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SRC On Air: Sen. Drew MacEwen on KIRO Nights
Sen. Drew MacEwen talks with Jake Skorheim on KIRO radio about his bill to strengthen penalties for unlawfully obstructing traffic that was prompted by the recent shutdown of I-5 in Seattle.
AUDIO: Sen. MacEwen calls on committee chair to hear I-2117
An initiative that would repeal the state cap-and-trade program is now in the hands of the state Legislature and a Senator is calling on lawmakers to act. Tracy Ellis reports.
AUDIO: Senate passes Padden bill to keep repeat property offenders behind bars longer
Keeping repeat property crime offenders in jail longer is the impetus of a bill approved by the state Senate. Tracy Ellis tells us about it.
VIDEO: Democrat bill (SB 5770) triples increase in property tax rate
Governments in Washington now can collect 1% more annually in property tax without having to seek voter approval. SB 5770 would allow that increase to be as much as 3%. This is forecast to raise taxes by $12 billion over the next 10 years....
VIDEO: KING 5: How state legislators hope to curb trend of crash-and-grab burglaries, featuring Sen. Jim McCune
Sen. McCune is proposing a new law that would increase penalties for people who use a car to cause damage or get inside a store to commit a crime. https://youtu.be/_W295YLZviw?feature=shared
SRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Wilson on the KXRO Morning News
Sen. Jeff Wilson talks with Kyle Pauley on KXRO radio about initiatives education, public safety, and more. https://soundcloud.com/kxronews/1-17-24-senator-jeff-wilson
SRC On Air: Sen. John Braun on The Commute with Carlson KVI Radio (Ari Hoffman guest host)
Sen. John Braun talks with KVI Radio’s Ari Hoffman about his bill that would require schools to teach about the Jewish Holocaust and other campaigns of genocide.
AUDIO: Bipartisan bill to ‘ditch the switch’ in Washington receives Senate hearing
An effort to “ditch the switch” from standard time to daylight saving time each year is gaining momentum in the state Legislature. Tracy Ellis reports.
AUDIO: Wagoner bill would allow diseased elk to be humanely euthanized
The desire to help diseased elk is behind a bill in the Washington State Senate. Kimberly Wirtz reports.
VIDEO: Legislative Republican Leadership Media Availability
Legislative Republican leaders hold a weekly media availability to discuss the 2024 legislative session. https://youtu.be/dxTXJIT4wYU
AUDIO: Call to conserve power proves need for better energy policies
A request to conserve power during subfreezing temperatures has the state Senate Republican Leader calling for better energy policies. Tracy Ellis reports.