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....
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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.
Bill to expand standard for vehicular pursuit “simply not enough,” says Senate Republican Leader
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...
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.