The state Senate Republican Leader is calling for a special legislative session to consider suspending the state gas tax. Tracy Ellis explains.
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AUDIO: Alarming statistics make case for property-crime crackdown, Padden says
A spike in crime prompts action from a state Senator. Tracy Ellis reports.
SRC On Air: Sen. Mark Schoesler on KONA Radio in the Tri Cities
Sen. Mark Schoesler talks with KONA Radio’s The Bottom Line about Ben Franklin Transit, the State Department of Transportation, the long-term care payroll tax, and more.
VIDEO: Washington has 44 new State Patrol Troopers, including Senator Ron Muzzall’s son-in-law
The members of the 115th Trooper Basic Training Class are now hitting the streets. Muzzall says the new Troopers are desperately needed. https://youtu.be/Od15C-LEdVo
SRC On Air: Sen. John Braun on The Lars Larson Show
Senate Republican Leader John Braun talks to Lars Larson about Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce poll results that seem line up with Senate Republican priorities to restore public safety, return affordability and rebuild trust.
AUDIO: Seattle’s ’Quality of Life Index’ aligns with Senate Republican priorities
A Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce poll shows most Seattle voters have considered moving out of the city -- affordability and public safety are the top two reasons why. Tracy Ellis tells us state Senate Republicans want to help.
VIDEO: TVW: The Impact, featuring Sen. Phil Fortunato
Debating the high cost of housing and legislative strategies to address it with Senate Housing & Local Government Committee Ranking Member, Senator Phil Fortunato.
SRC On Air: Sen. John Braun on The Lars Larson Show
Senator John Braun talks to Lars Larson about the legislative Democrats’ failure to fix anti-police laws and address increasing crime in our state.
AUDIO: Honeyford takes issue with Yakima Herald Republic editorial
A Sunnyside state Senator says a Yakima Herald Republic editorial on the legislative session missed the mark. Tracy Ellis reports.
AUDIO: As fallen Everett Police officer is remembered, retired officer/current Senator says legislators need to pay attention
On the day of the memorial service for a fallen Everett police officer, a retired member of law enforcement, who’s now a state Senator, says legislators need to act. Tracy Ellis explains.
SRC On Air: Sen. John Braun on Local Matters on Timber Country 94.7 in Aberdeen
Sen. John Braun talks to host Johnny Manson about safety of indigenous people, anti-police laws, early release of prisoners, inflation and the need for tax relief, transportation, one party rule, emergency powers, education and more.
AUDIO: Senate Republican leader lauds new laws related to safety of indigenous people
The Senate Republican leader is applauding new laws related to the safety of indigenous people. Tracy Ellis explains.