A bill making it easier for violent criminals to get out of prison passed in the state Senate. Tracy Ellis reports.
SRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Wilson on the KXRO Morning News
Sen. Jeff Wilson talks with Kyle Pauley on KXRO radio about Governor Inslee's proposal to make lying about elections a crime; the Govenor's emergency powers; and his bills on tow truck safety, catalytic converter theft, and election and redistricting reforms....
AUDIO: Republicans offer long-term plan to rescue family and medical leave program without rate hike
State Senate Republicans are offering a long-term plan to rescue the Paid Family and Medical Leave program without a rate hike. Tracy Ellis explains.
VIDEO: TVW: Legislative Republican Leadership Media Availability
Senate and House Republican leaders gather for their weekly media availability. https://youtu.be/HKE-eInJFYI?t=105
AUDIO: Effort to curb governor’s emergency powers looking bleak, Wilson says
Efforts to curb the governor’s emergency powers are looking bleak, according to a state Senator. Kimberly Wirtz has more.
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 Governor’s emergency powers, crime, health care, and the capital gains income tax. KOHO 101 Morning Show KOZI Morning News
AUDIO: Only fix for problematic long-term care tax is repeal, says Braun
A bill in the state Senate would repeal the wildly unpopular long-term care payroll tax and the entire Washington Cares Act. Tracy Ellis explains.
VIDEO: Spokane Talks: Legislative Update, featuring Sen. Mike Padden.
First in a series of legislative updates from the Washington State Senate. Today's guest Sen. Mike Padden on public safety and police reform. https://youtu.be/FhYgYE5QX0w
AUDIO: Three Padden bills advance in Law and Justice Committee
A state Senator is working to improve public safety in Washington. Tracy Ellis explains.
VIDEO: Sen. Shelly Short 2022 session week 3 update
7th District Sen. Shelly Short talks about bills related to the Governor’s emergency powers and the long-term care payroll tax. https://youtu.be/6tpMA3-nKTc
VIDEO: Sen. Mark Schoesler 2022 session week 3 update
9th District Sen. Mark Schoesler talks about the long-term care bills that were being considered by the Senate. He also gives a preview of the upcoming state revenue forecast. https://youtu.be/sVNVOdvfWks
VIDEO: Senate resolution honoring Sen. Doug Ericksen
The Washington State Senate honors the life and legislative accomplishments of Senator Doug Ericksen.