The relatives of murder victims fear the measure could give convicted killers a better chance of being released early from prison.
Some lawmakers to say they have no plans to back the proposal in its current form. https://youtu.be/Hpb9YuW3tf0
Sen. Holy discusses his bill to address Washington's last place ranking in law enforcement officers per capita, more law enforcement training opportunities and the state of police reform. https://youtu.be/_QCOSNCQvNw
Sen. John Braun talks to Lars Larson about a bill passed by Senate Democrats that would let murderers, rapists, and other violent criminals pursue quicker release from prison.
The Elephant in the Dome Podcast: Tracy Ellis takes a look at some of the things that happened this week in Olympia.
Sen. Dozier talks about the Governor’s emergency powers and tax relief. https://youtu.be/POLu7GfA5AE
Listen to this 7th District Legislative Update with Senator Shelly Short. Topic: Democrat bill that would let violent criminals pursue quicker release from prison.
Sen. Jeff Wilson talks to host Johnny Manson about the long-term care payroll tax, problems at the Employment Security Department, affordable housing, affirmative action, the Governor’s emergency powers, elections and more.
The Senators comment on a bill to allow cities and counties to set up overnight homeless shelters.
How important is a second bridge over the Wenatchee River to the state Senator who represents the area? Important enough to bring transportation leaders together to talk about it. Tracy Ellis explains.
Sen. Sefzik talks to KGNW Radio’s Tim Gaydos about his bills to suspend the state portion of the gas tax and help with flood relief, the Governor’s emergency powers, COVID restrictions, and the experience of being the youngest state Senator.
Sen. Ann Rivers talks to KEDO Radio’s Mike Wallin about the point of the session known as policy cutoff, the challenges of a virtual session, the Governor’s emergency powers, COVID restrictions, and pharmaceutical costs.
