Inslee says fuel prices are the choice of oil companies. Sen. Jeff Wilson argues they’re the result of cap-and-trade. https://youtu.be/uraHoSF5d-c
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AUDIO: Senate Republicans: Democrat cap-and-trade policy real reason for highest gas prices in nation
Governor Jay Inslee and Democratic legislators are blaming oil companies for the highest gas prices in the nation, but Senate Republicans say the Democrats should look in the mirror. Tracy Ellis explains.
SRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Wilson on the KXRO Morning News
Sen. Jeff Wilson talks with Kyle Pauley on KXRO radio about high gas prices due to Legislative Democrat’s cap-and-trade program and an increase in drug overdose deaths. https://soundcloud.com/kxronews/7-19-23-senator-jeff-wilson
VIDEO: KXLY TV: Washington lawmakers blame carbon tax for highest gas prices in the country, featuring state Sen. Shelly Short
Sen. Shelly Short and 43 other legislators sent a letter to the Department of Ecology outlining ways the agency could lower costs. https://youtu.be/M_5I3DBH0s4
SRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Wilson on KIRO Radio’s John Curley and Shari Elliker Show
Sen. Jeff Wilson talks to KIRO Radio’s John Curley and Shari Elliker about a legislative effort underway to get the state Department of Ecology to do something now about high gas prices.
VIDEO: [un]Divided with Brandi Kruse: The push to make long-term care tax optional with Sen. John Braun
Senate Republican Leader John Braun talks with [un]Divided host Brandi Kruse about legislation that would allow you to opt out of the long-term care payroll tax. https://www.youtube.com/live/KdfMVx-JEMs?feature=share&t=1543
VIDEO: KING 5: WA gas prices continue to top nation, featuring Sens. Chris Gildon and Jeff Wilson
43 state lawmakers are calling on Washington State’s Department of Ecology to step in and help bring prices down. https://youtu.be/8ypUV1BSCjw
SRC On Air: Sen. Curtis King on KONA Radio in the Tri Cities
Sen. Curtis King on KONA Radio’s The Bottom Line discussing legislation to allow workers to opt out of the new long-term care payroll tax. Paychecks for most Washington workers are now smaller thanks to the tax.
Bill to Allow Opt Out of Long-Term Care Payroll Tax
Paychecks for most Washington workers are now smaller thanks to the new long-term care payroll tax. Senate Republicans are introducing legislation to allow workers to opt out of the tax. Senators John Braun, Curtis King, Lynda Wilson, and Chris Gildon held a news...
AUDIO: Act now to cut gas prices, 43 lawmakers tell Department of Ecology
43 state lawmakers signed a letter urging the Department of Ecology to revise regulations that gave Washington the highest gas prices in the nation. Tracy Ellis explains.
SRC On Air: Sen. Phil Fortunato on The Lars Larson Show
Sen. Phil Fortunato talks to Lars Larson about how legislative Democrat’s climate policy is causing skyrocketing gas prices.
AUDIO: Fortunato probes state climate policy amid new scientific research
A state Senator is questioning the state's climate policy as new scientific research on climate change emerges. Tracy Ellis reports.