Local prosecutors are supposed to prosecute crimes - a bill in Olympia would help determine if and why that is or isn’t always happening. Tracy Ellis explains.
VIDEO: TVW: Legislative Republican Leadership Media Availability
Senate and House Republican leaders gather for their weekly media availability. https://youtu.be/rl04HYUTsJU
VIDEO: Sen. Shelly Short legislative update
Sen. Short talks about The Governor’s emergency powers and her bills related to allowing individual school districts to determine what works best for them, Eastern Washington’s motion picture industry, and guidance for utilities. https://youtu.be/976xxAPl6dU
SRC On Air: Sen. Brad Hawkins talks with 12th District radio stations KOHO in Wenatchee and KOZI in Chelan
Sen. Brad Hawkins talks about his bills to study Highway 2 traffic and provide housing for workers; fixing executive power, police reform, and long-term care payroll tax laws; the legislative process; and splitting up Eastern and Western Washington. KOHO 101 Morning...
SRC On Air: Sen. Mark Schoesler on KONA Radio in the Tri Cities
Sen. Mark Schoesler talks with KONA Radio’s The Bottom Line about more spending and no tax relief from Democrats, future gas price increases, his bill to pay for school maintenance, gun control legislation, gubernatorial emergency powers, and the long-term care...
AUDIO: Start managing COVID like flu, state expert tells senators
Is it time to start managing COVID like the flu? A state expert tells senators it is. Kimberly Wirtz explains.
AUDIO: Proposal to slash in-person schooling alarming, says Braun
A bill allowing one day a week of remote schooling without teacher contact would be a huge mistake says the state Senate Republican Leader. Tracy Ellis has details.
AUDIO: Sen. Brad Hawkins issues statement on Mission Ridge expansion proposal
Given recent reports about the Mission Ridge Ski Resort’s proposed expansion and the ongoing review by Chelan County, a State Senator offers his perspective. Tracy Ellis reports.
SRC On Air: Sen. Simon Sefzik on KGMI radio in Bellingham
42nd Dist. Sen. Simon Sefzik talks with Joe Teehan and Dianna Hawryluck on the KGMI Afternoon News about being selected to replace the late Sen. Doug Ericksen and the issues he’s focused on in Olympia....
VIDEO: KING 5: Youngest state senator says first priority is flood relief for Whatcom County, featuring Sen. Simon Sefzik
Sen. Sefzik replaces the late Sen. Doug Ericksen, who passed away in mid-December. https://youtu.be/c_YDg7MYJnE https://youtu.be/v3ByiEiRvIc
Audio: Holy proposes bill to restore public safety by helping communities hire officers
Restoring public safety by helping communities hire law-enforcement officers is the aim of a bill in Olympia. Tracy Ellis has details.
VIDEO: Priorities for Washington
Senate Republicans want to right policy wrongs that have led to a more dangerous society, a higher cost of living and a state government that people increasingly find does not adequately represent them. https://youtu.be/xicls99JCv4