The state Senate Democratic budget is expected to be unveiled this week and the Senate Republican budget lead says she’ll be looking to see whether it’s taxpayer-friendly. Tracy Ellis explains.
Sen. Jeff Wilson talks with Pat Anderson on KXRO about the State Supreme Court ruling that decriminalized drug possession, bills that would increase gas prices, and the federal Wild Olympics bill.
Senate and House Republican leaders gather for their weekly media availability at the State Capitol. https://youtu.be/Hje4Ddpq1qo
A Democrat-sponsored “carbon cap and tax” bill passed out of a key state Senate Committee and could be headed for the Senate floor. Tracy Ellis reports.
Senator John Braun on 920 News Now with Kris Siebers and Teresa Lukens talking about safely reopening our schools and economy. https://soundcloud.com/kxly-920/03232021-wa-legislative-update-sen-john-braun
Sen. Brad Hawkins discusses the virtual session, the positive revenue forecast, an income tax on capital gains, budgets, and the governor’s executive powers. KOHO 101 Morning Show KOZI Morning News
Sen. Mark Schoesler talks with John Carlson of KVI Radio about the Cap and Tax and High Tax Fuel Standard proposals in the legislature.
Listen to this 12th District Legislative Update with Senator Brad Hawkins. Topics: State Revenue Forecast and 2021-23 budgets
Listen to this 7th District Legislative Update with Senator Shelly Short. Topics: Growth Management Act and State Revenue Forecast
Host Austin Jenkins asks: what kind of learning loss have school students suffered during COVID, and how can the Legislature best help schools respond to these challenges? https://youtu.be/P5W0CX2xdJw
Senator Curtis King talks to The Bottom Line’s Robb and Ed on KONA about problems at Employment Security, bills that could harm business, ag overtime legislation, and the State Supreme Court ruling on drug possession.
The Legislature’s top Republican leaders say the governor’s endorsement of 3-foot spacing for classrooms would help schools comply with his order to reopen. Tracy Ellis reports.
