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State legislators are taking another swing at solving Washington’s housing crunch. Tracy Ellis reports.

In this KGMI interview, Sen. Keith Wagoner shares insights on Olympia’s 2026 session, addressing flood recovery efforts, Washington farmers’ economic struggles, and controversial law enforcement bills. He also highlights budget concerns and the need for policy changes...

A battle over Washington’s initiative process at the State Capitol. Tracy Ellis has the latest on the so-called “Initiative Killer” bill.

Senator Shelly Short and Representatives Andrew Engell and Hunter Abell break down the first week of Washington’s 2026 legislative session. Topics include wildlife management bills, tax proposals, housing and childcare challenges, and the Climate Commitment Act’s...

State taxpayer dollars meant to help people of color buy homes may have gone to insiders instead. Tracy Ellis reports.

Sen. Chris Gildon, R-Puyallup, reports from the state Capitol on the opening of the 2026 legislative session and the important decisions facing lawmakers. https://youtu.be/FeXvLzGLtTM?si=bsl_woM0ezzUYpMx

9th District Sen. Mark Schoesler talks about the opening week of the 2026 legislative session, including Gov. Bob Ferguson's State of the State address and concerns about agriculture in Washington. https://youtu.be/ySr9d75_Pd4?si=VnpZpdrE3bvOL20u

Are Democrats in Washington enacting an income tax? Yes. Legislative Democrats, who are in the majority, are preparing to drop two income tax bills -- one in the Senate and one in the House of Representatives. An income tax on anyone WILL become an income tax on...

Sen. Shelly Short says Democrats plan to pass an income tax without voter approval and predicts a court challenge. She also opposes SB 5974, calling it the worst bill she’s seen, as it allows an unelected board to remove elected sheriffs over enforcement...

Senate Republican Leader John Braun says the governor’s speech catered to Democratic talking points and undermined law and order by encouraging state laws that defy federal rules, calling such actions unconstitutional and harmful.

Sen. Drew MacEwen on KMAS Radio reacts to the Governor’s address, raising concerns about taxes, rising costs, and education funding. He also weighs in on public safety, governance proposals, and the real-world impacts of legislative decisions during this short...

Too many kids of disabled veterans are losing out on college tuition benefits—not because they didn’t earn them, but, as Tracy Ellis explains, because of red tape.