A state Senator is renewing his call for legislative hearings into possible sabotage in a Whatcom County train derailment. Tracy Ellis reports.
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SRC On Air: Sen. Brad Hawkins on The Agenda on KPQ Radio
Sen. Brad Hawkins discusses his annual listening tour, his COVID vaccine survey, emergency gubernatorial powers, a long-term care payroll tax, banning the use of credit scores in setting insurance rates, and more on The Agenda on KPQ Radio.
AUDIO: Hawkins receives 6,500 responses to his COVID vaccine survey
State Senator Brad Hawkins asked for North Central Washington’s feedback on the Governor’s recent COVID mandates, and he got it. Tracy Ellis explains.
SRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Wilson on The Lars Larson Show
Sen. Jeff Wilson talks to Lars Larson about how a union was able to negotiate concessions to the governor’s vaccine mandate, which requires certain Washingtonians to be fully vaccinated by Oct. 18 or lose their livelihoods....
AUDIO: Senate ag leaders say COVID vaccine mandate for 4-H volunteers serious blow to program
AUDIO: More and more people vaguely connected to state government are discovering they’re subject to the Governor’s vaccine mandate – even 4-H volunteers. Tracy Ellis explains.
Audio: Wilson: Vaccine mandate concessions for special groups show political science driving governor’s decisions
A state Senator says vaccine mandate concessions for special groups show POLITICAL science is driving the governor’s decisions, not REAL science. Tracy Ellis explains.
SRC On Air: Sen. Doug Ericksen on KIRO Radio’s Dori Monson Show and KTTH’s Jason Rantz Show
Sen. Ericksen demands an apology or resignation from Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler for comparing Republicans to the Taliban. KIRO Radio’s Dori Monson Show KTTH’s Jason Rantz Show
Audio: Senators call on Kreidler to apologize for comparison of state legislators to Taliban
Two state Senators are calling on Washington’s Insurance Commissioner to apologize in the wake of what they call hate speech. Tracy Ellis reports.
SRC On Air: Sen. Hawkins talks with 12th District radio stations KOHO in Wenatchee and KOZI in Chelan
Sen. Brad Hawkins discusses Governor Inslee's vaccine and mask mandates, gubernatorial emergency power reform, the possibility of a special legislative session, the 12th District listening tour, and more. KOHO 101 Morning Show KOZI Morning News
VIDEO: KOMO: Courtroom challenge for COVID vaccine mandate for state workers to be heard this week, feat. Sen. Mike Padden
“A Thurston County judge is scheduled later this week to hear arguments about Gov. Jay Inslee's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for state workers as opponents seek to have the order overturned by the courts.” https://youtu.be/XRJi0th2AcQ
AUDIO: Ericksen to host sessions for business owners concerned about economic recovery
Whatcom County business leaders in the 42nd Legislative District can share their concerns at an upcoming event. Tracy Ellis has the details.
AUDIO: Sen. Brad Hawkins listening tour coming up
State Senator Brad Hawkins is getting ready to hold his 12th District “listening tour”. Tracy Ellis reports.