Senator Mike Padden talks to Lars Larson about bills dealing with the possession of hard drugs this legislative session.
SRC On Air: Sen. Mike Padden on The Lars Larson Show
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SRC On Air: Sen. Curtis King on KLCK Radio
Sen. King talks about the positives of an in-person legislative session and remote testimony, what it’s like to be in minority in the legislature, taxes, crime, hard drugs, homelessness, energy, redistricting and more.
The Democrat Wealth Tax
State Senate and House Republican leaders are panning the Democrats’ new ‘wealth tax’ proposal.
AUDIO: Legislature must close loophole that blindsided Tenino with sex-predator home, lawmakers say
Lawmakers are working on legislation to stop what happened in Tenino, where residents were blindsided by news of a new home for sex-predators in their Thurston County community. Tracy Ellis reports.
AUDIO: 7th District Legislative Update
Listen to this 7th District Legislative Update with Sen. Shelly Short. Topics: 2nd Amendment Rights, Energy Legislation
VIDEO: KOIN TV: Assault weapons ban debate begins in Washington state, featuring Sen. Keith Wagoner
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee called for a ban on assault weapons in the state, something state lawmakers will consider this legislative session. Opponents, including Republican Sen. Keith Wagoner say the proposed measures are too broad. https://youtu.be/nU0z9q7ix1A
VIDEO: Reboot Education
Rebooting Education is a top priority for Senate Republicans this legislative session. Kids are experiencing critical learning loss from remote instruction and school closures during the pandemic. https://youtu.be/8uFUM9qtL1o
VIDEO: Sen. Shelly Short Legislative Update
Sen. Shelly Short talks about title-only bills and energy policy. https://youtu.be/iiMWvZFXgtQ
VIDEO: TVW: Inside Olympia, featuring Senator Drew MacEwen
Host Austin Jenkins interviews the new chair of the Senate Environment, Energy & Technology Committee and the ranking Republican on the committee, Senator Drew MacEwen.
AUDIO: Committee passes Padden bill to combat impaired driving
Cracking down on repeat drunk drivers is the goal of a bill moving through the state legislature. Kimberly Wirtz has details.
AUDIO: Republican budget leader pans Democrats’ ‘wealth tax’ proposal
The Democrats’ new ‘wealth tax’ is more bad policy according to the budget leader for the state’s Senate Republicans. Tracy Ellis explains.
SRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Wilson on Town Hall on KEDO Radio in Longview
Sen. Jeff Wilson talks to KEDO Radio’s Shawn Green about penalties and treatment for hard drugs, accountability for homeless services providers, and more.