A bipartisan group of state Senate leaders are calling on state Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler to resign. Tracy Ellis explains.
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AUDIO: Senate Republican budget leader says Inslee spending plan disrespects taxpayers
The state Senate Republican budget leader says Governor Inslee’s spending plan unveiled today (Thursday) disrespects taxpayers. Tracy Ellis reports.
AUDIO: Senate Republican leader says people deserve clear answers about state of emergency
The state Senate Republican Leader says people deserve clear answers about the ongoing state of emergency in Washington. Tracy Ellis reports.
AUDIO: Schoesler opposes Senate committee’s passage of “carbon cap and tax” bill
A Democrat-sponsored “carbon cap and tax” bill passed out of a key state Senate Committee and could be headed for the Senate floor. Tracy Ellis reports.
VIDEO: Sen. John Braun on Senate business during this unusual session
After he accidentally wasn't allowed to speak on the Senate floor, Senate Republican Leader John Braun offers an observation on the challenges of doing Senate business under COVID restrictions. https://youtu.be/Zp1AfNzK-MA
Several Washington State Senate Republicans Now Deregulatory Champions
Several Washington State Senate Republicans are now Deregulatory Champions. They signed up to support the Initiative on Regulatory Innovation. Senator Judy Warnick of Moses Lake is one of the Republican legislators to sign on. The views expressed by individual members...
Huge budget hole prompts Senate Republicans to repeat call for June session
State Senate Republicans say a $9 billion chasm in the state budget requires a special legislative session now. The views expressed by individual members are not necessarily those of the entire caucus.
Senate Republican Caucus News Conference on Homelessness
Members of the Senate Republican Caucus discuss homelessness funding in the 2020 Supplemental State Operating Budget during a news conference at the State Capitol. The views expressed by individual members are not necessarily those of the entire caucus.
Resolution celebrates Washington’s Chinese Americans
The history and contributions of Chinese Americans in Washington were recognized on the state Senate floor. The views expressed by individual members are not necessarily those of the entire caucus.
Senate Republicans meet with reporters to discuss progress on homelessness
State Senate Republicans met with reporters to discuss the legislative session. Senators Shelly Short and Hans Zeiger say they are finding ways to work with Democrats, especially when it comes to homelessness. The views expressed by individual members are not...
Two State Senate Republican Leaders on Centennial Anniversary of Women Being Allowed to Vote
August 26th is the 100th Anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, giving women the right to vote. State Senate Republican Floor Leader Shelly Short and Senate Caucus Vice Chair Judy Warnick share their thoughts. Click here for more information on our...
This Week in Olympia Jan. 20 – Jan. 24
Tracy Ellis and Mikaela Hobson take a look back at this week in Olympia. The views expressed by individual members are not necessarily those of the entire caucus.