The release of sexual predators and prisoners with substance use disorder
Dealing with prisoners after they’re released from custody is the impetus behind bills from Senators Phil Fortunato and Chris Gildon. One measure aims to protect the public from them, while the other looks to protect them from themselves. Read More
SRC On Air: Sen. Phil Fortunato on The Lars Larson Show

SRC On Air: Sen. Phil Fortunato on KIRO Radio’s Seattle’s Morning News with Dave Ross

SRC On Air: Sen. Chris Gildon on The Jason Rantz Show on KTTH

SRC On Air: Sen. John Braun on Northwest Newsradio

SRC On Air: Sen. John Braun on KGMI Radio in Bellingham

VIDEO: TVW: Inside Olympia: Siting Housing for Sex Offenders, featuring Sen. Phil Fortunato

Emotional speeches on new hard drug possession law and Governor Inslee vetoes accountability
The state Legislature passed a bill in a special session that the Governor signed into law making hard drug possession a gross misdemeanor with the goal of getting people who suffer from substance abuse disorder into treatment. Two state Senators, Republicans John Braun and Ron Muzzall, spoke on the bill, not just as lawmakers, but... Read More
AUDIO: Inslee vetoes show troubling lack of accountability

Inslee vetoes show troubling lack of accountability

AUDIO: Fortunato blasts governor’s veto of housing crisis study

SRC On Air: Sen. John Braun on KVI Radio’s Ari Hoffman Show

SRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Wilson on the KXRO Morning News

AUDIO: Padden believes drug-possession bill passed by Legislature not strong enough to deal with state’s drug crisis

AUDIO: Legislature passes ‘workable’ hard drug possession compromise

Legislature passes ‘workable’ drug-possession compromise

SRC On Air: Sen. Keith Wagoner on The Lars Larson Show

AUDIO: Wilson: Passing drug law is important, but special session is absurd

SRC On Air: Sen. Ron Muzzall on The Jason Rantz Show on KTTH

Governor Jay Inslee signs several Senate Republican Caucus member bills into law
Governor Inslee approved bills from Senators Keith Wagoner, Ron Muzzall, Chris Gildon, Mike Padden, Jeff Wilson, Drew MacEwen, Mark Schoesler, Shelly Short, and Curtis King. Read More
AUDIO: Governor signs King bill that would help rural hospital in Toppenish

AUDIO: Short bills become law, cut red tape for small cities

AUDIO: Muzzall maternity-support bill signed by Governor

Joint statement: Braun and Stokesbary comment on end to Inslee’s vaccine mandate

SRC On Air: Sen. Phil Fortunato on The Jason Rantz Show on KTTH

AUDIO: Gildon bill expanding substance abuse treatment for ex-prisoners is signed by governor

AUDIO: Governor signs Schoesler bill helping school districts address maintenance needs

AUDIO: Wilson bill allowing firearms transfers to museums becomes state law

SRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Wilson on KELA radio in Centralia

AUDIO: Governor signs Padden bill to benefit employee stock ownership plans

AUDIO: Governor signs MacEwen bill to boost funding for rural domestic violence shelters

SRC On Air: Sen. Brad Hawkins on The Agenda on KPQ Radio

Governor signs Wagoner bill designating January Americans of Chinese Descent/Chinese American History Month

SRC On Air: Sen. Mark Schoesler on The Lars Larson Show

AUDIO: Wilson bill promoting wind-turbine blade recycling becomes law

Governor calls special session to work on hard drug possession law
Senators John Braun and Keith Wagoner say the move is a bit premature. Read More
Torres bill to expand farm-internship program signed into law

AUDIO: Torres bill to expand farm-internship program signed into law

AUDIO: Governor signs two Padden bills – SB 5058 encourages home ownership, SB 5218 provides tax exemption for mobility equipment

VIDEO: KOMO: Washington cities want the state to follow their lead on unlawful drug possession, featuring Sen. John Braun

VIDEO: TVW: The Impact – Clean Energy and the Power Grid, featuring Sen. Matt Boehnke

