The proposed legislation, a combination of two separate bills, seeks to reduce state zoning restrictions to facilitate the construction of pre-fabricated homes and establish a new classification for those under 800 square feet. https://youtu.be/LYoeI1cI4TU
Legislation paving the way for kit homes could offer a practical solution to the housing crisis by removing state barriers to siting and permitting. Tracy Ellis reports.
Sen. Paul Harris joins Mark Bailey on KIHR Radio to discuss the current state budget, emphasizing the critical need for increased funding in education and transportation. He commends Governor Ferguson's strategic approach to spending cuts. Additionally, Sen. Harris...
Sen. Gildon talks about how state government tort liability costs are surging, with over $500 million paid out in the last two years and 2025 set to be even costlier. His bill aims to boost legislative oversight to curb these expenses.
Senators John Braun and Chris Gildon, along with other Legislative Republican leaders, hold their weekly media availability to discuss the 2025 legislative session. Topics include new House Democrat rules that could limit Republican debate, the budget, children's...
Sen. Perry Dozier, R-Waitsburg, reports from the state Capitol on the 2025 legislative session, sharing information about salmon-recovery legislation he has filed, and a partisan effort to dismantle the parental-rights law created by Initiative 2081 --- which drew...
Sen. Keith Goehner on KOZI Radio discusses international relations, housing, state spending and taxes, the importance of staying connected and more.
7th District State Legislators Senator Shelly Short and Representatives Andrew Engell and Hunter Abell discuss Senate Democrat efforts to overturn the Parental Rights Initiative, the new House Democrat rules that could limit Republican debate, and a range of other hot...
Sen. Chris Gildon, R-Puyallup, provides an update from the state Capitol on the 2025 legislative session. He discusses efforts to impose rent controls and introduces legislation aimed at holding state agencies accountable for mismanagement that leads to costly court...
9th District Sen. Mark Schoesler discusses House Bill 1334, a Democrat-sponsored measure that proposes to significantly increase the property tax limit without requiring a public vote. https://youtu.be/ASu6MKfvHJk?si=WplV5SKJi_ANxMx7
In his weekly video update from Olympia, Sen. John Braun outlines his legislative priorities and highlights key bills on his agenda. He discusses issues like rent control, school absenteeism, and more. https://youtu.be/XbLmVhCq1Dw?si=msQlOX0mFPh6nxlb
In this wide-ranging interview, Sen. MacEwen addresses budget challenges, rural economy support, law enforcement recruitment, and outdated policies. He emphasizes bipartisan collaboration and the need for updates to the Growth Management Act....
