Buckle up, Washington! Our state now boasts the highest gas prices in the U.S., surpassing California. Tracy Ellis has more.
AUDIO: Inslee cap-and-tax scheme pushes Washington gas prices to highest in nation
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STATEMENT: Just in time for summer driving, Inslee cap-and-tax scheme pushes Washington gas prices to highest in nation
CENTRALIA… The average price of a gallon of regular gasoline in Washington is now worst in the nation, and Senate Republican Leader John Braun says the state’s controversial cap-and-tax law is clearly the main driver of the price jump. Braun, from Centralia, serves...
SRC On Air: Sen. Lynda Wilson on KIRO Radio’s Seattle’s Morning News
Washington state takes a crucial step to save lives by eliminating co-pays on more breast cancer screenings. Mammograms already covered. Now, thanks to State Senator Lynda Wilson's bill, MRI and ultrasound screenings will be free too.
AUDIO: Hawkins says long-term care tax to take effect soon
Washington workers’ paychecks will shrink starting next month thanks to the state's new long-term care payroll tax. Tracy Ellis explains.
Cap-and-Trade with Sen. Mark Schoesler
Will the latest cap-and-trade carbon auction raise fuel prices again? Certain industries in Washington are subject to a statewide cap on carbon pollution. To cover their emissions, they’re required to purchase allowances. The price for a Washington carbon allowance in...
VIDEO: KHQ: Crews break ground on North-South Corridor river crossing in Spokane, featuring Sen. Mike Padden
The North-South Corridor is one step closer to connecting I-90 to north Spokane as crews broke ground on the river crossing section.
SRC On Air: Sen. Mark Schoesler on The Jason Rantz Show on KTTH
Senator Mark Schoesler talks with KTTH Radio’s Jason Rantz about the increased fuel costs faced by drivers in Washington because of the state's cap-and-trade program and other tax increases resulting from Democrat policies.
SRC On Air: Sen. Mark Schoesler on The Lars Larson Show
Sen. Mark Schoesler talks to Lars Larson about higher fuel prices for Washington drivers due to the recent carbon allowance auction and the state's cap-and-trade program.
The Long-term Care Payroll Tax with Sen. John Braun
Washington workers must start paying the WA Cares long-term care payroll tax next month. Someone making just over $50,000 a year will pay about $24 a month. If you don’t move out of Washington, you’ll be eligible for a lifetime maximum benefit of $36,500 after paying...
AUDIO: Schoesler says latest cap-and-trade carbon auction will raise fuel prices again
A state Senator says the latest cap-and-trade carbon auction will raise fuel prices again. Tracy Ellis reports.
SRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Wilson on The Lars Larson Show
Sen. Jeff Wilson talks to Lars Larson about sea lion predation and legislation he will be introducing next year to enable the state to go after predators on the Columbia and its tributaries to protect salmon.
SRC On Air: Sen. Mike Padden on the American Christian Network
Sen. Mike Padden on American Christian Radio Network’s “It Seems To Me” program giving an update on the 2023 Legislative Session.