SRC On Air: Sen. John Braun on KVI Radio’s Ari Hoffman Show

SRC On Air: Sen. John Braun on Live from Seattle on KGNW Radio

SRC On Air: Sen. Keith Wagoner on The Lars Larson Show

AUDIO: Hawkins issues statement on special session

AUDIO: Senate Republican leader cautious about drug-law special session

STATEMENT: Republican leader cautious about drug-law ‘special’ session
CENTRALIA… State lawmakers have been called into a special session to continue work toward a new state law on the possession of controlled substances, after failing to come to an agreement before the regular legislative session ended April 23. Senate Republican Leader John Braun offered this comment following Gov. Jay Inslee’s proclamation that the Legislature... Read More
AUDIO: Governor Signs Hawkins’ Regional Sports Complex bill

Failure to reform drug-possession law rests squarely with House Democrats, says Republican leader
A bill to increase the penalty for hard drug-possession failed in the House of Representatives in the final hours of the legislative session. No Republicans voted for the bill and legislative Democrats say that surprised them. Senate Republican Leader John Braun doesn’t understand how that’s possible. Read More
SRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Wilson on Town Hall on KEDO Radio in Longview

SRC On Air: Sen. John Braun on Town Hall on KEDO Radio in Longview

SRC On Air: Sen. Shelly Short on The Agenda on KPQ Radio

SRC On Air: Sen. Mike Padden on KVI Radio’s Ari Hoffman Show

VIDEO: Sen. Jeff Wilson on Local Matter on KLTV in Longview

SRC On Air: Sen. Mark Schoesler on KONA Radio in the Tri Cities

AUDIO: Governor signs Wagoner bill expanding Voluntary Stewardship Program

SRC On Air: Sen. John Braun on The Lars Larson Show

SRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Wilson on the KXRO Morning News

VIDEO: Sen. Drew MacEwen’s 2023 session report

SRC On Air: PODCAST: Sen. John Braun on [un]Divided with Brandi Kruse

SRC On Air: Sen. John Braun on KVI Radio’s Ari Hoffman Show

AUDIO: Padden laments Legislature’s lack of progress to address impaired driving

SRC On Air: Sen. Mark Schoesler on The Commute with Carlson on KVI Radio

VIDEO: TVW: Legislative Republican Leaders Media Availability

VIDEO: KOMO: Legislative Roundup: Lawmakers pass operating budget on final day of session, featuring Sen. Keith Wagoner

AUDIO: Failure to reform state’s drug-possession law and Senate Republican priorities

Hard-fought battles further top Republican priorities

Senator John Braun: Republican Priorities on Sine Die
Restore public safety, Return affordability, Reboot Education Those were state Senate Republicans’ priorities this legislative session. Senate Republican Leader John Braun talks about them. Read More
Braun praises work of outgoing House Republican Leader Wilcox

AUDIO: Legislature approves state budgets

AUDIO: Confluence Parkway approved and scheduled in final transportation budget

SRC On Air: Sen. Phil Fortunato on The Jason Rantz Show on KTTH

AUDIO: Governor signs Boehnke bill to protect Washingtonians from cyber-attacks, ransomware

Schoesler says Democrats’ passage of anti-firearm bills won’t deter criminals

Senate Republican Leader talks about Republican priorities and Senate Republicans vote against gun ban
In this three-minute podcast, Senate Republican Leader John Braun discusses hard drug possession, budgets, and special education and Sen. Drew MacEwen gives a speech opposing a ban on some rifles. Read More
VIDEO: Sen. Perry Dozier — Legislative Update, April 20, 2023

SRC On Air: Sen. Perry Dozier on KONA Radio in the Tri Cities

AUDIO: 20th District Legislative Update

AUDIO: Governor signs Holy bill to address nurse shortage

AUDIO: 19th District Legislative Update

SRC On Air: Sen. Mike Padden on The Commute with Carlson on KVI Radio

SRC On Air: Sen. Brad Hawkins on KPQ Radio in Wenatchee

SRC On Air: Sen. John Braun on The Lars Larson Show

SRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Wilson on the KXRO Morning News

Video update to 4th District Slavic-speaking population (English/Slavic)

AUDIO: Senate Democrats pass rifle ban again with no Republican support

Legislative Republican Leadership Media Availability 4/18/23

AUDIO: State Senate refuses to require clergy to report abuse learned about in confession

SRC On Air: Sen. Brad Hawkins on KOZI Radio in Chelan

SRC On Air: Sen. Shelly Short on KXLY Radio in Spokane

SRC On Air: Sen. Drew MacEwen on KMAS Radio in Shelton

AUDIO: Bill to expand standard for vehicular pursuit “simply not enough,” says Senate Republican Leaders

