Your child could effectively disappear by simply claiming they’re seeking gender counseling or puberty-blocking chemicals under a bill passed in the state Senate.
Bill threatening rights of parents passes Senate
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State Senate Republicans want local control of schools
Republican Senators speak against a Democrat bill mandating a certain amount of recess. A Senator sponsors a bill to rein in the State Superintendent of Public Instruction. And the Ranking Republican on the Senate Education Committee details some disturbing trends.
Why is Narcan and other medication used to reverse the effects of opioids important?
Sen. Ron Muzzall says Narcan simply saves lives. He cosponsored a bill that made Narcan more easily available to people struggling with opioids. He tells a very personal story about Narcan.
Forcing people to vote
You would be required to vote in every major election under a bill progressing through the Washington State Legislature. The measure cleared the Senate State Government and Elections Committee and could be headed to the Senate floor for a vote.
What is happening with proposed fixes to the law limiting police pursuits
Legislative Democrats continue to block important fixes to their 2021 law that restricts police pursuits. Podcast features Senators John Braun, Keith Wagoner and Lynda Wilson.
Sen. Braun on 2nd Amendment, Sen. Torres is busy, Sen. Short on housing
How does a Democrat bill now in the legislature go after firearms manufacturers in the state? Cracking down on organized retail theft is the aim of a bill in the state Senate. The future of farming is the focus of a Senator Torres’ first bill to pass out of the state...
The Democrat Wealth Tax
State Senate and House Republican leaders are panning the Democrats’ new ‘wealth tax’ proposal.
Reboot Education
Senate Republican Leader John Braun explains why “Rebooting Education” is a top priority for Senate Republicans this legislative session.
2023 Legislative Session Preview
Republican state Senators John Braun and Lynda Wilson speak about restoring public safety, returning affordability, and rebooting education at a 2023 legislative session preview sponsored by the Association of Broadcasters and Allied Daily Newspapers.
Senate Republicans file bills to reverse criminal friendly Democrat laws
State Senate Republicans unveil a trio of bills to improve public safety. Senator Mike Padden, the ranking Republican on the Senate Law and Justice committee talks about them.
New Democrat homelessness policies originally part of Republican package that Democratic lawmakers sought to kill
Republican state Senator Phil Fortunato says Washington State Democrats are switching course and adopting a Republican-led homeless approach. He says much of what Democrats are now proposing was covered under his “Shelter Act,” which Democrats opposed.
Health care challenges in Washington
Senator Ron Muzzall, who serves on the Senate Health & Long-Term Care Committee, explains that care providers are facing many urgent challenges.