Longer sentences could be on the way for sexually abusive jail and prison guards. Kimberly Wirtz has the latest.
AUDIO: Legislature passes Padden bill raising penalty for custodial sexual misconduct
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AUDIO: Committee passes Padden bill raising penalty for custodial sexual misconduct
Legislation that aims to impose longer sentences on sexually abusive jail and prison guards moves out of a state Senate committee. Kimberly Wirtz has this update.
SRC On Air: Sen. John Braun on The Lars Larson Show
Sen. John Braun talks to Lars Larson about a bill passed by Senate Democrats that would let murderers, rapists, and other violent criminals pursue quicker release from prison.
AUDIO: 7th District Legislative Update
Listen to this 7th District Legislative Update with Senator Shelly Short. Topic: Democrat bill that would let violent criminals pursue quicker release from prison.
SRC On Air: Sen. Judy Warnick on KONA Radio in the Tri Cities
Sen. Judy Warnick talks with KONA Radio’s The Bottom Line about a bill passed by Senate Democrats that would let murderers, rapists, and other violent criminals pursue quicker release from prison. She also discusses agriculture and one-party rule.
AUDIO: 20th District Legislative Update
Listen to this 20th District Legislative Update with Sen. John Braun. Topics: Democrat bill that would let violent criminals pursue quicker release from prison and importance of assuring that bills are affordable.
SRC On Air: Sen. Lynda Wilson on The Commute with Carlson on KVI Radio
Sen. Lynda Wilson talks with John Carlson of KVI Radio about a state Democrat-backed bill that makes it easier for violent criminals to get out of prison.
AUDIO: Senate majority passes bill that would let murderers, rapists pursue quicker release from prison
A bill making it easier for violent criminals to get out of prison passed in the state Senate. Tracy Ellis reports.
VIDEO: KIRO: Republicans respond to prison budget cuts… featuring Senators Mike Padden, Chris Gildon and Keith Wagoner
The state Senators present their new report: “Prison Alarm Bells: Five Years of Failure at the Department of Corrections – and What Washington Can Do About It.”
SRC On Air: Sen. Mike Padden on The Commute with Carlson on KVI Radio
Senator Mike Padden talks to John Carlson on KVI about an effort by Washington lawmakers to empty prison cells and return convicted felons to the street and how it’s creating new public safety risks across the state.
Senate report sounds alarm about effort to empty prisons, return felons to the street
Three Senators held a news conference to release “PRISON ALARM BELLS: Five Years of Failure at the Department of Corrections – and What Washington Can Do About It.”
Senator Mike Padden details problems at the scandal plagued state Department of Corrections
The prison problems are prompting a trio of Senate Republicans to introduce a package of sweeping reforms. Senators Padden, Keith Wagoner and Steve O’Ban are sponsoring measures. The views expressed by individual members are not necessarily those of the entire...