Bill to expand standard for vehicular pursuit “simply not enough,” says Senate Republican Leader

AUDIO: Padden opposes bill authorizing state agency to distribute, sell abortion-causing pills

AUDIO: Warnick rejects Democrat tax-hikes on housing

SRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Wilson on The Lars Larson Show

Senate Bill 5770 – the property tax increase on EVERYONE

Wagoner bill to recognize history, contributions of Americans of Chinese descent wins full legislative approval

Republican leaders call foul on Democrat late-session bid to raise property taxes
Senate Democrats unveiled a new proposal that would allow three percent state and local property tax hikes without a vote of the people – that’s triple the current one percent limit. Senators John Braun, Mark Schoesler and Keith Wagoner talk about it. Read More
AUDIO: Wagoner bill aims to keep property taxes from going up while Democrat bill goes in opposite direction

AUDIO: Legislature approves Hawkins’ Regional Sports Complex bill

AUDIO: Sen. Jeff Wilson calls for hearing: Time to replace Lewis and Clark Bridge?

AUDIO: 20th District Legislative Update

SRC On Air: Sen. Lynda Wilson on The Lars Larson Show

AUDIO: 19th District Legislative Update

SRC On Air: Sen. Shelly Short on KPQ Radio in Wenatchee

VIDEO: Sen. Chris Gildon: A rifle ban that misses the mark

AUDIO: Senate Republican budget leads react to Democrat proposal to triple growth rate of property taxes

AUDIO: To save lives, Senate should stand its ground on reform of failed drug-possession law, says Republican leader

STATEMENT: Republican leaders call foul on Democrats’ late-session bid to raise property taxes
OLYMPIA… In what amounts to the ninth inning of the 2023 legislative session, more than two-thirds of the state Senate’s majority Democrats have slid an extreme tax-increase proposal into the lineup of bills still in play. Senate Bill 5770 would raise the limit on increases in state and local property taxes to 3% per year,... Read More
VIDEO: Sen. Perry Dozier Legislative Update

SRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Wilson on the KXRO Morning News

AUDIO: Status of bill to expand vehicular pursuit

VIDEO: TVW: Legislative Republican Leadership Media Availability

VIDEO: KIRO 7: Western Washington gun store owners respond to rifle ban, featuring Sen. Jeff Wilson.

SRC On Air: Sen. Brad Hawkins on KOZI Radio in Chelan

AUDIO: Legislative Democrats reject Fortunato amendment to protect students from shooters

SRC On Air: Sen. Drew MacEwen on KMAS Radio in Shelton

SRC On Air: Sen. John Braun on KVI Radio’s Ari Hoffman Show

SRC On Air: Sen. Keith Wagoner on The Lars Larson Show

AUDIO: Female senators say banning specific firearms won’t make Washington measurably safer

AUDIO: Senator denounces passage of ‘unconstitutional’ ban on modern sporting rifles

AUDIO: Wilson: Rifle ban scapegoats firearms, fails to address fundamental causes of violence

STATEMENT: Republican senators say banning specific firearms won’t make Washington measurably safer
OLYMPIA… All members of the Senate Republican Caucus voted against a bill passed today by majority Democrats to ban a specific group of semi-automatic firearms in Washington. The legislation, approved on a 27-21 vote, would prohibit the sale, offer of sale, manufacture, import, and distribution of modern sporting rifles, which Democrats call “assault weapons.” House... Read More
Legislature should focus on key issues, and letting state off hook in privacy bill height of hypocrisy
Senate Republican Leader John Braun has a message for the Democratic majority in the legislature: Stop diverting attention from the public’s biggest concerns. The “height of hypocrisy.” That’s how Sen. Mike Padden describes a provision that lets the state off the hook in privacy bill that recently passed out of the Senate. Read More
VIDEO: Sen. Mark Schoesler: Still no action on exemption for ag, barges from cap-and-trade costs

AUDIO: 19th District Legislative Update

AUDIO: 20th District Legislative Update

SRC On Air: Sen. John Braun on KONA Radio in the Tri Cities

SRC On Air: Sen. John Braun on The Lars Larson Show

AUDIO: Governor signs Wagoner bill to protect vulnerable adults

AUDIO: New law allowing blue flashers is prompted by deaths of Longview-area tow operators

SRC On Air: Sen. Brad Hawkins on KPQ Radio in Wenatchee

SRC On Air: Sen. Mark Schoesler on KONA Radio in the Tri Cities

SRC On Air: Sen. Drew MacEwen on KMAS Radio in Shelton

SRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Wilson on the KXRO Morning News

