An economist and top staffer at the State Department of Transportation says he was pressured to lie about how much gas prices would increase because of cap-and-trade.
Economist says he was told to lie about projected gas price increase
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AUDIO: Accusation that economist was told to lie about projected gas price increase ‘very disturbing,’ says Braun
A whistleblower report calls into question how honest the state is being about the controversial cap-and-trade carbon credit scheme. Tracy Ellis explains.
VIDEO: TVW: Inside Olympia: The Supplemental Budget, featuring Sen. Lynda Wilson
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SRC On Air: Sen. Brad Hawkins on KOZI Radio in Chelan
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SRC On Air: Sen. John Braun on The Lars Larson Show
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AUDIO: Year’s final revenue forecast should end talk of new taxes, says Senate Republican budget leader
11/20/2023… The state has plenty of money, according to the state Senate Republican budget lead, so there’s no need for any new taxes. Tracy Ellis reports.
VIDEO: KING 5: Senator calls for an investigation into Green Hill School after KING 5 story
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SRC On Air: Sen. Ron Muzzall on The Lars Larson Show
11/15/2023... Sen. Ron Muzzall, the Ranking Member on the Senate Agriculture Committee, talks to Lars Larson about Cultivate Washington, state Senate Republicans’ 2024 agenda to protect agriculture. He says it's needed now more than ever because of ongoing threats to...
The Elephant in the Dome Podcast: Cultivate Washington
11/14/2023... Senators Ron Muzzall, Judy Warnick, Shelly Short and Perry Dozier on “Cultivate Washington,” Senate Republicans’ 2024 agenda to protect agriculture. The goal is to address overregulation, farm closures, water-rights, and other issues that threaten...
AUDIO: Senate Republicans release “Cultivate Washington” to protect agriculture
11/14/2023... A new push is underway to address things like shrinking farmland and agricultural overregulation in Washington. Tracy Ellis reports on “Cultivate Washington.”
SRC On Air: Sen. Mike Padden on The Lars Larson Show
11/10/2023… Sen. Mike Padden, the Ranking Member on the Senate Law and Justice Committee, talks to Lars Larson about the out-of-control crime problem in Washington.
VIDEO: [un]Divided: Senator John Braun proposes improving Holocaust teaching
11/9/2023... Senator John Braun speaks with unDivided host Brandi Kruse about changing how students are educated on the Holocaust and antisemitism in the wake of rallies supporting the Hamas terrorist attacks against Israel. https://youtu.be/gkAH7EGs4Tk