Some lawmakers to say they have no plans to back the proposal in its current form. https://youtu.be/Hpb9YuW3tf0
Audio/Video News
VIDEO: Spokane Talks: Legislative Update, featuring Sen. Jeff Holy
Sen. Holy discusses his bill to address Washington's last place ranking in law enforcement officers per capita, more law enforcement training opportunities and the state of police reform. https://youtu.be/_QCOSNCQvNw
SRC On Air: Sen. John Braun on The Lars Larson Show
Sen. John Braun talks to Lars Larson about a bill passed by Senate Democrats that would let murderers, rapists, and other violent criminals pursue quicker release from prison.
VIDEO: Sen. Perry Dozier’s Legislative Update
Sen. Dozier talks about the Governor’s emergency powers and tax relief. https://youtu.be/POLu7GfA5AE
AUDIO: 7th District Legislative Update
Listen to this 7th District Legislative Update with Senator Shelly Short. Topic: Democrat bill that would let violent criminals pursue quicker release from prison.
SRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Wilson on Local Matters on Timber Country 94.7 in Aberdeen
Sen. Jeff Wilson talks to host Johnny Manson about the long-term care payroll tax, problems at the Employment Security Department, affordable housing, affirmative action, the Governor’s emergency powers, elections and more.
SRC On Air: Sens. Phil Fortunato and Simon Sefzik on Northwest Newsradio
The Senators comment on a bill to allow cities and counties to set up overnight homeless shelters.
AUDIO: Hawkins gathers Senate transportation leaders for Confluence Parkway discussion
How important is a second bridge over the Wenatchee River to the state Senator who represents the area? Important enough to bring transportation leaders together to talk about it. Tracy Ellis explains.
SRC On Air: Sen. Simon Sefzik on Live from Seattle on KGNW Radio
Sen. Sefzik talks to KGNW Radio’s Tim Gaydos about his bills to suspend the state portion of the gas tax and help with flood relief, the Governor’s emergency powers, COVID restrictions, and the experience of being the youngest state Senator.
SRC On Air: Sen. Ann Rivers on Town Hall on KEDO Radio in Longview
Sen. Ann Rivers talks to KEDO Radio’s Mike Wallin about the point of the session known as policy cutoff, the challenges of a virtual session, the Governor’s emergency powers, COVID restrictions, and pharmaceutical costs.
SRC On Air: Sen. Judy Warnick on KONA Radio in the Tri Cities
Sen. Judy Warnick talks with KONA Radio’s The Bottom Line about a bill passed by Senate Democrats that would let murderers, rapists, and other violent criminals pursue quicker release from prison. She also discusses agriculture and one-party rule.
VIDEO: KOMO: Bill to curb Washington governor’s emergency powers clears major hurdle in legislature, featuring Sen. Jeff Wilson
A state Senate committee approved a bill to place a 90-day check on state of emergency proclamations issued by the Washington governor, unless the time limit is otherwise cleared by the leadership of both chambers. https://youtu.be/8TTUagmHOZU