Motorized wheelchairs and other mobility-improving equipment would be tax-exempt under a bill passed by the state Senate. Tracy Ellis reports.
AUDIO: Senate passes Padden bill providing tax exemption for mobility equipment
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Housing and Homelessnes with Senator John Braun
Senate Republican Leader John Braun recently expressed his frustration with Gov. Jay Inslee’s rhetoric on homelessness and housing. Elephant in the Dome host Tracy Ellis sat down with Senator Braun to talk about those issues.
AUDIO: 7th District Legislative Update
Listen to this 7th District Legislative Update with Sen. Shelly Short Topic: HD 1240 “Assault Weapons”
VIDEO: KING 5: Gov. Inslee signs Sen. Mike Padden bill that will impose harsher penalties for sexually abusive jail and prison guards
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SRC On Air: Sen. Perry Dozier on KONA Radio in the Tri Cities
Sen. Perry Dozier talks with KONA Radio’s The Bottom Line about the state budgets, the Snake River Dams, a missing and murdered Indigenous people bill, agricultural issues, the State Supreme Court ruling on the capital gains income tax, and more.
VIDEO: TVW: Inside Olympia, featuring Sen. Curtis King
Transportation is always a top issue during the legislative session. Host Austin Jenkins sits down with Senate Transportation Ranking Republican Curtis King to discuss safety, budgets, and more.
AUDIO: 19th District Legislative Update
Listen to this 19th District Legislative Update with Sen. Jeff Wilson Topic: Nashville shooting
AUDIO: 20th District Legislative Update
Listen to this 20th District Legislative Update with Sen. John Braun Topic: Housing and Homelessness
AUDIO: Navy veteran and submariner MacEwen presents Navy Day resolution in Senate
The historic importance of the U.S. Navy and the role of Puget Sound naval installations in national defense were recognized on the state Senate floor. Kimberly Wirtz reports.
AUDIO: Governor signs Padden bill raising penalty for custodial sexual misconduct
Jail and prison guards who prey on the people incarcerated in their facilities now face stiffer penalties. Tracy Ellis reports.
SRC On Air: Sen. Shelly Short on KPQ Radio in Wenatchee
Sen. Shelly Short on KPQ radio talking about the Supreme Court ruling that the income tax on capital gains is constitutional, the state budget, tax relief, 2nd Amendment rights, hard drug possession, police pursuits, and more.
AUDIO: Confluence Parkway scheduled for funding in transportation budgets
A second bridge over the Wenatchee River is coming soon. Tracy Ellis has this update.