VIDEO: Recognizing Camp Gifford: Sen. Shelly Short offers resolution

VIDEO: TVW: Legislative Republican Leadership Media Availability

SRC On Air: Sen. Brad Hawkins on KOZI Radio in Chelan

SRC On Air: Sen. Mike Padden on KXLY Radio in Spokane

VIDEO: KREM 2: Spokane-area lawmakers speak out on bill in legislature that would ban so-called ‘assault weapons’ featuring Sen. Mike Padden

AUDIO: Senate passes Padden bill providing tax exemption for mobility equipment

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. Read More
Sen. Braun’s leadership update: The Senate operating budget proposal
Senate Republican Leader John Braun shares how the 2023-25 Senate operating budget proposal invests in education. Read More
Braun to Inslee: “Do your job or go home”

AUDIO: 7th District Legislative Update

SRC On Air: Sen. Perry Dozier on KONA Radio in the Tri Cities

VIDEO: TVW: Inside Olympia, featuring Sen. Curtis King

AUDIO: 19th District Legislative Update

AUDIO: 20th District Legislative Update

AUDIO: Navy veteran and submariner MacEwen presents Navy Day resolution in Senate

Governor signs Padden bill raising penalty for custodial sexual misconduct

AUDIO: Governor signs Padden bill raising penalty for custodial sexual misconduct

SRC On Air: Sen. Shelly Short on KPQ Radio in Wenatchee

AUDIO: Confluence Parkway scheduled for funding in transportation budgets

SRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Wilson on the KXRO Morning News

SRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Wilson on Local Matters on Timber Country 94.7 in Aberdeen

SRC On Air: Sen. Lynda Wilson on The Lars Larson Show

SRC On Air: Sen. Drew MacEwen on KMAS Radio in Shelton

VIDEO: TVW: Legislative Republican Leadership Media Availability

AUDIO: Torres ‘stunned’ by House failure to advance bill regarding missing and murdered Indigenous people bill

Torres ‘stunned’ by House failure to advance bill regarding missing and murdered Indigenous people bill

SRC On Air: Sen. Lynda Wilson on Live from Seattle on KGNW Radio

VIDEO: Sen. Mark Schoesler highlights the Senate capital budget

VIDEO: Sen. Chris Gildon: What goes on behind closed doors

VIDEO: Sen. Shelly Short: Income tax ruling completes monstrous political betrayal

VIDEO: Washington Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Annual Trap Shoot

SRC On Air: Sen. Lynda Wilson on The Commute with Carlson on KVI Radio

Sen. Perry Dozier — Legislative Video Update — Register for March 28 Town Hall, and budget updates

SRC On Air: Sen. Ron Muzzall on The Jason Rantz Show on KTTH

VIDEO: KING 5: Capital gains tax is constitutional, Washington state Supreme Court rules

SRC On Air: Sen. John Braun on KONA Radio in the Tri Cities

Supreme Court Ruling on capital-gains income tax and the Senate operating budget
The Senate Republican budget leader has a warning for taxpayers after the State Supreme Court backed a capital-gains income tax, but she’s also applauding a proposed state budget from Senate Democrats because of no new taxes and investments in things like public safety and education. Read More
AUDIO: 7th District Legislative Update

Sen. John Braun’s leadership video update — education in the Senate budgets
Senate Republican Leader John Braun shares a few of the details in the Senate’s capital and operating budget proposals that with our top three priorities. Read More
AUDIO: Republican budget leader has warning for taxpayers after Supreme Court backs capital-gains income tax

Washington State Supreme Court got it wrong, says Braun

Republican budget leader has warning for taxpayers after Supreme Court backs capital-gains income tax

VIDEO: Senate Republican Leader John Braun shares Senate budget details that meet Republican priorities

VIDEO: KING 5: Washington State Senate unveils $69 billion budget to address education, housing, featuring Sen. Chris Gildon

AUDIO: 19th District Legislative Update

SRC On Air: Sen. Curtis King on KONA Radio in the Tri Cities

SRC On Air: Sen. Brad Hawkins on KPQ Radio in Wenatchee

SRC On Air: Sen. Mark Schoesler on KXLY Radio in Spokane

AUDIO: 20th District Legislative Update

AUDIO: Republican budget leaders encouraged by ‘inclusive’ Senate operating-budget proposal

