9th District Sen. Mark Schoesler talks about the first week of the 2024 legislative session in Olympia, including his thoughts on Gov. Inslee's state of the state speech and problems existing in Washington, including education, affordability and public safety....
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AUDIO: 9th District Legislative Update with Senator Mark Schoesler
Sen. Schoesler talks about his priorities for the 2024 Legislative Session and bills he's sponsoring related to electric vehicle charging and out-of-state students at state colleges and universities.

AUDIO: State-run detention centers like Green Hill School need security-protocol overhaul
Security at state-run youth detention facilities needs to be improved according to the state Senate Republican Leader and a police chief. Kimberly Wirtz reports.
VIDEO: Seattle CityClub featuring Sen. John Braun
Seattle CityClub’s Legislative Preview features the top leadership from the Washington State Legislature on both sides of the aisle, including Senate Republican Leader John Braun. The discussion takes an in-depth look at the top priorities for the session....

SRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Wilson on the KXRO Morning News
Sen. Jeff Wilson talks with Kyle Pauley on KXRO radio about public safety, initiatives, public records, housing, electric vehicle fires, and more. https://soundcloud.com/kxronews/1-10-24-senator-wilson-on-legislative-session-opening

SRC On Air: Sen. Phil Fortunato on The Lars Larson Show
Sen. Phil Fortunato talks to Lars Larson about his bill that would do away with women’s and men’s sports, instead relying on an athlete’s biological sex to determine how athletes compete in schools....
VIDEO: Legislative Republican Leadership Media Availability
Legislative Republican leaders comment on Governor Inslee's State of the State Address and discuss their priorities for the 2024 legislative session during a media availability. https://youtu.be/UOry_5Y4zo8

AUDIO: Fortunato bill would establish biology-based rules for school sports competitions
A state legislator wants to create a middle path that protects biological women in sports while allowing transgender athletes to compete. Kimberly Wirtz explains.
AUDIO/VIDEO: State Senator Nikki Torres gives the Republican perspective on the 2024 legislative session
In the response to Governor Jay Inslee’s State of the State Address, Republicans say his government has let people down. Cassidy Butler explains. Watch the entire response https://youtu.be/eMMxj5Mbidg

AUDIO: Braun: Interstate 5 an unsafe, unreasonable protest venue
Interstate 5 is not a safe place to hold a protest according to the state Senate Republican Leader. Tracy Ellis explains.

SRC On Air: Sen. Mike Padden on KXLY Radio in Spokane
Senator Mike Padden on 920 News Now with Dave Spencer talking about an initiative related to police pursuits and his push to make fentanyl possession a felony....

SRC On Air: Sen. Brad Hawkins on KOZI Radio in Chelan
Sen. Brad Hawkins on the KOZI Morning News talking about the legislative process, state budgets, rising cost of transportation projects, higher than expected cap-and-trade and capital gains tax revenues, initiatives, and more.