Tracy Ellis and Mikaela Hobson take a look back at this week in Olympia. The views expressed by individual members are not necessarily those of the entire caucus.
This Week in Olympia Feb. 17 – Feb. 21
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Resolution celebrates Washington’s Chinese Americans
The history and contributions of Chinese Americans in Washington were recognized on the state Senate floor. The views expressed by individual members are not necessarily those of the entire caucus.
This Week in Olympia Feb. 10 – Feb. 14
Tracy Ellis and Mikaela Hobson take a look back at this week in Olympia. The views expressed by individual members are not necessarily those of the entire caucus.
Senator Mike Padden’s bill on teacher job-sharing
Some teachers like to job-share, but commonsense bipartisan legislation to allow it to happen in our state appears dead. Senator Mike Padden’s bill in the legislature would let school districts split benefits of the job-sharing teachers. The views expressed by...
Senate Republicans meet with reporters to discuss progress on homelessness
State Senate Republicans met with reporters to discuss the legislative session. Senators Shelly Short and Hans Zeiger say they are finding ways to work with Democrats, especially when it comes to homelessness. The views expressed by individual members are not...
This Week in Olympia Feb. 4 – Feb. 7
Tracy Ellis and Mikaela Hobson take a look back at this week in Olympia. The views expressed by individual members are not necessarily those of the entire caucus.
This Week in Olympia Jan. 27 – Jan. 31
Tracy Ellis takes a look back at this week in Olympia. The views expressed by individual members are not necessarily those of the entire caucus.
Emotional testimony on Sen. Steve O’Ban’s bill to help people with severe mental illness
People with severe mental illness who are in and out of mental hospitals and jails because they refuse treatment could soon get some help. State Senator Steve O’Ban is sponsoring a bill that would allow courts to assign a special guardian to make care decisions for...
A business tax increase balloons to one billion dollars under a bill sponsored by State Senate Democrats
Senators started debate on the measure. The proposed legislation replaces a deeply flawed bill Democrats passed last year, but it hikes business taxes even more. Republicans attempted to exempt many businesses that can least afford the higher tax. Democrats didn’t...
Salmon Repopulation Act and Orca Recovery Media Briefing
What do Puget Sound orcas need? They need salmon for food. Four Republican State Senators and a Representative held a media briefing on salmon hatchery legislation aimed at saving the orcas. The views expressed by individual members are not necessarily those of the...
Senator Tim Sheldon on International Holocaust Remembrance Day
It’s the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the largest Nazi concentration and death camp, Auschwitz. The State Senate passed a resolution in support of International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Senator Tim Sheldon tells the story of Auschwitz survivor Arnold Zweig....
Two State Senate Republican Leaders on Centennial Anniversary of Women Being Allowed to Vote
August 26th is the 100th Anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, giving women the right to vote. State Senate Republican Floor Leader Shelly Short and Senate Caucus Vice Chair Judy Warnick share their thoughts. Click here for more information on our...