Braun: Bipartisan Senate budget addresses ‘equity issue of our time’

Republican budget leaders encouraged by ‘inclusive’ Senate operating-budget proposal

AUDIO: Legislature passes Padden bill raising penalty for custodial sexual misconduct

AUDIO: Democrats ‘gaslight’ those calling for police pursuit reform

Legislature passes Padden bill raising penalty for custodial sexual misconduct

Democrats ‘gaslight’ those calling for police pursuit reform

VIDEO: Sen. Torres and WSU Tri-Cities Chancellor Sandra Haynes discuss Washington’s clean energy future

VIDEO: Sen. Wagoner: “Addressing crime and public safety must be a priority.”

SRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Wilson on the KXRO Morning News

SRC On Air: Sen. Drew MacEwen on KMAS Radio in Shelton

VIDEO: KING 5: Bill aims to promote ‘transit-oriented’ housing in Washington, featuring Sen. Chris Gildon

SRC On Air: Sen. John Braun on The Jason Rantz Show on KTTH

SRC On Air: Sen. Mike Padden on LifeTalk NW

VIDEO: TVW: Legislative Republican Leadership Media Availability

SRC On Air: Sen. Brad Hawkins on KOZI Radio in Chelan

SRC On Air: Sen. Mark Schoesler on Northwest Newsradio

AUDIO: Senate Introduces Capital Budget Proposal

AUDIO: Drop in state revenue forecast highlights need for cautious approach in new state budget

SRC On Air: Sen. John Braun on KGMI Radio in Bellingham

Senate Republican Leader John Braun addresses what’s happening in education

The Elephant in the Dome Podcast: Threats to 2nd Amendment rights as crime skyrockets
Senator John Braun says it seems like Democrats want to go after legal gun owners instead of people using guns illegally in crime. Senator Shelly Short has two examples of House bills that she fears would eat away at 2nd Amendment rights. Senator Jeff Wilson talks about his bill to fight catalytic converter theft. Read More
SRC On Air: Sen. Mark Schoesler on The Lars Larson Show

AUDIO: 7th District Legislative Update

VIDEO: Senate Republican Leader John Braun’s latest video update — What’s happening in education?

SRC On Air: Sen. Mark Schoesler on KONA Radio in the Tri Cities

SRC On Air: Sen. Shelly Short on KPQ Radio in Wenatchee

AUDIO: 20th District Legislative Update

AUDIO: 19th District Legislative Update

AUDIO: Senate hearing on wind turbine lights bill coming up

Sen. Jeff Wilson at Crime Victims’ Call to Action

VIDEO: Sen. Shelly Short: Latest developments on police pursuits and drugs

SRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Wilson on The Lars Larson Show

SRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Wilson on the KXRO Morning News

SRC On Air: Sen. Lynda Wilson on The Jason Rantz Show on KTTH

SRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Wilson on Local Matters on Timber Country 94.7 in Aberdeen

AUDIO/VIDEO: Wilson bill combatting catalytic converter theft gets hearing

VIDEO: TVW: Legislative Republican Leadership Media Availability

SRC On Air: Sen. Brad Hawkins on KOZI Radio in Chelan

SRC On Air: Sen. Drew MacEwen on KMAS Radio in Shelton

SRC On Air: Sen. Curtis King on KLCK Radio

VIDEO: KOMO: Law enforcement seek solutions to address uptick in child fentanyl overdoses, feat. Sen. Lynda Wilson

VIDEO: Sen. Perry Dozier Legislative Update

SRC On Air: Sen. Perry Dozier on KONA Radio in the Tri Cities

VIDEO: Senate Republican Leader John Braun updates us on the progress of police pursuit reform

AUDIO: 7th District Legislative Update

Republicans say pursuit bill passed by Senate is step in right direction but doesn’t go far enough
Police would have more leeway to pursue suspects than they do now, but many restrictions on pursuits remain under a bill passed in the state Senate. Read More
Senate Republican Leader John Braun updates us on the progress of police pursuit reform

VIDEO: Sen. Chris Gildon: The ‘Baby Court’ success story

VIDEO: TVW: Legislative Republican Leadership Media Availability

VIDEO: [un]Divided: DUI driver kills two kids in ‘preventable’ crash, featuring Sen. Nikki Torres

