A stronger wildfire-fighting collaboration between Public Utility Districts and the State Department of Natural Resources is one of the goals of a bill moving through legislature. Tracy Ellis reports.
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AUDIO: Valentine’s Day Department of Health Mistake and an Income Tax on Capital Gains
A state Department of Health mistake and an income tax on capital gains aren’t very good Valentine’s Day presents according to a state Senator. Tracy Ellis explains.
VIDEO: Senator Short’s 2021 Legislative Video Update – Week 5
Senator Shelly Short gives an update on Senate Bill 5114 to reopen all businesses in the state, talks about her bill to create opportunities for more intense rural development in Eastern Washington, and explains the Senate Republican budget....
SRC On Air: Sen. Sharon Brown on Jason Rantz Show on KTTH
State Senator Sharon Brown calls out Gov. Inslee about keeping the Tri Cities in Phase 1 on The Jason Rantz Show on KTTH.
This Week In Olympia Feb. 8 – Feb. 12
Tracy Ellis takes a look at some of what happened this week in Olympia. The views expressed by individual members are not necessarily those of the entire caucus.
AUDIO: 12th District Legislative Update
Listen to this 12th District Legislative Update with Sen. Brad Hawkins. Sen. Hawkins talks about his bills related to hydrogen vehicles and year-round school.
AUDIO: 20th District Legislative Update
Listen to this 20th District Legislative Update with Sen. John Braun. Topics: safely reopening our economy, COVID relief, the Senate Republican budget
AUDIO: 7th District Legislative Update
Listen to this 7th District Legislative Update with Sen. Shelly Short. Topics: safely reopening our economy, the Growth Management Act, the Senate Republican budget
AUDIO: Transportation Committee passes Hawkins bill to promote hydrogen-powered vehicles
Hydrogen-powered vehicle legislation continues its forward momentum in Olympia. Tracy Ellis has the latest.
SRC On Air: Sen. Lynda Wilson on The Commute with Carlson on KVI Radio
Senator Lynda Wilson joins John Carlson to discuss the governor’s announcement that more regions will be moving to phase two of his reopening plan and her budget proposal.
AUDIO: South-central Washington frustrated, angry with continued lockdown restrictions
While many parts of the state are celebrating Governor Inslee’s announcement that businesses like restaurants and gyms will be able to partially reopen, people in one region are bitterly disappointed. Tracy Ellis reports.
SRC On Air: Senator Jim Honeyford on KONA Radio in the Tri-Cities
Senator Jim Honeyford talks to The Bottom Line’s Robb and Ed about the one region still closed under the governor's COVID reopening plan, tax increases, the shrinking middle class, unemployment insurance and more.