Public safety, housing, education, natural resources, and more would get money under the proposed state Senate capital construction budget. Tracy Ellis explains.
AUDIO: Senate Introduces Capital Budget Proposal
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AUDIO: Drop in state revenue forecast highlights need for cautious approach in new state budget
A drop in state revenue highlights need for a cautious approach in the new state budget according to the lead Senate Republican budget writer. Kimberly Wirtz reports.
SRC On Air: Sen. John Braun on KGMI Radio in Bellingham
Sen. John Braun talks to KGMI Radio Saturday Morning Live host Charlie Crabtree about a possible natural gas ban, police pursuit bills, a proposed property tax increase, the state operating budget, and more.
The Elephant in the Dome Podcast: Threats to 2nd Amendment rights as crime skyrockets
Senator John Braun says it seems like Democrats want to go after legal gun owners instead of people using guns illegally in crime. Senator Shelly Short has two examples of House bills that she fears would eat away at 2nd Amendment rights. Senator Jeff Wilson talks...
SRC On Air: Sen. Mark Schoesler on The Lars Larson Show
Senator Mark Schoesler talks to Lars Larson about how Washington’s cap-and-trade program is more than twice as expensive as predicted.
AUDIO: 7th District Legislative Update
Listen to this 7th District Legislative Update with Sen. Shelly Short Topics: Hearings on bills that threaten 2nd Amendment Rights
VIDEO: Senate Republican Leader John Braun’s latest video update — What’s happening in education?
Washington's kids are suffering from years of learning loss in the wake of the COVID shutdowns. Senate Republicans are fighting for funding a variety of solutions, including pushing more money for special education students. https://youtu.be/6-AeEwI_o6Q
SRC On Air: Sen. Mark Schoesler on KONA Radio in the Tri Cities
Sen. Mark Schoesler talks with KONA Radio’s The Bottom Line about impacts to farmers from cap-and-trade, natural gas and Puget Sound Energy’s market maneuvers, and crime and hard drugs; including catalytic converter and car thefts, police pursuits, and...
SRC On Air: Sen. Shelly Short on KPQ Radio in Wenatchee
Sen. Shelly Short on KPQ radio talking about hard drug possession, police pursuits, 2nd Amendment rights, the Growth Management Act, and more.
AUDIO: 20th District Legislative Update
Listen to this 20th District Legislative Update with Sen. John Braun Topic: New restrictions on firearms and lesser penalties for gun crimes from Democrats this legislative session
AUDIO: 19th District Legislative Update
Listen to this 19th District Legislative Update with Sen. Jeff Wilson Topic: Bill to combat catalytic converter theft
AUDIO: Senate hearing on wind turbine lights bill coming up
Those blinking red lights on top of wind turbines would be off most of the time if a bill now in the state Senate becomes law. Tracy Ellis tells us about a hearing on the measure scheduled for Friday morning.