A special session to create a state law that increases penalties for the possession of hard drugs is scheduled for May 16th. Senate Republicans say they’re ready to do their part. Tracy Ellis has more.

A special session to create a state law that increases penalties for the possession of hard drugs is scheduled for May 16th. Senate Republicans say they’re ready to do their part. Tracy Ellis has more.
CENTRALIA… State lawmakers have been called into a special session to continue work toward a new state law on the possession of controlled substances, after failing to come to an agreement before the regular legislative session ended April 23. Senate Republican Leader...
A regional sports complex for the greater Wenatchee area is now a real possibility after Governor Jay Inslee signed Senator Brad Hawkins’ bill into law. Tracy Ellis reports.
A bill to increase the penalty for hard drug-possession failed in the House of Representatives in the final hours of the legislative session. No Republicans voted for the bill and legislative Democrats say that surprised them. Senate Republican Leader John Braun...
Sen. Jeff Wilson talks to KEDO Radio’s Mike Wallin about his bills on tow truck safety, wind turbine blades, museum guns, charging station vandalism, and catalytic converter theft. They also discuss the ban on some rifles and hard drug possession.
Sen. John Braun talks to KEDO Radio’s Mike Wallin about hard drug possession, police pursuits, proposed tax increases, housing, education funding, and the long-term care payroll tax.
Sen. Shelly Short on KPQ Radio talking about bipartisanship, state budgets, police pursuits, hard drug possession, parental rights, taxes, local control of schools, changes to the Growth Management Act, and more.
Sen. Mike Padden talks to KVI Radio’s Ari Hoffman about Legislature’s inability to pass a meaningful bill that would help combat impaired driving. He also discusses his legislation that would make it easier for smaller condominium buildings to be constructed.
Sen. Jeff Wilson looks back at the 2023 legislative session and discusses budgets, taxes, transportation, hard drug possession, 2nd Amendment rights, tow truck safety and more. https://youtu.be/LSITVduwkhY
Sen. Mark Schoesler talks with KONA Radio’s The Bottom Line about state budgets, failed hard drug possession legislation, gun bills, crime, possible tax increases, and more.
Creating forested buffers around rivers and streams to protect spawning salmon without putting farms out of business is the aim of a new law. Tracy Ellis has more on the Voluntary Stewardship Program.
Senator John Braun talks to Lars Larson about the Democrats’ failed attempt to pass a bill to increase penalties for hard drug possession.