Senate Republicans say there’s no time to wait… Washington’s economy must reopen. Tracy Ellis tells us they went to work on it today (Wed), only to run into the wall that is the Democratic majority in the Senate.
In the News
Education committee approves Hawkins’ school calendar bill
As students, parents and teachers deal with another challenging school year due to COVID, a state Senator’s bill to improve education by changing the school calendar is gaining support. Tracy Ellis has this update.
SRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Wilson on the KXRO Morning News
Sen. Jeff Wilson talks with KXRO’s Kyle Pauley about reopening the economy, access to democracy, term limits, EMS funding and more... https://soundcloud.com/kxronews/1-27-21-senator-jeff-wilson
Confidential Youth Safety and Well-being Tip Line
Giving kids a place to report potential self-harm and harm to others is the purpose of a bill in the state legislature this session. Tracy Ellis tells us why it’s needed right now.
VIDEO: Sen. Gildon Legislative Update
Sen. Chris Gildon explains how to testify remotely in a committee hearing. https://youtu.be/r69CoSUAfCo
VIDEO: Legislative Republican Leadership Media Availability
Senate and House Republican leaders gather for their weekly media availability at the State Capitol. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRkyr4S84es&feature=youtu.be
VIDEO: Senator Shelly Short’s 2021 legislative video update – week 2
Sen. Shelly Short talks about reopening Washington's economy and gubernatorial proclamations. https://youtu.be/6qq9Q2DPVaI
SRC On Air: Sen. Mark Schoesler KXLY Radio in Spokane
Senator Mark Schoesler on 920 News Now with Kris Siebers and Teresa Lukens talking about gas taxes and unemployment insurance. https://soundcloud.com/kxly-920/01262021-wa-senator-mark-schoesler
SRC On Air: Sen. Hawkins talks with 12th District radio stations KOHO in Wenatchee and KOZI in Chelan
Sen. Brad Hawkins discusses hydrogen vehicles, gas taxes, year-round school, redistricting and more... KOHO 101 Morning Show KOZI Morning News
SRC On Air: Sen. Mark Schoesler on The Commute with Carlson on KVI Radio
Sen. Mark Schoesler talks about reopening our economy, the departing Employment Security Director, transportation and more with John Carlson on KVI.
SRC On Air: Sen. Sharon Brown on KONA Radio in the Tri-Cities
Listen to Sen. Sharon Brown talk about reopening our economy and some of her bills on KONA Radio's Bottom Line.
This Week in Olympia Jan. 18 – Jan. 22
Tracy Ellis takes a look back at this week in Olympia. The views expressed by individual members are not necessarily those of the entire caucus.