AUDIO: 20th District Legislative Update

AUDIO: 19th District Legislative Update

AUDIO: Senate passes Padden bill to combat impaired driving

SRC On Air: Sen. Brad Hawkins on KPQ Radio in Wenatchee

VIDEO: KIRO/FOX 13: Supporters rally in Olympia for police pursuit bill that passed in Senate, feat. Sen. Nikki Torres

AUDIO: Republicans say police-pursuit bill narrowly passed by Senate is step in right direction, but doesn’t go far enough

STATEMENT: Police-pursuit bill narrowly passed by Senate today is ‘half step’ in the right direction, says Republican leader
OLYMPIA… Senate Republican Leader John Braun today offered this statement following the Senate’s narrow passage of legislation that would let law-enforcement officers engage in vehicular pursuits in more situations than Washington law has allowed since 2021. Senate Bill 5352 was passed with a 26-23 vote on the final day of this session for the Senate... Read More
SRC On Air: Sen. Drew MacEwen on KMAS Radio in Shelton

AUDIO/VIDEO: Wenatchee High School student sings National Anthem to open State Senate

SRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Wilson on the KXRO Morning News

SRC On Air: Sen. John Braun on The Jason Rantz Show on KTTH

AUDIO: MacEwen: Washington’s first carbon auction is windfall for state bureaucracy, bad news for motorists, economy

AUDIO: Senate unanimously passes Holy bill to address nursing shortage

SRC On Air: Sen. Brad Hawkins on KOZI Radio in Chelan

SRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Holy on KXLY Radio in Spokane

SRC On Air: Sen. John Braun on Local Matters on Timber Country 94.7 in Aberdeen

SRC On Air: Sen. John Braun on The Lars Larson Show

SRC On Air: Sen. Brad Hawkins on The Agenda on KPQ Radio

AUDIO: Wagoner encouraged by Senate passage of bill to strengthen drug-possession law

AUDIO: Wagoner voluntary land-stewardship bill moves to House

Torres bill on missing and murdered Indigenous people passes Senate

AUDIO: Torres bill on missing and murdered Indigenous people passes Senate

Bill threatening rights of parents passes Senate
Your child could effectively disappear by simply claiming they’re seeking gender counseling or puberty-blocking chemicals under a bill passed in the state Senate. Read More
AUDIO: Senate passes Padden bill to benefit employee stock ownership plans

AUDIO: 7th District Legislative Update

SRC On Air: Sen. John Braun on KVI Radio’s Ari Hoffman Show

SRC On Air: Sen. John Braun on The Lars Larson Show

AUDIO: 19th District Legislative Update

AUDIO: 20th District Legislative Update

SRC On Air: Sen. Shelly Short on KPQ Radio in Wenatchee

AUDIO: Bill threatening rights of parents passes Senate

AUDIO: Hawkins’ Regional Sports Complex bill approved by Senate

Bill threatening rights of parents passes Senate

SRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Wilson on Local Matters on Timber Country 94.7 in Aberdeen

AUDIO: Cancellation of Tenino sex predators group home is relief, 35th District lawmaker says

SRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Wilson on the KXRO Morning News

AUDIO: Wind turbine recycling bill passes Senate

VIDEO: Sen. Shelly Short Legislative Update

VIDEO: TVW: Legislative Republican Leadership Media Availability

SRC On Air: Sen. Brad Hawkins on KOZI Radio in Chelan

SRC On Air: Sen. Drew MacEwen on KMAS Radio in Shelton

AUDIO: Senate passes Padden bill raising penalty for custodial sexual misconduct

AUDIO: EV charger destruction targeted by Wilson bill, approved by Senate

AUDIO: Senator Wagoner encouraged by progress on hard drug bill, but says it could be stronger

AUDIO: Hawkins’ “Walking start to Running Start” bill clears key Senate committee

VIDEO: Sen. Perry Dozier Legislative Update

VIDEO: Washington State Senate Republican Priorities for Washington

VIDEO: Sen. Mark Schoesler Legislative Update

SRC On Air: Sen. Phil Fortunato on The Jason Rantz Show on KTTH

AUDIO: Wagoner bill to promote voluntary land-stewardship clears Senate committee prior to deadline

