Legislation that aims to impose longer sentences on sexually abusive jail and prison guards moves out of a state Senate committee. Kimberly Wirtz has this update.
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Legislation that aims to impose longer sentences on sexually abusive jail and prison guards moves out of a state Senate committee. Kimberly Wirtz has this update.
Listen to this 19th District Legislative Update with Sen. Jeff Wilson Topic: Bill to eliminate advisory votes and fixes to the law limiting police pursuits
Listen to this 20th District Legislative Update with Sen. John Braun Topic: Fixes to the law limiting police pursuits
A card room owner challenging tribal monopolies on sports betting plans to take his fight to the Supreme Court. A Sen. King bill would have extended sports wagering to card rooms. https://youtu.be/_sYdnymbG1k
Washington State Sen. Nikki Torres (R-Pasco) talks with Dr. Raul Garcia about the lack of OBGYN providers for rural communities and what the Legislature can do to address this crisis. https://youtu.be/gQgac2eRmh4
Sen. Brad Hawkins talks to Jason Taylor on the KPQ Morning Report about extending the school calendar to help with learning loss, expanding the Running Start program to 10th graders, 2nd Amendment rights, police pursuits, and more.
Senate Republican Leader John Braun updates us on the progress of the 2023 session. Unfortunately, the big highlight is the lack of progress in fixing the police pursuit bill. https://youtu.be/cFMaB1ZXilw
Sen. Jeff Wilson talks to KTTH Radio’s Jason Rantz about why he’s against a Democratic proposal that would require Washington residents to cast ballots in every major election.
A state Senator says the state should support local school districts, not dictate to them. Tracy Ellis reports.
Helping women who want to have babies instead of abortions is the purpose of legislation from a state Senator, who favors a nuanced view of pregnancy. Kimberly Wirtz explains.
Sen. Jeff Wilson talks with Kyle Pauley on KXRO radio about police pursuits, gubernatorial emergency powers reform, COVID mandates, housing, mandatory voting, and more. https://soundcloud.com/kxronews/2-1-23-senator-jeff-wilson
Sen. Matt Boehnke speaks to his 8th District constituents and community leaders at the Tri-Cities Legislative Council's Tri-Cities Day in Olympia. https://youtu.be/WFrcA0Li4fY