We learned that Senate Republicans have three top priorities, and that Legislative Democrats don’t seem to share those priorities. https://youtu.be/ICn0CbWbvKk
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AUDIO: Lawmakers pleased that Central Ferry Bridge will be repaired
Southeast Washington lawmakers are pleased that repairs to a critical bridge spanning the Snake River are set to proceed. Tracy Ellis reports.
SRC On Air: Sen. Phil Fortunato on The Lars Larson Show
Sen. Fortunato talks to Lars about abortion.
VIDEO: KING 5: Senator Lynda Wilson questions natural gas ban
A bill to ban natural gas appliances in all new commercial construction sites died in the Legislature in 2021 but the state Building Code Council passed a similar ban. https://youtu.be/O_krZjvkI40
SRC On Air: Sen. Phil Fortunato on The Jason Rantz Show on KTTH
Sen. Phil Fortunato talks to KTTH Radio’s Jason Rantz about abortion, gender identity, and vaccine mandates.
VIDEO: Sen. John Braun reacts to leaked Supreme Court draft opinion to overturn Roe v Wade on KING 5 in Seattle and KOIN 6 in Portland
Braun says regardless of what the Supreme Court does, people on both sides of the debate should agree that the goal is to reduce the number of abortions. KING 5 KOIN 6 ...
AUDIO: ‘Unscrupulous’ leak intensifies acrimonious, passionate debate on abortion, says Braun
An unscrupulous leak is now intensifying acrimonious, passionate debate on abortion, says the state Senate Republican leader. Tracy Ellis reports.
VIDEO: KXLY: Washington lawmakers want to suspend the state gas tax, featuring Sen. Simon Sefzik
Republican state Senators are calling for a special session to suspend Washington’s gas tax.
VIDEO: TVW: Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce 4 Corners Legislative Luncheon featuring Sen. John Braun
The Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce hosted a Four Corners panel discussion that included State Senator John Braun (R-Centralia). It was moderated by Cecilia Rexus of the Tri-City Herald.
AUDIO: Honeyford awarded Habitat for Humanity Golden Hammer, Schoesler also honored
As it gets more difficult to find affordable housing, a state Senator is honored for his efforts to make a difference. Tracy Ellis reports.
SRC On Air: Sen. Brad Hawkins on KOZI Radio in Chelan
Sen. Brad Hawkins on the KOZI Morning News talking about redistricting, the economy, the state budget, wildfires, and more.
SRC On Air: Sen. Mike Padden on The Commute with Carlson on KVI Radio
Sen. Mike Padden talks to KVI Radio’s John Carlson about crime concerns and the connections between current crime/public safety in Puget Sound and Spokane.