Sen. Chris Gildon, R-Puyallup, assistant ranking Republican on the Senate Ways and Means Committee, has had a front-row seat on the budgeting process in the Washington State Legislature this year. After more than 100 hours at the table this year, he reveals what goes on during those closed-door budget negotiations.
Sen. Chris Gildon comments on the two-year $69.2 billion operating budget, which includes $5.1 billion in new spending on education, housing, behavioral health, public safety, and climate change.
No new taxes and investments in things like public safety and education have some Republicans applauding a proposed state budget from Senate Democrats.
Tracy Ellis reports.
Municipalities would not be able to limit housing developments to single-family homes in some areas under a proposal in the legislature. It’s an attempt to promote “transit-oriented” housing. Republican Sen. Chris Gildon is one of the sponsors.
Police would have more leeway to pursue suspects than they do now, but many restrictions on pursuits remain under a bill passed in the state Senate.
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In this video, Sen. Chris Gildon outlines the effect of his ‘baby court’ bill, two years after passage. Joining him is Pierce County Superior Court Judge Clarence Henderson, Jr.
Senate and House Republican leaders gather for their weekly media availability. This week they talk about police pursuits, criminal accountability, 2nd Amendment rights, housing, education funding, health care, and more.
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.
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Sen. Chris Gildon talks about permit approval timelines and how they can affect the cost of a home. He says there may be a way to speed up permitting.
Senate and House Republican leaders gather for their weekly media availability. This week they talk about police pursuits, penalties for hard drug possession, and other crime issues. The also discuss housing, the Working Families Tax Credit, and more.
