8/28/2023... Washington has become home to thousands of Ukrainian refugees fleeing conflict - now, lawmakers want to hear from them. Tracy Ellis tells us about an event happening Tuesday, August 28 in Tacoma.
In the News
SRC On Air: Sen. Brad Hawkins on The Agenda on KPQ Radio
8/28/2023... Sen. Brad Hawkins on The Agenda on KPQ Radio talking about his upcoming listening tour, 12th District transportation needs, state budgets, education, and more.
Homelessness to Housing with Senator Phil Fortunato
8/28/2023… The homeless population has exploded in recent years. At the same time, housing prices have skyrocketed. Senator Phil Fortunato is the Ranking Republican on the Senate Housing Committee. He has a plan to tackle both that he calls Homelessness to Housing.
SRC On Air: Sen. John Braun on The Commute with Carlson on KVI Radio
8/25/2023... Sen. John Braun talks with John Carlson of KVI Radio about why most of Washington’s counties are suing the Department of Social and Health Services for not providing legally mandated mental health services.
SRC On Air: Sen. Mike Padden on Spokane Indians Radio Broadcast
8/16/2023... The city of Spokane Valley celebrated its 20th anniversary at an August 16th Spokane Indians baseball game. Sen. Mike Padden, who has represented the area in the legislature for many years, was interviewed during the game broadcast.
SRC On Air: Sen. John Braun on The Lars Larson Show
8/22/2023... Sen. John Braun talks to Lars Larson about Senate Republican Priorities for Washington, specifically improving schools through measures such a school choice and making gas more affordable by eliminating the Democrats’ cap-and-tax scheme.
AUDIO: Senator Brad Hawkins 12th District listening tour
8/22/2023... State Senator Brad Hawkins wants to hear from you. That’s why he’s hosting a 12th District listening tour. Tracy Ellis has more.
SRC On Air: Sen. Brad Hawkins on KOZI Radio in Chelan
8/22/2023… Sen. Brad Hawkins on the KOZI Morning News talking about short-term rentals and affordable housing, a visit to Chelan from the chair of the Senate Local Government Committee, and his annual listening tour.
AUDIO: A gun goes to a museum for the first time in 9 years, due to Wilson legislation
8/21/2023… A 1904 antique Remington rifle is believed to be the first firearm donated to a museum in Washington in nearly a decade. Tracy Ellis tells us about this historic donation to the Cowlitz County Historical Museum.
Senate Republican Priorities for Washington
8/21/2023… Senate Republican Leader John Braun talks about Restoring Public Safety, Returning Affordability and Rebooting Education.
Crime is up in Washington – Senator Nikki Torres talks about it
Violent crime increased by 8.5% in 2022. Murders rose by nearly 17% in one year. Robberies were up 18% in 2022 and over 12,000 more cars were stolen last year compared to 2021 totals. The new Yakima Valley Local Crime Lab just...
SRC On Air: Sen. John Braun on KVI Radio’s Ari Hoffman Show
Sen. John Braun talks to KVI Radio’s Ari Hoffman about a Republican request to the Secretary of State and Attorney General to investigate incidents of intimidation against citizens attempting to sign referenda petitions. They also discuss a new law that threatens...