The Elephant in the Dome Podcast: Tracy Ellis takes a look at some of the things that happened this week in Olympia.
This Week In Olympia Feb. 13 – Feb. 18
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AUDIO: Senate Republican Transportation Lead: Washington’s neighbors “not happy” about Democrats’ export fuel tax
Does the Washington State Democrats’ transportation package declare war on neighboring states? Tracy Ellis tells us that some see it that way.
AUDIO: 7th District Legislative Update
Listen to this 7th District Legislative Update with Senator Shelly Short. Topics: The governor’s emergency powers and transportation.
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 the Democrat’s transportation package, masking in schools, the governor’s emergency powers, budgets and the need for tax relief.
VIDEO: Sen. Chris Gildon’s “Fix It” Legislative Update
Sen. Chris Gildon talks about fixes to bad bills from last year’s legislative session. He addresses legislation related to 21-gun salutes, the long-term care payroll tax, police reform, and the governor’s emergency powers. https://youtu.be/XFPRCkPyJ_c
AUDIO: Republican leaders: Don’t wait another month to end state mask mandates
State Legislative Republican leaders say you shouldn’t have to wait another month for the state mask mandates to end. Tracy Ellis reports.
VIDEO: Sen. Mark Schoesler 2022 session week 6 update
Sen. Mark Schoesler discusses the many problems with legislative Democrats' transportation package that was recently unveiled. He also talks about the proposal to eliminate statewide advisory votes. https://youtu.be/7rFCzpOigJI
AUDIO: 20th District Legislative Update
Listen to this 20th District Legislative Update with Sen. John Braun. Topics: The governor’s emergency powers and transportation
AUDIO: New revenue forecast means more reason for tax relief, says Senate Republican budget lead
The case for providing tax relief this year is stronger than ever, according to the budget lead for state Senate Republicans. Tracy Ellis reports.
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 governor’s emergency powers and transportation funding.
VIDEO: TVW: Legislative Republican Leadership Media Availability
Senate and House Republican leaders gather for their weekly media availability. https://youtu.be/5l3EbDsEsIU?t=44
AUDIO: Senate Democrats raise taxes and fees to pay for partisan transportation package
State Senate Republicans all say no to the Democrat’s transportation funding bill that would increase taxes and fees. Tracy Ellis tells us majority Democrats were able to push it through the Senate anyway.