Sen. Jeff Wilson talks with KXRO's Kyle Pauley about his first session as a Senator, increased security measures around the capitol that hinder people's access to democracy, some of the bills he's supporting and more....
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Surprise! Majority looks to abdicate a basic role of the legislative branch
I can’t tell you how many people contacted my Senate office during the past nine-plus months about the unprecedented actions Governor Inslee has taken since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Most of them, using words that made their frustration or desperation...
SRC On Air: Sen. John Braun on KTTH’s Jasaon Rantz Show
Senate Republican Leader John Braun tells KTTH’s Jason Rantz that Democrats are hindering access to Democracy with their COVID rules.
Padden bill increases affordable housing and reduces barriers to condo construction
Increase affordable housing and reduce barriers to condo construction are the goals of bill in the legislature. Tracy Ellis tells us the timing is right with lingering COVID uncertainty and skyrocketing housing prices.
VIDEO: Washington State Senate Republican Caucus members speak out in support of access to democracy on TV
Senators John Braun, Sharon Brown, Doug Ericksen, Phil Fortunato, Mike Padden and Shelly Short are featured in Seattle TV news reports: Q13 KOMO1 KOMO2 KING
SRC On Air: Sen. Mike Padden on KIRO’s Dori Monson Show
Sen. Mike Padden talks to KIRO Radio's Dori Monson about his impassioned floor speech when he asked Gov. Inslee to take down the wall around the Capitol and allow access to democracy.
SRC On Air: Sen. Hawkins talks with KPQ in Wenatchee and Lars Larson
Sen. Brad Hawkins discusses the challenges related to this year's Legislative Session and some of his proposal on KPQ's Agenda and touts a plan to provide COVID vaccines to educators on the Larson Larson Show. Sen. Hawkins on KPQ's The Agenda Sen....
VIDEO: Sen. John Braun on Senate business during this unusual session
After he accidentally wasn't allowed to speak on the Senate floor, Senate Republican Leader John Braun offers an observation on the challenges of doing Senate business under COVID restrictions. https://youtu.be/Zp1AfNzK-MA
VIDEO: Sen. Doug Ericksen calls for an emergency session
Sen. Doug Ericksen proposes 30-day emergency session on COVID-related issues and waiting to conduct other business once virus concerns have subsided. https://youtu.be/pXpkAmOpdJw
Education committee leaders urge vaccine access for all school employees
A group of influential state Senators wants ALL school employees to get COVID vaccines as early as next month. Tracy Ellis explains.
SRC On Air: Sen. Shelly Short KXLY Radio in Spokane
Senator Shelly Short on 920 News Now with Kris Siebers and Teresa Lukens talking about barriers to the public's access to the legislature this year.
SRC On Air: Sen. Hawkins talks with 12th District radio stations KOHO in Wenatchee and KOZI in Chelan
Sen. Brad Hawkins discusses the strange start to the Legislative Session, his education and hydrogen-powered vehicle proposals and more. Sen. Hawkins on The KOHO 101 Morning Show Sen. Hawkins on The KOZI Morning News