Governor Inslee’s extension of COVID-19 restrictions are callous and not based on science according to a state legislator. Tracy Ellis has more.
Sen. Padden responds to governor’s extension of devastating restrictions
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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.
SRC On Air: Sen. John Braun on KVI’s Kirby Wilbur Show
Senate Republican Leader Sen. John Braun talked with KVI's Kirby Wilbur about the upcoming legislative session. Topics included the budget, Gov. Inslee's COVID restrictions, and getting kids back to school.
Video: State Senate/House Republican leaders react to Inlsee budget
Legislative Republican leaders hold virtual media availability to respond to Gov. Inslee's legislative proposals and discuss the upcoming 2021 legislative session. https://youtu.be/pFBi_hM2SVY
Senate Republicans announce 2021 committee assignments
Announcing the 2021 committee assignments for the members of the Washington State Senate Republican Caucus: Committee assignments by committee Committee assignments by member
Republican lawmakers call for emergency legislative session in June
Republican leaders in the state Legislature say lawmakers need to meet next month to deal with emergency issues related to public health, Washington’s economic recovery and the state budget, all stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic. “When the Legislature adjourned in...
State House needs to follow suit on toughening DUI laws
In January, the Legislature must make a fourth DUI a felony. By Mike Padden Special to The Times AFTER 176 days of work, state lawmakers passed a historic budget that lowers tuition for the first time, puts record amounts of funding into basic education and makes...
KING5: State lawmakers investigating Snohomish County clean energy contracts
EVERETT, Wash. -- A series of contracts awarded by the Snohomish County Public Utilities District through a state clean energy grant program are under investigation by state lawmakers, some of whom are concerned about potential conflicts of interest between public and...
Seattle Times: Don’t play politics with drought relief funding
Sen. Judy Warnick, chair of the Agriculture, Water & Rural Economic Development Committee says ensuring farmers get the water they need to get their crops to market is not a partisan issue. Read more...