Hoping to limit extreme bills from Democrats, a state Senator wants the upcoming legislative session to be only 30 days and focused almost solely on COVID recovery. Tracy Ellis reports.
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SRC On Air: Sen. Doug Ericksen on KTTH’s Jason Rantz Show
Sen. Doug Ericksen talks to KTTH's Jason Rantz about his push for a 30-day COVID-only session
SRC On Air: Senator Curtis King on KIT Radio in Yakima
Senator Curtis King was on the KIT Morning News to talk Covid accommodations, the prospect of new state taxes, transportation and more. Click/Tap To Listen
VIDEO: Associated Press Legislative Preview feat. Sen. Shelly Short
The Associated Press hosts a virtual Legislative Preview featuring Republican Sen. Shelly Short, House Minority Leader J.T. Wilcox, Gov. Jay Inslee, House Speaker Laurie Jinkins and Democratic Sen. Manka Dhingra. Click/Tap To Watch
SRC On Air: Senator Doug Ericksen on KIRO Radio’s Dori Monson Show
Senator Doug Ericksen talks to KIRO Radio’s Dori Monson about what to expect from the legislature.
SRC On Air: Sen. Doug Ericksen on KVI’s Commute with Carlson
Sen. Doug Ericksen joins KVI’s John Carlson to condemn violence and examine the anger from Trump supporters. He points to dysfunction in voting among swing states. He also talks about how the Legislature is locking out the public.
SRC On Air: Sen. Hawkins on KPQ Radio in Wenatchee
Senator Brad Hawkins responds to Washington D.C. and Olympia disturbances and talks about the upcoming Legislative Session on The Morning Report on KPQ Radio in Wenatchee.
SRC On Air: Sen. John Braun on KVI’s Commute with Carlson
Sen. John Braun talks about what happened in Olympia and Washington D.C., the upcoming session and more with KVI's John Carlson.
VIDEO: KOMO News: State health officials defend new COVID plan, Sen. Braun says system is too restrictive
KOMO: The new regional phasing for Washington state to re-open is underway. But some are concerned the metrics in the new system for regions to move forward are not attainable. Some business owners and lawmakers, such as Sen. John Braun said it’s a tall order getting...
Braun condemns violence at U.S. Capitol as threat to democracy, safety
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...
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’...