Senate Republican Leader John Braun explains why “Rebooting Education” is a top priority for Senate Republicans this legislative session.
Reboot Education
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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.
What makes Washington homes so expensive
Homes in Washington are expensive. Why? Senator Lynda Wilson tries to answer that question.
The Power Washington energy plan
Senate Republicans have a new affordable and comprehensive energy plan that they believe offers fair and reliable solutions to benefit all Washingtonians.
The Elephant in the Dome Podcast: Senate Republicans Want to Restore Public Safety
Restoring public safety is a top priority for state Senate Republicans. This podcast features the Ranking Republican on the Senate Law and Justice Committee - Senator Mike Padden, Chelan County Sheriff - Brian Burnett, Snohomish County Sheriff - Adam Fortney, and...
Looming 2023 Tax Hikes Will Exacerbate the Affordability Crisis
A series of new and higher taxes on income, property, sales, and driving are set to take effect beginning in January 2023, thanks to actions in the past two Democrat-controlled legislative sessions. Senator Lynda Wilson, the Senate Republican budget lead, detailed...
Transportation for Washington
Majority Democrats in the state Legislature pushed through a transportation package during the session that raises some fees drivers must pay by as much as 400-percent. It also doesn’t include needed projects in several parts of the state outside of the Central Puget...
This Week In Olympia Mar. 6 – Mar. 12
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. 27 – Mar. 4
The Elephant in the Dome Podcast: Tracy Ellis takes a look at some of the things that happened this week in Olympia.