KIRO 7: Longview leaders react to no regulatory inspections of white liquor tanks https://youtu.be/LpjeXj8I1ws KOIN 6: Longview community's future discussed by Senator Jeff Wilson https://youtu.be/xJ7GwWNb2Cc?si=wivQBMkrOc0oip9P
With the summer heat kicking in, Central Washington is bracing for drought—but a state senator says water is only half the battle. Tracy Ellis explains.
Is housing really the solution to Washington’s homelessness crisis? Senator Chris Gildon and investigative journalist Jonathan Choe discuss why "Housing First" models are failing. They explore the impact of fentanyl, the lack of taxpayer accountability, and why...
A state Senator says families deserve an honest talk about why Washington gas prices are some of the highest in America. Tracy Ellis explains.
In the wake of a catastrophic tank collapse that turned deadly, the focus in Longview and in the state legislature is shifting toward the search for answers. Tracy Ellis tells us a Senator wants a full accounting from the state.
A chemical tank ruptured at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging mill in Longview, leaving several dead and injured. State Sen. Jeff Wilson (R-Longview) joined OPB’s Think Out Loud to discuss the tragedy. A Longview native and former hazardous waste management contractor who...
In this episode of The Elephant in the Dome, Senator Chris Gildon and the Washington Policy Center's Todd Myers break down Washington’s Climate Commitment Act. Discover how this "cap-and-tax" law secretly targets your energy bills, driving gas prices up by 55 cents a...
Thirteen years ago, $3.5 billion would have paid for a whole new Columbia River bridge—today, it only covers the light rail. Tracy Ellis has this update.
Is Washington losing its competitive edge? In this episode of The Elephant in the Dome, Senate Republican Leader John Braun breaks down the affordability crisis hitting our state. From Starbucks’ Nashville expansion and record-breaking tax increases to the stalled...
State Senator Drew MacEwen joins Jason Rantz to discuss the urgent need for a special session to address rising utility and gas costs. MacEwen argues that current state policies are failing families and calls for immediate legislative action to provide relief and...
Is the state’s campaign-finance watchdog losing its balance? Tracy Ellis reports.
Washington’s energy rates were once among the lowest in the nation, but a state senator says Democrat policies are turning them into a 'financial catastrophe.' Tracy Ellis reports. FOR MORE FROM SENATOR MACEWEN ON THIS TOPIC, CHECK OUT HIS YouTube SHORT:...
