Sen. Brad Hawkins talks to Kevin Rounce and Kalie Drago on the KPQ Morning Report about an income tax on capital gains, gubernatorial emergency powers, and the state operating budget.
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VIDEO: Senator Shelly Short’s 2021 Legislative Update (Week 12)
Sen. Shelly Short talks about the spending and taxes in the Senate Democrat’s operating Legislative Update and the Republican alternative, which has no new taxes. https://youtu.be/DxpEU-mPZqg
AUDIO: 12th District Legislative Update
Listen to this 12th District Legislative Update with Sen. Brad Hawkins. Topic: Senate Democrat operating budget
AUDIO: 7th District Legislative Update
Listen to this 7th District Legislative Update with Sen. Shelly Short. Topic: Senate Democrat operating budget and the Republican alternative.
AUDIO: Schoesler backs Senate capital budget with broadband, hatchery and water support
There’s money for people who use a fishing net and the internet in the state Senate construction budget. Tracy Ellis has more.
AUDIO: 20th District Legislative Update
Listen to this 20th District Legislative Update with Sen. John Braun. Topics include new three-foot spacing for schools and the Senate Democrat’s budget proposal.
SRC On Air: Senator Jim Honeyford on KONA Radio in the Tri-Cities
Senator Jim Honeyford talks to The Bottom Line’s Robb and Ed about the Democrats use of an illegal and volatile income tax on capital gains to balance their budget. He also discusses school funding, ag overtime, and the business climate in the state.
SRC On Air: Sen. Lynda Wilson on The Lars Larson Show
Sen. Lynda Wilson talks to Lars Larson about how Democrats are tying their budget proposal to a likely unconstitutional income tax on capital gains.
AUDIO: Methow Valley biochar project funding in Senate budget proposal
A North Central Washington biochar project is part of the newly released Senate operating budget. Tracy Ellis has details.
AUDIO: Senate Democrats tie budget proposal to unconstitutional tax
State Senate Democrats are tying their budget proposal to a likely unconstitutional income tax on capital gains. Tracy Ellis has more.
VIDEO: Senate Republicans unveil budget to help state restart and recover
Less than one-third of the way through the 2021 legislative session, Senate Republicans have stepped forward with a 2021-23 budget proposal aimed at restarting schools and bringing jobs back, while saving money for lower-income families. https://youtu.be/m2sAbXjS8Vc
Senate Republicans react to Inslee budget
Republican state Senators are speaking out against the needless spending and additional taxes in Governor Inslee’s budget. Tracy Ellis reports.