State Senator Doug Ericksen talks to KIRO Radio’s Dori Monson about Governor Jay Inslee’s vaccine mandate. Ericksen has a bill that would ban discrimination based on vaccine status.
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Ericksen vaccination-rights bill becomes rallying point against Inslee decree
Thousands of emails and calls are pouring into legislative offices in response to the governor’s “get shot or get fired” mandate. Many of them are demanding passage of Sen. Doug Ericksen’s measure to protect the right to choose.
AUDIO: Ericksen vaccination-rights bill becomes rallying point against Inslee decree
Gov. Inslee’s COVID vaccine mandate stirred a hornet’s nest -Tracy Ellis tells us a vaccination-rights bill introduced months ago is now a focal point for protesters.
AUDIO: A historic legislative special session could be one step closer to becoming reality
A state Senator is hoping to be the catalyst for a historic legislative special session. Tracy Ellis explains.
SRC On Air: Sen. John Braun on The Lars Larson Show
Sen. John Braun talks to Lars Larson about Governor Inslee doubling down on his extreme vaccination position.
SRC On Air: Sen. Phil Fortunato on The Jason Rantz Show on KTTH
Senator Phil Fortunato talks with guest host Paul Gallant on KTTH about mask mandates and forced vaccinations.
AUDIO: Braun says Governor sends clear message that he doesn’t trust dedicated teachers and staff
The state Senate Republican leader says intimidating and publicly shaming those with vaccine concerns is the wrong path. Tracy Ellis reports.
SRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Wilson on KIRO Radio’s Dori Monson Show
Sen. Jeff Wilson is seeking answers from the state Employment Security Department following a KIRO radio news account indicating that ESD may have destroyed 88 million public records. KIRO’s Dori Monson, who broke the news, talks with Sen. Wilson.
AUDIO: Has state agency destroyed 88 million public records in $1 billion unemployment fraud?
Did the state Employment Security Department destroy 88 million public records related to its one-billion-dollar fraud case? Tracy Ellis tells us a state legislator is now asking that question.
VIDEO: KOMO: Local groups prep for Afghan refugees who could end up in Washington, feat. Sen. John Braun
Republican lawmakers are asking leaders to support refugee resettlement groups to make sure duly vetted Afghan refugees are welcomed to Washington. https://youtu.be/G1NpnlvQ8qM
VIDEO: KOMO: State Superintendent wants COVID vaccine mandate expanded to teachers, Senator touts legislation to forbid forced vaccinations
Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal asked Governor Inslee to require school employees to get vaccinated. State Senator Doug Ericksen has a bill that would ban discrimination based on vaccine status. https://youtu.be/gY49I5ETzwc
Audio: Padden not surprised by 4th Legislative District growth
The state Senator who represents the 4th Legislative District in Eastern Washington on the Idaho border isn’t surprised by its growth. Tracy Ellis explains.