Reforming the governor’s emergency powers was the theme of a bill that passed out of the state senate, but Republicans say the legislation is toothless. Kimberly Wirtz explains.
In the News
SRC On Air: Sen. Brad Hawkins talks with 12th District radio stations KOHO in Wenatchee and KOZI in Chelan
Sen. Brad Hawkins talks about the legislative process, transportation, and redistricting. KOHO 101 Morning Show KOZI Morning News
SRC On Air: Sen. Mark Schoesler on The Commute with Carlson on KVI Radio
SRC On Air: Sen. Mark Schoesler talks to KVI Radio’s John Carlson about the expanded use of traffic cameras and increased taxes and fees to pay for the legislative Democrat’s new transportation package.
SRC On Air: Sen. Mike Padden on The Commute with Carlson on KVI Radio
SRC On Air: Sen. Mike Padden talks to John Carlson of KVI Radio about legislation that allows a child of any age to give consent for medical procedures without informing the parents.
This Week In Olympia Feb. 05 – Feb. 12
The Elephant in the Dome Podcast: Tracy Ellis takes a look at some of the things that happened this week in Olympia.
VIDEO: Sen. Perry Dozier’s Legislative Update
Sen. Dozier gives an update on anti-police measures and 2nd Amendment rights. https://youtu.be/m0eU0j7gGrA
AUDIO: Padden’s bipartisan felony DUI bill passes Senate unanimously
Strengthening the state’s felony-DUI law is the aim of a bill that passed unanimously in the state Senate. Tracy Ellis has details.
AUDIO: Wilson highway-safety bill passes Senate
Improving accident scene safety is the goal of a bill that passed in the state Senate. Kimberly Wirtz explains.
VIDEO: FOX 13: Video shows another violent assault, robbery at Washington pot shop – Sen. Jim Honeyford wants to do something about it.
Police say two suspects carried out the armed robbery, Sen. Honeford’s bill aims to protect the state’s cannabis retailers. #waleg #UnsafeWA #RestorePublicSafety https://youtu.be/YjWSxqz4JdM
AUDIO: Senate passes Honeyford cannabis-shop protection bill
A bill that would protect the state’s cannabis retailers, which have been the targets of violent robberies and other crimes lately, passed in the state Senate. Tracy Ellis reports.
SRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Wilson on Town Hall on KEDO Radio in Longview
Sen. Wilson talks to KEDO Radio’s Mike Wallin about guns in museums, campaign finance, tow truck safety, a climate bill’s impact on housing prices, catalytic converter theft, emergency powers and more....
VIDEO: Sen. Mark Schoesler 2022 session week 5 update
Sen. Schoesler talks about how the Senate is shifting its focus to daily floor sessions and how he’s helping with the creation of the supplemental capital budget. He also discusses his bill to help 4-H. https://youtu.be/q5Lek3Glq7Q