Democrats in the Legislature are backing a new proposal to make voting in elections compulsory. Republican Sen. Jeff Wilson tells KUOW it’s an unconstitutional, un-American distraction.
Senate Republican Leader John Braun from the 20th legislative district gives an update on Republican priorities for the 2023 session and where the real work lies. https://youtu.be/0AU_6SMulpM
Senate and House Republican leaders gather for their weekly media availability. This week they talk about transportation, the Employment Security Department, police pursuits, and COVID vaccinations. https://youtu.be/1usPRlIWCC8
SRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Wilson talks with Kyle Pauley on KXRO radio about the Naselle Youth Camp, making “The Evergreen State” Washington’s official nickname, and creating the Cowlitz County Deputy Sheriff Justin DeRosier memorial highway.
Properly storing the dead is proving to be more than the Seattle-King County Morgue can handle because of drug overdoses. Tracy Ellis reports.
KIRO Radio’s Brandi Kruse interviews the state Senate Democratic sponsor and a Republican co-sponsor of a bill that would change how the state handles those caught with drugs. Sen. Chris Gildon is the co-sponsor.
Sen. Shelly Short talks about Olympia's battle over Second Amendment rights, the prospects for energy legislation, and efforts to reform the state's Growth Management Act. https://youtu.be/aQ5UeGacJk0
Sen. Brad Hawkins on the KOZI Morning News talking about education, transportation, drinking and driving, the state budget, his aquatic center bill, and more.
Senator Mark Schoesler on 920 News Now with Dave Spencer talking about increases in fuel prices due to Democrat environmental laws and the Governor's proposed delay of work on the North-South Freeway in Spokane.
Sen. Phil Fortunato talks to KTTH Radio’s Jason Rantz about homelessness, one-party rule, abortion, and more.
Senator Mike Padden talks to Lars Larson about bills dealing with the possession of hard drugs this legislative session.
Sen. King talks about the positives of an in-person legislative session and remote testimony, what it’s like to be in minority in the legislature, taxes, crime, hard drugs, homelessness, energy, redistricting and more.
