Senator John Braun talks to Lars Larson about Democrat tax increases, the refusal by some Democrats to take meaningful action on police pursuits, and Democrat proposals to stop enforcing certain traffic violations.
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SRC On Air: Sen. Brad Hawkins on KPQ Radio in Wenatchee
Sen. Brad Hawkins talks to Jason Taylor on the KPQ Morning Report about the proposed wealth tax, the capital gains income tax, police pursuits, drunk driving, and a regional sports complex.
SRC On Air: Sen. Brad Hawkins on KOZI Radio in Chelan
Sen. Brad Hawkins on the KOZI Morning News talking about the state budget, tax relief, the Supreme Court decisions on a praying football coach and abortion, transportation, and more.
AUDIO: Sen. Lynda Wilson: With 8.6% inflation, Washington families need a tax break – call special session now
New inflation figures have state Senate Republicans renewing their call for a special session to suspend the gas tax. Tracy Ellis reports.
AUDIO: Senate Republican Transportation Lead: Washington’s neighbors “not happy” about Democrats’ export fuel tax
Does the Washington State Democrats’ transportation package declare war on neighboring states? Tracy Ellis tells us that some see it that way.
AUDIO: Senators propose linking property-tax relief and substantial increase in support for K-12 schools
Spending more on schools while collecting less in property taxes is possible according to a Republican and a Democrat in the state Senate. Kimberly Wirtz reports.
AUDIO: Sefzik bill slashes gas prices — uses $8B surplus to suspend gas tax
You would get a year-long reprieve from state gas taxes under a state Senator’s bill. Tracy Ellis explains.
VIDEO: Sen. Chris Gildon legislative update
Sen. Gildon talks about the long-term care payroll tax, anti-police bills, gubernatorial emergency powers, 21-gun salutes, prosecutorial accountability, and prison programs. https://youtu.be/AiGfRXM_oQ4
AUDIO: Schoesler: State has plenty of money to pay for transportation without tax increases
A great opportunity to pay for transportation without raising taxes is what a state legislator says we have right now. Tracy Ellis reports.
AUDIO: Wilson says final 2021 revenue forecast supports her call for tax, inflation relief
With the state now anticipating bringing in nearly 900-million dollars more than expected, a state Senator says tax cuts should be on the table. Tracy Ellis explains.
Senator Mike Padden has a bill that could end the long-term care payroll tax
Senator Mike Padden’s legislation would allow voters to repeal the law that created the tax.
SRC On Air: Sen. Perry Dozier on KIRO Radio’s Seattle Morning News
KIRO Reporter Hanna Scott interviews Sen. Perry Dozier for her report on the State Supreme Court upholding a B&O tax on large banks in Washington.