Even the bill's Democrat sponsor says it would likely face legal challenges in Washington, where income taxes are unconstitutional. Sen. Braun agrees and says Washingtonians don't want income taxes. https://youtu.be/ab3IUFwqRcs
VIDEO: Sen. Perry Dozier legislative update
Sen. Perry Dozier shares his session priorities for 2022 including fixing anti-police laws; protecting 2nd Amendment rights; and helping schools, students, and parents. https://youtu.be/U4WwZOMHmMA
AUDIO: 7th District Legislative Update
Listen to this 7th District Legislative Update with Senator Shelly Short. Topics: Bill that hamstrings Sheriffs’ abilities to deal with problem cougars and legislation that could lead to massive losses for property owners.
AUDIO: Senators propose linking property-tax relief and substantial increase in support for K-12 schools
Spending more on schools while collecting less in property taxes is possible according to a Republican and a Democrat in the state Senate. Kimberly Wirtz reports.
SRC On Air: Sen. John Braun on Town Hall on KEDO Radio in Longview
Sen. John Braun talks to KEDO Radio’s Bruce Pollock about Senate Republican’s Priorities for Washington, gubernatorial emergency powers, energy, land use, agriculture, education, tax reductions and more.
AUDIO: 20th District Legislative Update
Listen to this 20th District Legislative Update with Sen. John Braun. Topic: Education
SRC On Air: Sen. Curtis King on KONA Radio in the Tri Cities
Sen. Curtis King gives a legislative update on KONA Radio’s The Bottom Line, including the latest on the long-term care payroll tax and crime-related bills.
AUDIO: Sefzik bill slashes gas prices — uses $8B surplus to suspend gas tax
You would get a year-long reprieve from state gas taxes under a state Senator’s bill. Tracy Ellis explains.
VIDEO: Sen. Chris Gildon legislative update
Sen. Gildon talks about the long-term care payroll tax, anti-police bills, gubernatorial emergency powers, 21-gun salutes, prosecutorial accountability, and prison programs. https://youtu.be/AiGfRXM_oQ4
SRC On Air: Sen. Brad Hawkins on KPQ Radio in Wenatchee
Sen. Brad Hawkins talks to Jason Taylor and Kalie Drago on the KPQ Morning Report about his proposal to help house Chelan County’s workforce, gubernatorial emergency powers, the long-term care payroll tax, and changes to anti-police laws.
SRC On Air: Sen. Chris Gildon on The Commute with Carlson on KVI Radio
Sen. Chris Gildon talks with John Carlson of KVI Radio about his bill that would require county prosecutors to track cases to raise awareness of the discretionary role they play in the criminal justice system.
VIDEO: Sens. Wagoner, Warnick, Muzzall support Chinese American history month
Sens. Keith Wagoner, Judy Warnick and Ron Muzzall speak in favor of bill declaring January as Chinese American history month and encouraging public schools to commemorate the month. https://youtu.be/1mgsETUd8pk https://youtu.be/QAKX9LY_jfE ...