9/8/2023… Proceeds from the cap-and-trade scheme that’s causing gas prices to soar should be used to help people struggling with high housing and car-tab costs according to a state Senate leader. Tracy Ellis reports.
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AUDIO: Sen. Fortunato has plan to move people “From Homelessness to Housing”
8/31/2023... The homeless population is exploding and housing prices are skyrocketing… a state Senator has a plan to tackle both. Tracy Ellis explains.
Homelessness to Housing with Senator Phil Fortunato
8/28/2023… The homeless population has exploded in recent years. At the same time, housing prices have skyrocketed. Senator Phil Fortunato is the Ranking Republican on the Senate Housing Committee. He has a plan to tackle both that he calls Homelessness to Housing.
SRC On Air: Sen. Phil Fortunato on KIRO Radio’s Seattle’s Morning News with Dave Ross
Sen. Phil Fortunato talks to KIRO Radio’s Dave Ross about housing and homelessness.
VIDEO: TVW: Inside Olympia: Siting Housing for Sex Offenders, featuring Sen. Phil Fortunato
Host Austin Jenkins interviews two state legislators who have recently experienced the siting of sex offender housing in communities in their districts: Senator Phil Fortunato and Representative Dan Griffey. https://youtu.be/0iG331Ojk0k
AUDIO: Fortunato blasts governor’s veto of housing crisis study
Governor Jay Inslee vetoed a study of the state’s housing supply and affordability problem, now a state Senator is wondering why. Tracy Ellis reports.
SRC On Air: Sen. Phil Fortunato on The Jason Rantz Show on KTTH
Sen. Phil Fortunato talks to Jason Rantz about a suite of housing bills signed by Gov. Inslee. https://omny.fm/shows/the-jason-rantz-show/sen-phil-fortunato-r-auburn-3
SRC On Air: Sen. John Braun on Town Hall on KEDO Radio in Longview
Sen. John Braun talks to KEDO Radio’s Mike Wallin about hard drug possession, police pursuits, proposed tax increases, housing, education funding, and the long-term care payroll tax.
SRC On Air: Sen. Drew MacEwen on KMAS Radio in Shelton
Sen. Drew MacEwen talks with KMAS Daybreak host Spencer Hughes about Democrat proposals to triple property tax hikes and increase the real estate excise tax. They also discuss housing and energy costs.
Housing and Homelessnes with Senator John Braun
Senate Republican Leader John Braun recently expressed his frustration with Gov. Jay Inslee’s rhetoric on homelessness and housing. Elephant in the Dome host Tracy Ellis sat down with Senator Braun to talk about those issues.
AUDIO: 20th District Legislative Update
Listen to this 20th District Legislative Update with Sen. John Braun Topic: Housing and Homelessness
VIDEO: KING 5: Washington State Senate unveils $69 billion budget to address education, housing, featuring Sen. Chris Gildon
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. https://youtu.be/S4TKJrczolY