Sen. Keith Goehner delivers a speech on the Senate floor with Sen. John Braun observing intently Rent control legislation, decried by Republicans for potentially shrinking housing supply and raising rents, continues to advance in the state legislature. Tracy Ellis...
High schools will be able to teach students about the importance of donating blood when a new law goes into effect. Tracy Ellis reports.
Sen. Keith Goehner dives into Washington's budget challenges, tax debates, and key bills like rent control and parental notification rights. He highlights bipartisan struggles, Governor Ferguson's stance, and the complexities of legislative processes.
State Senate Democrats are under fire for blocking a resolution honoring women’s sports, a move that has drawn sharp criticism from a Republican Senator. Tracy Ellis explains.
Mid-Columbia Today: Senator Paul Harris dives into the latest legislative updates, from gas tax debates to education funding challenges. He shares insights on transportation priorities, school levies, and the Gorge Commission's role in balancing preservation with...
Senator Nikki Torres joins Ari Hoffman on KVI Radio to critique proposed school levy increases that are framed as funding for schools. She points out that wealthier districts would benefit more from these levies, while poorer districts might struggle to raise funds or...
On KOZI Radio, Senator Keith Goehner shares concerns about tax increases, budget transparency, and legislative priorities. He highlights the impact of proposed taxes on Washington residents and businesses, emphasizing the need for collaboration in government.
On KOMW Radio, Sen. Shelly Short and Reps. Andrew Engell and Hunter Abell tackle tax hikes, budget debates, and housing policies. They voice concerns over regressive taxes, rent control, and unemployment benefits, emphasizing their impact on Washingtonians.
On the Lars Larson Show, Sen. John Braun blasts Washington’s scaled-back wealth tax as a legal setup and warns electric truck rules could cripple transport. He questions taxing Tesla’s success and calls for market-based policies—not mandates—from Olympia.
The proposed property tax increase hike from State Legislative Democrats is off the table, but concerns remain over a plan to raise the school levy cap. Tracy Ellis reports.
What does the latest Senate Democrat tax package look like? Sen. Braun talks about Democrats' $18.5 billion in tax hikes, including property & sales taxes.
Senator Jeff Wilson discusses the final week of Washington's legislative session, touching on economic challenges, potential tax impacts, and the possibility of a special session to address executive-legislative gaps.
