Sen. Brad Hawkins discusses things happening as the session comes to an end, including the passage of state budgets and work on a transportation funding package. He also talks about his bills related to hydrogen vehicles, wildfire prevention, and tow truck operation...
Sen. Mark Schoesler talks with KONA Radio’s The Bottom Line about his bill that provides property tax relief to victims of wildfires, Democrat measures that would increase the cost of fuel, title only bills, Governor Inslee’s latest COVID restrictions and what...
Non-budget bills that haven’t passed both chambers of the state legislature are now dead, including a measure that would have addressed one-man rule. Tracy Ellis has this update.
Sen. Jim Honeyford talks to Lars Larson about Washington State’s relationship with Taiwan. https://soundcloud.com/thelarslarsonshow/jim-honeyford-what-can-states-do-to-help-taiwan-combat-the-tyranny-of-the-chicomms?in=thelarslarsonshow/sets/interviews-2021-b
Legislation that would have made it easier for some people to end their lives fails to make it out of the state Legislature. Tracy Ellis reports.
The state legislature needs to act now to deal with a court decision decriminalizing drug possession according to the top Republican on the Senate Law and Justice committee. Tracy Ellis reports.
The State Senate recognizes the strong relationship between the people of Washington and the people of Taiwan. Tracy Ellis reports.
Promoting hydrogen-powered cars is the purpose of a bill that passed out of the legislature. Tracy Ellis tells us it’s now on its way to the governor’s desk.
Listen to this 7th District Legislative Update with Sen. Shelly Short. Topics: Cap and Tax/High Cost Fuel Standards, Police Tactics and Access to Democracy During a Virtual Session.
Listen to this 20th District Legislative Update with Sen. John Braun. Topics: Cap and Tax and High Cost Fuel Standard bills and the role of minority Republicans in the Senate.
The state Senate Republican transportation chief says the high cost fuel standard bill passed by the Senate Thursday night will raise gas prices for those who can least afford it. Tracy Ellis reports.
Republicans worry the carbon cap and tax bill that passed out of the state Senate will hurt citizens and small businesses. Senate Democrats got the legislation across the finish line. The bill passed out of the Senate with no Republican support and now heads to the...
