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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
Republican State Senators Concerned About Lack Of Access to Democracy
Access to democracy is a major topic at the start of this year’s Legislative Session. COVID-related restrictions and extreme safety measures are keeping the public away from capitol buildings and legislators. The views expressed by individual members are not...
Access to democracy in Olympia
Access to democracy is a major topic at the start of this year’s Legislative Session. Tracy Ellis reports.
Braun says new Senate rules severely limit access to democracy
OLYMPIA…After an historic day in the Washington State Legislature where changes to the rules were adopted to allow for the 2021 Legislative Session to continue remotely, Senate Republican Leader John Braun, R-Centralia, released a statement. Braun said he’s...
Hawkins sponsors bill to address learning loss
It’s been another tough school year for kids, parents, and educators because of COVID. Tracy Ellis tells us about a new proposal for schools.