Senate and House Republican leaders gather for their weekly media availability. This week they talk about how Democrats are blocking bills that would fix the flawed police pursuit law, housing, nursing shortages, penalties for hard drug possession, and more....
In this update from Olympia, Sen. Shelly Short discusses the Democrats' unwillingness to fix the law that makes it harder for law enforcement to pursue criminals. https://youtu.be/4Tjz-tVdyv4
Sen. Brad Hawkins on the KOZI Morning News talking about the legislative process; his legislation to expand the school calendar to address learning loss; his thoughts on schools providing services beyond education, such as free meals; education funding; and school...
Senator Mike Padden on 920 News Now with Dave Spencer talking about his bills related to making hard drug possession a felony again, stiffening penalties against jail and prison guards who sexually abuse inmates, and drinking and driving.
Making possession of hard drugs like fentanyl a felony again is the aim of a bill in the state Senate. Tracy Ellis reports.
Senator John Braun talks to Lars Larson about Democrat tax increases, the refusal by some Democrats to take meaningful action on police pursuits, and Democrat proposals to stop enforcing certain traffic violations.
State Senator Judy Warnick introduced legislation to establish the state cactus.
Sen. Chris Gildon talks about permit approval timelines and how they can affect the cost of a home. He says there may be a way to speed up permitting. https://youtu.be/EIm34XmTVlI
Senator Jeff Wilson talks to Lars Larson about a Democrat bill that would require that you vote.
State Senate Democrats turn back attempts by Republicans to fix a criminal-friendly flaw in state law regarding police pursuits. Tracy Ellis reports.
Listen to this 7th District Legislative Update with Sen. Shelly Short. Topic: Fixes to the law limiting police pursuits
Legislative Democrats continue to block important fixes to their 2021 law that restricts police pursuits. Podcast features Senators John Braun, Keith Wagoner and Lynda Wilson.
