Senate and House Republican leaders gather for their weekly media availability. https://youtu.be/xgkqilHNKnw
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SRC On Air: Sen. Mark Schoesler on KXLY Radio in Spokane
Senator Mark Schoesler on 920 News Now with Teresa Lukens and Dave Spencer talking about his bill to repeal the long-term care payroll tax.
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 help provide housing to Chelan County workers and improve traffic on Highway 2. He also discusses police reform, gubernatorial emergency power, long-term care payroll tax, and catalytic converter theft bills and sings Sweet...
VIDEO: KOMO: Catalytic converters bill to get public hearing in Legislature, featuring Sen. Jeff Wilson
Thieves who steal catalytic converters are coming under fire in the state Legislature. Senate Bill 5495 goes to a public hearing this (Tues) morning offering people a way to submit feedback.
VIDEO: Sen. Shelly Short Legislative Update
Sen. Short talks about bills that could provide tax relief, lower insurance rates, and expand motion picture production in Eastern Washington; and she discusses problems with the paid family medical leave program. https://youtu.be/IkhxoSN8scQ
SRC ON AIR: Sen. Perry Dozier on KTTH Radio’s Jason Rantz Show
SRC On-Air: Sen. Perry Dozier and KTTH Radio’s Jason Rantz rail against a Democrat idea to cut in-school learning by 20%.
Wilson catalytic converter bill gets hearing Tuesday
You can tell legislators what you think tomorrow (Tuesday) about a plan to crack down on catalytic converter theft. Tracy Ellis reports.
VIDEO: Sen. Mark Schoesler 2022 Session Week 2 Update
Sen. Schoesler talks about a session with remote committee meetings and only a few senators in person for floor sessions. He also gives updates on his bills to help school districts with maintenance needs and improve irrigation district elections....
VIDEO: TVW: Inside Olympia, featuring Sen. John Braun
Senate Republican Leader John Braun discusses his caucus' priorities for the 2022 legislative session.
VIDEO: KING 5: Bill would allow creation of local income taxes, featuring Sen. John Braun
Even the bill's Democrat sponsor says it would likely face legal challenges in Washington, where income taxes are unconstitutional. Sen. Braun agrees and says Washingtonians don't want income taxes. https://youtu.be/ab3IUFwqRcs
VIDEO: Sen. Perry Dozier legislative update
Sen. Perry Dozier shares his session priorities for 2022 including fixing anti-police laws; protecting 2nd Amendment rights; and helping schools, students, and parents. https://youtu.be/U4WwZOMHmMA
AUDIO: 7th District Legislative Update
Listen to this 7th District Legislative Update with Senator Shelly Short. Topics: Bill that hamstrings Sheriffs’ abilities to deal with problem cougars and legislation that could lead to massive losses for property owners.