OLYMPIA…Washington State Senate Republican Leader John Braun, R-Centralia, released the following statement regarding protests in Washington, D.C. that have resulted in breaches of security, a lockdown of the U.S. Capitol and the distribution of gas masks to...
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Republican leaders respond to governor’s ‘reopening’ plan, vaccine rollout
As Washingtonians are forced to comply with the governor’s restrictions, Republican legislative leaders say there’s no accountability from agencies involved in the pandemic response. Tracy Ellis explains.
Republican leader sends letter to governor explaining refusal to extend two proclamations
Dear Governor Inslee: As the letter yesterday documented, my caucus—as per the provisions of RCW 43.06.220(4)--did not approve of the extension of the statutory waivers and suspensions ordered in Proclamations 20-58 and 20-63. The immediate cause of our caucus’...
Republican leaders respond to governor’s new 2-phase ‘reopening’ plan
“As Washingtonians are forced to comply with the detailed demands of the governor for marginal impacts on public health, he has demanded no accountability from important state agencies involved in the pandemic response. His Employment Security Department failed to...
SRC On Air: Sen. Brad Hawkins on The KOHO Morning Show
Sen. Brad Hawkins talks with KOHO Morning Show host Chris Hansen about the unprecedented nature of the upcoming Legislative Session.
SRC On Air: Sen. Lynda Wilson on The Lars Larson Show
Sen. Lynda Wilson talks to Lars Larson about her bill that would force the governor to get some legislative approval on emergency orders.
Schoesler: Governor Inslee plan to delay approved road projects to improve fish passage is wrong
A state Senator says drivers have the right to be upset by Governor Inslee’s proposed shift of highway-project dollars. Tracy Ellis reports.
Wilson seeks legislative approval on emergency orders
A state Senator says it’s time to change the law to force the governor to get some legislative approval on emergency orders. Tracy Ellis has details.
Sen. Padden responds to governor’s extension of devastating restrictions
Governor Inslee’s extension of COVID-19 restrictions are callous and not based on science according to a state legislator. Tracy Ellis has more.
Braun: Unnecessary extension of restrictions on restaurants, gyms crushes hope of saving livelihoods
The top Republican in the state Senate says the unnecessary extension of Governor Inslee’s restrictions on restaurants and gyms is crushing hopes of saving livelihoods. Tracy Ellis reports.
Schoesler reacts to prisoners getting vaccinations before seniors and Inslee restriction extension
Prisoners getting COVID vaccinations before seniors and restaurants being forced to stay closed longer has one Eastern Washington legislator fuming. Tracy Ellis explains.
More than 2,200 respond to Hawkins’ COVID-19 vaccination survey
To work for the people, you first must listen to them. Tracy Ellis tells us that’s why a state Senator created a COVID-19 vaccination survey.