Public safety, housing, education, natural resources, and more would get money under the proposed state Senate capital construction budget. Tracy Ellis explains.
AUDIO: Senate Introduces Capital Budget Proposal
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AUDIO: Drop in state revenue forecast highlights need for cautious approach in new state budget
A drop in state revenue highlights need for a cautious approach in the new state budget according to the lead Senate Republican budget writer. Kimberly Wirtz reports.
SRC On Air: Sen. John Braun on KGMI Radio in Bellingham
Sen. John Braun talks to KGMI Radio Saturday Morning Live host Charlie Crabtree about a possible natural gas ban, police pursuit bills, a proposed property tax increase, the state operating budget, and more.
SRC On Air: Sen. Mark Schoesler on The Lars Larson Show
Senator Mark Schoesler talks to Lars Larson about how Washington’s cap-and-trade program is more than twice as expensive as predicted.
AUDIO: 7th District Legislative Update
Listen to this 7th District Legislative Update with Sen. Shelly Short Topics: Hearings on bills that threaten 2nd Amendment Rights
VIDEO: Senate Republican Leader John Braun’s latest video update — What’s happening in education?
Washington's kids are suffering from years of learning loss in the wake of the COVID shutdowns. Senate Republicans are fighting for funding a variety of solutions, including pushing more money for special education students. https://youtu.be/6-AeEwI_o6Q
SRC On Air: Sen. Mark Schoesler on KONA Radio in the Tri Cities
Sen. Mark Schoesler talks with KONA Radio’s The Bottom Line about impacts to farmers from cap-and-trade, natural gas and Puget Sound Energy’s market maneuvers, and crime and hard drugs; including catalytic converter and car thefts, police pursuits, and...
SRC On Air: Sen. Shelly Short on KPQ Radio in Wenatchee
Sen. Shelly Short on KPQ radio talking about hard drug possession, police pursuits, 2nd Amendment rights, the Growth Management Act, and more.
AUDIO: 20th District Legislative Update
Listen to this 20th District Legislative Update with Sen. John Braun Topic: New restrictions on firearms and lesser penalties for gun crimes from Democrats this legislative session
AUDIO: 19th District Legislative Update
Listen to this 19th District Legislative Update with Sen. Jeff Wilson Topic: Bill to combat catalytic converter theft
AUDIO: Senate hearing on wind turbine lights bill coming up
Those blinking red lights on top of wind turbines would be off most of the time if a bill now in the state Senate becomes law. Tracy Ellis tells us about a hearing on the measure scheduled for Friday morning.
Sen. Jeff Wilson at Crime Victims’ Call to Action
Sen. Jeff Wilson attends a Crime Victims' Call to Action at the Capitol Building. A resolution honoring crime victims was revealed. Legislators outlined current legislative efforts related to crime. https://youtu.be/37YInahDsSI