Sen. Jeff Wilson talks with Kyle Pauley on KXRO radio about vaccine mandates, mandatory voting, advisory votes, and more.
SRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Wilson on the KXRO Morning News
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SRC On Air: Sen. Phil Fortunato on The Jason Rantz Show on KTTH
Sen. Phil Fortunato talks to KTTH Radio’s Jason Rantz about abortion, gender identity, and vaccine mandates.
AUDIO: Follow Oregon’s example – end state-employee vaccine mandate, say Republican leaders
State legislative Republican leaders say the governor should follow Oregon’s lead and end state-employee vaccine mandates.
Tracy Ellis reports.
AUDIO: Schoesler encourages public to take survey on COVID vaccines for students
Do you think your child should be required to get the COVID vaccine to attend school?
Tracy Ellis explains how you can weigh in on the subject.
Republican leaders oppose vaccine mandate for the private sector
House Republican Leader J.T. Wilcox and Senate Republican Leader John Braun released the following statement today:
“We oppose the Biden Administration’s vaccine mandate for the private sector. This policy will be counterproductive. It will also endanger successful Washington businesses, which have already adjusted to protect public health, and risk more shortages of critical goods and services. Even marginal changes to our state’s workforce could have major consequences for our regional economy.
“Governor Inslee has created an expectation that he will go beyond the Biden Administration’s requirements, including no testing options and smaller businesses being targeted. The governor should choose a path that is least intrusive to employers and least divisive to employees.
“We have learned over the past 18 months that businesses have been successful in implementing policies to prevent and control the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace. The free market has responded with tools, incentives and successful accommodations. It does not need more government controls.
“The governor’s use of extended emergency powers to enact sweeping orders has caused more resistance and division in our state, as the majority party in the Legislature stands down and avoids responsibility. If the governor wants a vaccine mandate for the private sector, then bring it to the Legislature in January and allow state lawmakers – and their constituents – to have a voice on the issue.”
AUDIO: Vaccine deadline threatens critical services, public safety as people fear losing jobs and livelihoods
Republican legislative leaders say it’s ridiculous and just plain wrong that thousands are losing jobs due to Governor Inslee’s vaccine mandate.
Tracy Ellis reports.
VIDEO: KOMO: Courtroom challenge for COVID vaccine mandate for state workers to be heard this week, feat. Sen. Mike Padden
“A Thurston County judge is scheduled later this week to hear arguments about Gov. Jay Inslee’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for state workers as opponents seek to have the order overturned by the courts.”
SRC On Air: Sen. Doug Ericksen on KIRO Radio’s Dori Monson Show
State Senator Doug Ericksen talks to KIRO Radio’s Dori Monson about Governor Jay Inslee’s vaccine mandate. Ericksen has a bill that would ban discrimination based on vaccine status.
AUDIO: Braun says Governor sends clear message that he doesn’t trust dedicated teachers and staff
The state Senate Republican leader says intimidating and publicly shaming those with vaccine concerns is the wrong path.
Tracy Ellis reports.
VIDEO: KOMO: State Superintendent wants COVID vaccine mandate expanded to teachers, Senator touts legislation to forbid forced vaccinations
Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal asked Governor Inslee to require school employees to get vaccinated. State Senator Doug Ericksen has a bill that would ban discrimination based on vaccine status.