SRC On Air: Sen. Matt Boehnke on The Lars Larson Show
Matt Boehnke talks to Lars Larson about the Chinese Communist Party’s efforts to spy on Americans and acquire access to land and vital resources in Washington. Read More
State Senate Republicans want local control of schools
Republican Senators speak against a Democrat bill mandating a certain amount of recess. A Senator sponsors a bill to rein in the State Superintendent of Public Instruction. And the Ranking Republican on the Senate Education Committee details some disturbing trends. Read More
AUDIO: 7th District Legislative Update

SRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Wilson on Town Hall on KEDO Radio in Longview

SRC On Air: Sen. Perry Dozier on KONA Radio in the Tri Cities

AUDIO: 19th District Legislative Update

AUDIO: Boehnke introduces duo of bills to defend against security risks posed by Chinese Communist Party

AUDIO: 20th District Legislative Update

VIDEO: Sen. Jim McCune with Sheriff Derek Sanders

SRC On Air: Sen. Brad Hawkins on KPQ Radio in Wenatchee

SRC On Air: Sen. Mike Padden on The Lars Larson Show

AUDIO: Wilson tow-truck safety bill passes Senate on unanimous vote

SRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Wilson on the KXRO Morning News

VIDEO: Sen. Shelly Short Legislative Update

VIDEO: TVW: Legislative Republican Leadership Media Availability

SRC On Air: Sen. Brad Hawkins on KOZI Radio in Chelan

SRC On Air: Sen. Shelly Short on KXLY Radio in Spokane

SRC On Air: Sen. Drew MacEwen on KMAS Radio in Shelton

AUDIO: Washington’s official nickname is The Evergreen State, Senate declares

SRC On Air: Sen. Nikki Torres on The Jason Rantz Show on KTTH

Why is Narcan and other medication used to reverse the effects of opioids important?
Sen. Ron Muzzall says Narcan simply saves lives. He cosponsored a bill that made Narcan more easily available to people struggling with opioids. He tells a very personal story about Narcan. Read More
AUDIO: 7th District Legislative Update

AUDIO: Hawkins prepares Senate amendment to “inclusive” curriculum bill

SRC On Air: Sen. John Braun on The Commute with Carlson on KVI Radio

VIDEO: FOX 13: Proposed bill would prohibit homeless encampments near schools, featuring Sen. Curtis King

AUDIO: Police-pursuit bills favored by Democratic legislators still fail to respond to auto-theft epidemic

SRC On Air: Sen. Nikki Torres on KONA Radio in the Tri Cities

AUDIO: 20th District Legislative Update

AUDIO: 19th District Legislative Update

SRC On Air: Sen. Shelly Short on KPQ Radio in Wenatchee

AUDIO: Senate unanimously passes Padden bill to remove red tape from construction of smaller condominiums

SRC On Air: Sen. Perry Dozier on The Lars Larson Show

AUDIO: Sen. McCune’s ‘Truth in Salmon Labeling’ bill

SRC On Air: Sen. John Braun on KELA radio in Centralia

SRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Wilson on the KXRO Morning News

SRC On Air: Sen. John Braun on The Jason Rantz Show on KTTH

SRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Wilson on Local Matters on Timber Country 94.7 in Aberdeen

AUDIO: Republican senators sponsor bill to ensure farmers, other exempt-fuel users receive exemption from Climate Commitment Act

VIDEO: TVW: Legislative Republican Leadership Media Availability
Senate and House Republican leaders gather for their weekly media availability. This week they talk about public safety, including police pursuits, hard drugs, and protecting children removed from parents based on abuse, neglect, or abandonment. They also discuss nursing shortages, education, and more. Read More
VIDEO: Sen. Shelly Short Legislative Update

VIDEO: Sen. Judy Warnick addresses National Association of Social Workers – Washington

SRC On Air: Sen. Brad Hawkins on KOZI Radio in Chelan

SRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Holy on Live from Seattle on KGNW Radio

SRC On Air: Sen. Brad Hawkins on The Agenda on KPQ Radio

VIDEO: KREM TV: A proposed bill would make voting mandatory in Washington state, featuring Sen. Mike Padden

SRC On Air: Sen. Curtis King on KLCK Radio

AUDIO: Senate panel hears Republican bill to accelerate broadband in rural areas

SRC On Air: Sen. Phil Fortunato on The Jason Rantz Show on KTTH

AUDIO: 7th District Legislative Update

VIDEO: Sen. Mark Schoesler Legislative Update

VIDEO: Sen. Perry Dozier Legislative Update

Forcing people to vote
You would be required to vote in every major election under a bill progressing through the Washington State Legislature. The measure cleared the Senate State Government and Elections Committee and could be headed to the Senate floor for a vote. Read More
AUDIO: Committee passes Padden bill to keep repeat property offenders behind bars longer

