It passed with bipartisan support in the state Senate but died in the House. https://youtu.be/kRJoZXHbgnI
VIDEO: KING 5: Pot shop protection bill fails to clear Washington Legislature, featuring Sen. Jim Honeyford
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SRC On Air: Sen. Simon Sefzik on The Lars Larson Show
Sen. Simon Sefzik talks to Lars Larson about his bill to suspend the state gas tax and his push to allow Washington oil refineries to ramp up production.
AUDIO: Statement from Republican transportation leaders on the agreement reached by the Legislature on the Move Ahead Washington transportation package
Republican transportation leaders say the legislative Democrats’ transportation package punishes drivers, but it didn’t have to. Tracy Ellis reports.
VIDEO: Sen. Mark Schoesler 2022 session week 9 update
Sen. Mark Schoesler discusses the bipartisan nature of the 2022 supplemental capital budget and contrasts it with the supplemental operating budget and supplemental transportation budget. https://youtu.be/upu0ngGcf3g
Audio: 85 million for Wenatchee’s Confluence Parkway included in negotiated “Move Ahead Washington” proposal
Matching funds for a second bridge for the Wenatchee River and an undercrossing for Highway 2 are part of an agreed upon transportation package. Tracy Ellis has details.
AUDIO: Legislature gives final OK to bill cracking down on catalytic converter theft
State lawmakers give final approval to legislation cracking down on catalytic converter theft. Tracy Ellis reports.
AUDIO: Sefzik urges full production at NW WA refineries to beat back Russian aggression
Northwest Washington oil refineries have an important role to play in the effort to beat back Russian aggression, according to a state Senator. Tracy Ellis explains.
SRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Wilson on the KXRO Morning News
Sen. Jeff Wilson talks with Kyle Pauley on KXRO radio about the final days of the 2022 Legislative Session, the impending end to the indoor mask mandate, and recent comments by Gov. Inslee regarding his emergency orders....
Audio: Hawkins comments on Capital Budget agreement
A bi-partisan legislative construction spending plan agreed to in Olympia includes projects for north central Washington. Tracy Ellis tells us legislators are set to approve the Capital Budget this week.
AUDIO: Sefzik attempts to force action on gas tax reprieve bill
A state Senator tries one more time to get you a year-long reprieve from state gas taxes. Tracy Ellis explains.
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 workforce housing bill, state budgets, and more. KOHO 101 Morning Show KOZI Morning News
SRC On Air: Sen. Judy Warnick on KXLY Radio in Spokane
Senator Judy Warnick on 920 News Now with Teresa Lukens and Dave Spencer talking about state budgets, emergency powers reform, and increased participation in the legislative process.