Sen. Mike Padden talks with John Carlson of KVI Radio about 'transgender' men being housed in Washington’s women’s prison, provides an update on the legislative session, and comments on the State Supreme Court capital gains income tax ruling.
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SRC On Air: Sen. Brad Hawkins on KPQ Radio in Wenatchee
Sen. Brad Hawkins on KPQ Radio talking about his bill that could lead to a regional sports complex, police pursuits, state budgets, 12th District legislative accomplishments, and more.
SRC On Air: Sen. John Braun on The Lars Larson Show
Republican Senator John Braun talks to Lars Larson about the Democrat bill that bans certain firearms.
SRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Wilson on the KXRO Morning News
Sen. Jeff Wilson talks with Kyle Pauley on KXRO radio about firearms bills, including one that would ban some rifles, the police pursuit bill, a bill that would set punishments and treatment options for the possession of hard drugs, budgets, and more....
Video update to 4th District Slavic-speaking population (English/Slavic)
State Sen. Mike Padden welcomes Ukrainian Americans living in the 4th Legislative District. He shares information on how Ukrainian Americans and others can sign up for English-as-a-second-language (ESL) classes, and he provides an update on the 2023 legislative...
AUDIO: Senate Democrats pass rifle ban again with no Republican support
With no Republican support, state Senate Democrats again passed a ban on some semiautomatic rifles. Tracy Ellis reports.
Legislative Republican Leadership Media Availability 4/18/23
Legislative Republican leaders hold a media availability to discuss the 2023 legislative session. This week they talk about hard drug possession, police pursuits, Democrat proposed tax increases, clergy confession confidentiality, housing and more....
AUDIO: State Senate refuses to require clergy to report abuse learned about in confession
Clergy who learn about sexual abuse of children during confession wouldn’t have to report that abuse if the state Senate gets its way. Tracy Ellis explains.
SRC On Air: Sen. Brad Hawkins on KOZI Radio in Chelan
Sen. Brad Hawkins on the KOZI Morning News talking about his bill that could lead to the development of a regional sports complex, the bill restoring police pursuits, the legislative process, and more.
SRC On Air: Sen. Shelly Short on KXLY Radio in Spokane
Senator Shelly Short on 920 News Now with Dave Spencer talking about Democrat proposed tax increases, the bill restoring police pursuits, and her bill clarifying the role of the Superintendent of Public Instruction.
SRC On Air: Sen. Drew MacEwen on KMAS Radio in Shelton
Sen. Drew MacEwen talks with KMAS Daybreak host Spencer Hughes about Democrat proposals to triple property tax hikes and increase the real estate excise tax. They also discuss housing and energy costs.
AUDIO: Bill to expand standard for vehicular pursuit “simply not enough,” says Senate Republican Leaders
State Senate Republicans say a police pursuit bill that passed out of the Legislature is a small move in the right direction. Tracy Ellis reports.