OLYMPIA… Senate Republican Leader John Braun today provided the following comments after the Senate’s narrow passage of legislation that is a half-step toward letting law-enforcement officers engage in vehicular pursuits in more situations than Washington law has...
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AUDIO: Padden opposes bill authorizing state agency to distribute, sell abortion-causing pills
A pro-life state Senator opposes a bill passed in the Senate that allows a state agency to distribute abortion-causing pills. Tracy Ellis has more.
AUDIO: Warnick rejects Democrat tax-hikes on housing
At a time when the state legislature is looking to make housing more affordable, two new proposals would add to the cost of a home. Tracy Ellis explains.
SRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Wilson on The Lars Larson Show
Sen. Jeff Wilson talks to Lars Larson about the Lewis and Clark bridge over the Columbia River in Longview and a bill that could remove parents from the health care decision-making process for their kids.
Republican leaders call foul on Democrat late-session bid to raise property taxes
Senate Democrats unveiled a new proposal that would allow three percent state and local property tax hikes without a vote of the people - that’s triple the current one percent limit. Senators John Braun, Mark Schoesler and Keith Wagoner talk about it.
AUDIO: Wagoner bill aims to keep property taxes from going up while Democrat bill goes in opposite direction
A Republican state Senator says he’s trying to keep property taxes from going higher with his bill while Senate Democrats are doing the opposite. Tracy Ellis has more.
AUDIO: Legislature approves Hawkins’ Regional Sports Complex bill
A bill that could lead to the development of a regional sports complex in the greater Wenatchee area passed out of the state legislature and is headed to the Governor’s desk. Tracy Ellis reports.
AUDIO: Sen. Jeff Wilson calls for hearing: Time to replace Lewis and Clark Bridge?
What’s the future of the Lewis and Clark bridge over the Columbia River in Longview? Tracy Ellis tells us a state Senator wants a hearing on that question.
AUDIO: 20th District Legislative Update
Listen to this 20th District Legislative Update with Sen. John Braun Topics: Hard drug possession bill and Democrat property tax increase proposal
SRC On Air: Sen. Lynda Wilson on The Lars Larson Show
Sen. Lynda Wilson talks to Lars Larson about a Democrat proposal to raise property taxes, the removal of the death penalty from state law, and the bill that would ban some firearms.
AUDIO: 19th District Legislative Update
Listen to this 19th District Legislative Update with Sen. Jeff Wilson Topic: Catalytic Converter Theft bill
SRC On Air: Sen. Shelly Short on KPQ Radio in Wenatchee
Sen. Shelly Short on KPQ radio talking about penalties for hard drug possession, restoring police pursuits, Democrat tax increases, and more.