farm fuel from cap-and-trade has died in committee. He also talks about problems with a bill that would create a mileage tax system for drivers. https://youtu.be/kmA7__daFhY