Ichiro Suzuki is headed to the Hall of Fame, but first, he's honored in the state Senate. Tracy Ellis reports.
AUDIO: Senate honors Ichiro for Hall of Fame Career
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VIDEO: Sen. Chris Gildon: Protecting Initiatives, Wood Stoves & Emergency Powers
Senator Chris Gildon provides a mid-session update on the most talked-about bills from the 25th District. He celebrates the defeat of Senate Bill 5382, the so-called "initiative killer," and a bill that would have overregulated wood-burning stoves. Gildon also...
VIDEO: Sen. John Braun: Public Safety, Budget Concerns & Smarter Schools
Senate Republican Leader John Braun gives an update from Olympia as the 2025 legislative session reaches its halfway point. He highlights key bills, including efforts to expand school transportation options, bring back technical education for younger students, and...
VIDEO: Sen. Mark Schoesler: Opposing Unemployment for Strikers & Cap-and-Tax Waste
Senator Mark Schoesler provides for the eighth week of session. He discusses concerns about Senate Bill 5041, which would grant unemployment benefits to striking workers—raising costs for employers and disrupting economic stability. He also highlights new revelations...
SRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Wilson Talks Forever Chemicals, Housing, and Taxes on KONA
Sen. Jeff Wilson joins KONA to discuss his bills on testing for forever chemicals in biosolids and cutting red tape for housing on underutilized land. He warns of rising taxes, calls for accountability in government spending, and stresses the need for reliable energy.
SRC On Air: Sen. Keith Goehner Talks Ferries, Transportation Funding, and Road Usage Fees on KONA
Sen. Keith Goehner joins KONA to discuss Gov. Ferguson’s shift away from costly electric ferries, calling for practical diesel alternatives. He warns of declining gas tax revenue, the need for new funding sources, and ensuring transit contributes to road upkeep.
SRC On Air: Sen. Matt Boehnke Discusses Bipartisan Nuclear Energy Efforts and Business Climate in Washington
In an interview with KONA, Sen. Matt Boehnke highlighted the bipartisan push for nuclear energy expansion in Washington, particularly in Eastern Washington. He emphasized the state's role as an energy leader and the need to streamline permitting processes to attract...
AUDIO: Senate Republican Leadership Update with State Senator John Braun
Washington has a shortage of law enforcement officers. Senator John Braun reports some progress in that area.
AUDIO: 19th District Legislative Update with State Senator Jeff Wilson
Senator Wilson's bill requiring the testing of biosolids for ‘forever chemical’ contamination passed the Senate. The bill now heads to the House.
AUDIO: 7th District Legislative Update with State Senator Shelly Short
The State Senate passed a bill expanding school antidiscrimination protections to include immigration status, homelessness, neurodivergence, and more for all schools in the state. Senator Short spoke against the one size fits all approach.
AUDIO: 9th District Legislative Update with State Senator Mark Schoesler
State law currently mandates that school bonds—used to fund building maintenance and new construction—must receive over 60% of the vote to pass. Proposed legislation aims to lower that threshold. Sen. Schoesler responds.
The Elephant in the Dome Podcast: Anti-Semitism on Campus, Public Safety, and Washington’s Budget Crisis
On this episode of The Elephant in the Dome, Senator John Braun is joined by KVI radio host Ari Hoffman for a no-holds-barred conversation about rising anti-Semitism on college campuses, the state of public safety in Washington, and the looming budget crisis. They...