Senator Mark Schoesler provides for the eighth week of session. He discusses concerns about Senate Bill 5041, which would grant unemployment benefits to striking workers—raising costs for employers and disrupting economic stability. He also highlights new revelations...
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SRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Wilson Talks Forever Chemicals, Housing, and Taxes on KONA
Sen. Jeff Wilson joins KONA to discuss his bills on testing for forever chemicals in biosolids and cutting red tape for housing on underutilized land. He warns of rising taxes, calls for accountability in government spending, and stresses the need for reliable energy.

SRC On Air: Sen. Keith Goehner Talks Ferries, Transportation Funding, and Road Usage Fees on KONA
Sen. Keith Goehner joins KONA to discuss Gov. Ferguson’s shift away from costly electric ferries, calling for practical diesel alternatives. He warns of declining gas tax revenue, the need for new funding sources, and ensuring transit contributes to road upkeep.

SRC On Air: Sen. Matt Boehnke Discusses Bipartisan Nuclear Energy Efforts and Business Climate in Washington
In an interview with KONA, Sen. Matt Boehnke highlighted the bipartisan push for nuclear energy expansion in Washington, particularly in Eastern Washington. He emphasized the state's role as an energy leader and the need to streamline permitting processes to attract...

AUDIO: Senate Republican Leadership Update with State Senator John Braun
Washington has a shortage of law enforcement officers. Senator John Braun reports some progress in that area.

AUDIO: 19th District Legislative Update with State Senator Jeff Wilson
Senator Wilson's bill requiring the testing of biosolids for ‘forever chemical’ contamination passed the Senate. The bill now heads to the House.

AUDIO: 7th District Legislative Update with State Senator Shelly Short
The State Senate passed a bill expanding school antidiscrimination protections to include immigration status, homelessness, neurodivergence, and more for all schools in the state. Senator Short spoke against the one size fits all approach.

AUDIO: 9th District Legislative Update with State Senator Mark Schoesler
State law currently mandates that school bonds—used to fund building maintenance and new construction—must receive over 60% of the vote to pass. Proposed legislation aims to lower that threshold. Sen. Schoesler responds.

The Elephant in the Dome Podcast: Anti-Semitism on Campus, Public Safety, and Washington’s Budget Crisis
On this episode of The Elephant in the Dome, Senator John Braun is joined by KVI radio host Ari Hoffman for a no-holds-barred conversation about rising anti-Semitism on college campuses, the state of public safety in Washington, and the looming budget crisis. They...

SRC On Air: Sen. Phil Fortunato on The Lars Larson Show
Sen. Phil Fortunato slammed Democrats for blocking his bill to keep girls' sports single-sex, citing fairness and safety concerns. On Lars Larson’s show, he called out officials for failing to stand up for female athletes, vowing, “Young women deserve better and will...

SRC On Air: Sens. Judy Warnick and Shelly Short on KPQ Radio in Wenatchee
Senators Short and Warnick discussed key legislative issues on KPQ, including bills on unemployment for striking workers, stricter gun restrictions, and early release for violent juvenile offenders. They also noted Gov. Ferguson’s rare visit, where he addressed budget...

AUDIO: Boehnke says passage of environmental law bill was premature
Sometimes, lawmakers push bills forward before they’re ready—a state senator says that’s what happened with an environmental crime bill. Tracy Ellis explains.