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
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
Sen. Shelly Short talks about title-only bills and energy policy. https://youtu.be/iiMWvZFXgtQ
Host Austin Jenkins interviews the new chair of the Senate Environment, Energy & Technology Committee and the ranking Republican on the committee, Senator Drew MacEwen.
Cracking down on repeat drunk drivers is the goal of a bill moving through the state legislature. Kimberly Wirtz has details.
The Democrats’ new ‘wealth tax’ is more bad policy according to the budget leader for the state’s Senate Republicans. Tracy Ellis explains.
Sen. Jeff Wilson talks to KEDO Radio’s Shawn Green about penalties and treatment for hard drugs, accountability for homeless services providers, and more.
Sen. Matt Boehnke talks with KONA Radio’s The Bottom Line about police criminal pursuits, unaccountable state agencies, siting of power generating facilities and other energy issues, 2nd Amendment rights, and more.
Sen. Mark Schoesler tells Lars Larson that fuel prices are already climbing because of Democrats’ new environmental laws and talks about the vaccine mandate for health care workers.
Listen to this 19th District Legislative Update with Sen. Jeff Wilson. Topics: Tow truck roadside safety and electric car charging station theft
Listen to this 20th District Legislative Update with Sen. John Braun. Topics: Tenino Sex Predator Home and Police Criminal Pursuit Bill Update
Sen. Shelly Short talks to Jason Taylor on the KPQ Morning Report about the new parts of her district, energy policy, the electric car mandate, housing, overregulation, and more.
