People charged with serious crimes are being released due to a shortage of public defenders. Tracy Ellis reports.
AUDIO: Torres says public defender shortage is a crisis
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AUDIO: Budget leader worries drop in state revenue will bring attempt to expand state tax on capital-gains income
A state Senator worries that a drop in projected revenue will bring an attempt to expand the capital-gains income tax. Tracy Ellis explains.
SRC On Air: Sen. Mike Padden on The Lars Larson Show
Sen. Mike Padden talks to Lars Larson about parental rights, police pursuits, illegal drugs, and more.
AUDIO: Sen. Padden’s office and Spokane Conservation District hosting pollinator-habitat workshop June 25
An opportunity for you to learn about what to plant to make pollinators happy is coming to Spokane. Tracy Ellis explains.
AUDIO: Police pursuit, parental rights, income tax laws go into effect
New laws that go into effect this week (June 6) impact police pursuits, parental rights, and income taxes in Washington. Tracy Ellis reports.
AUDIO: Boehnke disagrees with Inslee’s decision to ignore recommendations on Horse Heaven Hills project
A state Senator says Governor Inslee’s action on a proposed wind farm leaves birds and people twisting in the wind. Tracy Ellis explains.
AUDIO: Washington is facing a concerning increase in fatal and severe injury car wrecks
Washington is grappling with a surge in deadly and serious injury car crashes. Tracy Ellis reports.
AUDIO: Senate Republicans applaud opening of Center For Behavioral Health and Learning
State Senate Republicans are applauding the opening of a major new facility that combines treatment with training - the University of Washington Center for Behavioral Health and Learning. Tracy Ellis reports.
AUDIO: Baltimore bridge disaster is wake-up call for Washington state, says Longview Senator
The Baltimore bridge disaster is prompting concerns about a Longview span and other Washington crossings. Tracy Ellis reports.
SRC On Air: Sen. John Braun on The Lars Larson Show
Sen. John Braun tells Lars Larson infant fentanyl overdoses warrant felony charges and blasts Democrats’ lack of action on the effects of the fentanyl crisis on kids.
AUDIO: Infant fentanyl overdoses warrant felony charges, says Braun
The State Senate Republican leader is blasting House Democrats’ lack of action on the effects of the fentanyl crisis on kids. Tracy Ellis explains.
SRC On Air: Sen. Ron Muzzall on The Lars Larson Show
Sen. Ron Muzzall talks to Lars Larson about why Washington is losing so many farms - 14 a week over the last five years.