As legislators face a deadline on whether drug possession will continue to be a crime in Washington, Sen. John Braun talks to Lars Larson about why it would be a mistake to make hard drugs legal.
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SRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Wilson on the KXRO Morning News
Sen. Jeff Wilson talks with Pat Anderson on KXRO about the State Supreme Court ruling that decriminalized drug possession, bills that would increase gas prices, and the federal Wild Olympics bill.
SRC On Air: Senator Curtis King on KONA Radio in the Tri-Cities
Senator Curtis King talks to The Bottom Line’s Robb and Ed on KONA about problems at Employment Security, bills that could harm business, ag overtime legislation, and the State Supreme Court ruling on drug possession.
VIDEO: Sen. Rivers featured in KING 5 report on State Supreme Court drug possession law ruling
Senator Ann Rivers says unless drug possession is a criminal offense, punishable by arrest, drug-related crimes could increase. https://youtu.be/Z-JMCn9AgPk
SRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Wilson on KELA radio in Centralia
Sen. Jeff Wilson on Let's Talk About It on KELA radio discussing the State Supreme Court ruling that decriminalized drug possession. He also talked about the fence around the Capitol.
VIDEO: Sen. Padden featured in KREM report on Spokane police stop arresting people for simple possession
A Washington State Supreme Court ruling struck down the law against controlled substance possession because it didn't require prosecutors to prove defendants were aware they had drugs on them.