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.
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.
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.
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.
Listen to this 20th District Legislative Update with Sen. John Braun Topics: Hard drug possession bill and Democrat property tax increase proposal
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.
Listen to this 19th District Legislative Update with Sen. Jeff Wilson Topic: Catalytic Converter Theft bill
Sen. Shelly Short on KPQ radio talking about penalties for hard drug possession, restoring police pursuits, Democrat tax increases, and more.
Chris Gildon explains his vote against HB 1240, the rifle ban approved by the State Senate. One of three major gun control measures under consideration by the Legislature in 2023, the bill offers a simplistic solution and does not address root causes of violence....
At least 20 state Senate Democrats are now pushing a significant property tax increase. Kimberly Wirtz reports.
Hard drug possession would remain a misdemeanor under a bill now back in the state Senate after passing in the House. Tracy Ellis reports.
Sen. Perry Dozier asked for $21 million in the next state-government transportation budget to address a serious road-safety issue in the 16th district. This video goes into detail about the request and where it stands. https://youtu.be/b9lm8GP6ueo
