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SRC On Air: Sen. Hawkins talks with 12th District radio stations KOHO in Wenatchee and KOZI in Chelan
Sen. Brad Hawkins discusses budgets, gubernatorial emergency powers, the income tax on capital gains, cap and tax, a high cost fuel standard, police reforms, landlord/tenant bills, transportation funding, and more from the 2021 session. KOHO 101...
SRC On Air: Sen. Mark Schoesler on The Commute with Carlson on KVI Radio
Sen. Mark Schoesler talks with John Carlson of KVI Radio about landlord/tenant bills, an income tax on capital gains, cap and tax, a high cost fuel standard, Democrat backed regressive taxes, and more from the just concluded legislative session.
AUDIO: Schoesler calls LCFS “A gas tax without roads”
The high cost fuel standard passed by legislative Democrats will cause gas prices to rise for the people who can least afford it according to Senate Republicans. Tracy Ellis explains.
VIDEO: Legislative Republican Leadership Media Availability 4/26/21
Senate and House Republican leaders gather for their weekly media availability at the State Capitol. https://youtu.be/QVsonbV7WLY
AUDIO: Wilson says new state budget puts ‘other interests’ ahead of the people
A step backwards for Washington’s low-income families and marginalized communities – that’s how Senate Republican Caucus budget leaders are describing the Democrats budget. Tracy Ellis reports.
AUDIO: Republicans react to Legislature’s approval of capital gains income tax
An income tax on Capital Gains has now passed out of the state Legislature and is headed to the governor. Tracy Ellis has details.
AUDIO: That’s a wrap: Republican leaders wish Legislature had listened to the people more
The 2021 Washington State Legislative Session is now history… Republican leaders wish legislators had listened to the people more. Tracy Ellis reports.
AUDIO: Ericksen leads Senate in urging AG action on threats, intimidation at Puyallup Church
Threats and intimidation at a Puyallup Church lead a state Senator to act. Tracy Ellis explains.
VIDEO: Q13: The Divide: Curbing emergency powers, featuring Sen. John Braun and Rep. J.T. Wilcox
The two top Republican lawmakers in Olympia discuss efforts to curb Governor Jay Inslee's emergency powers. (After the first segment on the Chauvin trial)
AUDIO: Cap and Tax bill passes out of state legislature
A new study says the cap and tax bill passed by Democrats in the state Legislature tonight (Sat) will add nearly $2.50 to the cost of a gallon of gas. Tracy Ellis reports.
VIDEO: KING 5: Climate, drugs, money: Washington lawmakers face big votes before legislative session ends Sunday, featuring Sen. John Braun
With just hours to go in Washington's legislative session, lawmakers have several big bills awaiting votes and final approval. https://youtu.be/dSBA1fqpqbM