The state Senate Republican budget leader says she’s not surprised by a ruling against the Democrats’ income tax. Tracy Ellis explains.
AUDIO: Budget leader not surprised by ruling against Democrats’ income tax
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AUDIO: King unveils state transportation-funding plan free of tax or fee increases
State Senate Republicans unveil their own transportation plan. Tracy Ellis reports.
VIDEO: Senate Republican leaders hold news conference on transportation funding plan
Sen. Curtis King, ranking Republican on the Senate Transportation Committee, unveiled his 2022 transportation funding proposal. Senate Republican Leader John Braun joined him.
VIDEO: Spokane Talks: Legislative Update, featuring Sen. Lynda Wilson
Sen. Wilson discusses the supplemental budget, including the lack of tax relief. https://youtu.be/vd4gDHVwLKo
SRC On Air: Sen. Brad Hawkins talks with 12th District radio stations KOHO in Wenatchee and KOZI in Chelan
Sen. Brad Hawkins talks about the end of the mask mandate, state budgets, transportation, the legislative process, one party rule and more. KOHO 101 Morning Show KOZI Morning News
AUDIO/VIDEO: Senate approves resolution honoring former EWU football star Cooper Kupp
The most valuable player of the Super Bowl is honored by the state Senate. Kimberly Wirtz explains. Watch the reading of the floor resolution and Sen. Jeff Holy’s comments about Kupp. https://youtu.be/43MXXvwBnZk
AUDIO: Republican leaders: End statewide mask mandate, state of emergency today
Republican leaders in the state legislature say the mask mandate should end now. Tracy Ellis reports.
VIDEO: TVW: Legislative Republican Leadership Media Availability
Senate and House Republican leaders gather for their weekly media availability. https://youtu.be/doS0gKswNVM?t=219
AUDIO: Schoesler opposes transportation funding passed by Senate
A state Senator says a trio of transportation bills passed in the Senate fails to benefit the entire state but relies on tax and fee increases that will impact people throughout Washington. Tracy Ellis explains.
AUDIO: Senate Democrats pass budget update that ignores opportunities for major tax relief
State Senate Democrats just passed a budget update that Republicans say completely ignores opportunities for major tax relief. Tracy Ellis explains.
VIDEO: Sen. Mark Schoesler 2022 session week 7 update
Sen. Mark Schoesler talks about how part of the Democrats' transportation plan has angered neighboring states, flaws with the Senate Democrats' operating budget proposal, and the Senate resolution he sponsored to honor Dr. Bill Schillinger....
SRC On Air: Sen. Curtis King on KONA Radio in the Tri Cities
Sen. Curtis King talks with KONA Radio’s The Bottom Line about transportation, including the Democrats’ export fuel tax on other states; energy: bills adding new regulations related to ergonomics and nurses; and the budget.