The state Senate just gave a unanimous thumbs-up to a bill aimed at tightening election security. Kimberly Wirtz reports.
AUDIO: Senate unanimously passes Boehnke election-security bill
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AUDIO: Republican budget leader welcomes Ferguson’s savings suggestions
Gov. Bob Ferguson released his cost-cutting ideas, and Senate Republican budget leader Chris Gildon is giving credit—with some skepticism. Tracy Ellis explains.
SRC On Air | Sen. Goehner | KPQ Radio
Senator Keith Goehner joined KPQ to discuss legislative updates, focusing on budget priorities and financial challenges in Olympia. He highlighted the divide between Republicans and Democrats on spending, revenue, and taxation, emphasizing concerns over excessive...
AUDIO: Wagoner working to remove anti-parent provision from bill aimed at protecting kids on internet
Protecting kids online is the purpose of a bill in Olympia, but one provision has some parents nervous. Tracy Ellis tells us what a state Senator is doing to fix it.
SRC On-Air—KVI—Ari Hoffman—State’s budget shortfall another example of Democrats using scare tactics to justify unnecessary tax increases
Senator Chris Gildon reveals that the real deficit is around $6.7 billion—far lower than the $12–16 billion figure Democrats are pushing. The inflated number comes from overspending, including Governor Inslee’s reckless $4 billion in state employee raises without a...
SRC On Air: Sen. John Braun on The Lars Larson Show
Senator John Braun joins Lars Larson to talk about the Initiative Killer bill that threatens Washington's initiative process with the possibility of fines or jail time for signature gatherers.
SRC On Air: Sen. Keith Goehner on KOZI Radio in Chelan
Sen. Keith Goehner on KOZI Radio discusses his bill allowing detached ADUs in rural areas, budget challenges with a $10-12B shortfall, proposed tax increases, the road usage charge, and parental rights concerns. He highlighted transparency in school-parent...
VIDEO: Legislative Republican Leadership Media Availability
Republican lawmakers hold a media availability to discuss key legislative priorities. They focus on public safety, affordability, and education, raising concerns over new tax proposals and state budget shortfalls. They also oppose bills on parental rights and...
AUDIO: Washington State Senate Unanimously Approves Memorial Designation for Fallen Trooper Charles Frank Noble, Jr.
Honoring a hero: The state Senate votes to name an overpass after a fallen Trooper. Tracy Ellis reports.
SRC On Air: Sen. Shelly Short on KOMW in Omak
Sen. Shelly Short discusses legislative updates on Okanagan Country Radio. She highlights the failure of Rep. Andrew Engell’s wolf bill due to political bargaining, the defeat of a woodstove regulation bill, and ongoing concerns about tax increases, road usage...
AUDIO: Woodstove bill is dead for session, Short says
Washington residents looking to buy a woodstove can breathe a little easier—state regulators are backing off a proposal that could have limited options and driven up costs. Tracy Ellis explains.
VIDEO: Legislative Update: Sen. Perry Dozier on Affordable Housing & Farm Fuel Rebates
Sen. Perry Dozier, R-Waitsburg, provides a legislative update from the state Capitol. He discusses his efforts to expand affordable housing and urges farm fuel purchasers to claim rebates for extra costs incurred under the state’s Climate Commitment Act....