SRC On Air: Sen. John Braun on Town Hall on KEDO Radio in Longview

SRC On Air: Sen. Curtis King on KONA Radio in the Tri Cities

AUDIO: 20th District Legislative Update

Sen. John Braun’s weekly leadership update – week 6
Watch: Police pursuit and drug possession remain top concerns for Senate Republicans as we try to convince Legislative Democrats to grant hearings for the bills that would remedy some of these issues. Read More
AUDIO: 19th District Legislative Update

SRC On Air: Sen. John Braun on with Brandi Kruse on KIRO Radio

Committee passes Padden bill to keep repeat property offenders behind bars longer

SRC On Air: KUOW: State Democrats want to add abortion rights to the state Constitution, feat. Sens. Jeff Holy and Ron Muzzall

VIDEO: Senate Republican Leader John Braun talks about police pursuits and hard drug possession

SRC On Air: Sen. Brad Hawkins on KPQ Radio in Wenatchee

SRC On Air: Sen. Perry Dozier on The Jason Rantz Show on KTTH

Democracy on the ballot: SB 5082 & SB 5209

AUDIO: Senate committee passes Holy bill to address nurse shortage

AUDIO: Senate passes bill to eliminate public advisory votes on tax increases, Republicans cry foul

AUDIO: Compulsory voting bill advances from committee, would force Washingtonians to cast ballots

SRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Wilson on the KXRO Morning News

SRC On Air: Sen. Mike Padden on The Jason Rantz Show on KTTH

VIDEO: TVW: Legislative Republican Leadership Media Availability
Senate and House Republican leaders gather for their weekly media availability. This week they talk about how Democrats are blocking bills that would fix the flawed police pursuit law, housing, nursing shortages, penalties for hard drug possession, and more. Read More
VIDEO: Sen. Shelly Short Legislative Update

SRC On Air: Sen. Brad Hawkins on KOZI Radio in Chelan

SRC On Air: Sen. Mike Padden on KXLY Radio in Spokane

AUDIO: Padden bill to increase penalty for drug possession receives committee hearing

Padden bill to increase penalty for drug possession receives committee hearing

SRC On Air: Sen. John Braun on The Lars Larson Show

SRC On Air: KUOW: Should WA lawmakers designate an official state cactus? Featuring Sen. Judy Warnick

VIDEO: Sen. Chris Gildon Legislative Update

SRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Wilson on The Lars Larson Show

AUDIO: Despite Republican objections, committee passes incomplete ‘police pursuit’ bill

AUDIO: 7th District Legislative Update

What is happening with proposed fixes to the law limiting police pursuits
Legislative Democrats continue to block important fixes to their 2021 law that restricts police pursuits. Podcast features Senators John Braun, Keith Wagoner and Lynda Wilson. Read More
VIDEO: TVW: Inside Olympia, featuring Senator John Braun

SRC On Air: Sen. John Braun on Town Hall on KEDO Radio in Longview

SRC On Air: Sen. Mark Schoesler on KONA Radio in the Tri Cities

AUDIO: Torres introduces duo of DACA-related bills to help ‘Dreamers’

AUDIO: Committee passes Padden bill raising penalty for custodial sexual misconduct

AUDIO: 19th District Legislative Update

AUDIO: 20th District Legislative Update

VIDEO: FOX NEWS: The fight for who controls sports betting, feat. Sen. Curtis King

VIDEO: Chats with Sen. Nikki Torres: The OBGYN desert in rural communities

SRC On Air: Sen. Brad Hawkins on KPQ Radio in Wenatchee

VIDEO: Sen. John Braun’s leadership update, day #23 of the 2023 legislative session

SRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Wilson on The Jason Rantz Show on KTTH

AUDIO: Senator’s bill would clarify role of state school superintendent

AUDIO: Muzzall introduces maternity-support bills to ensure pregnant women have a real choice

SRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Wilson on the KXRO Morning News

Wagoner bill to recognize history, contributions of Americans of Chinese descent heads to House

Leadership Video Update – Day 23

VIDEO: Sen. Matt Boehnke Tri-Cities Day
Sen. Matt Boehnke speaks to his 8th District constituents and community leaders at the Tri-Cities Legislative Council’s Tri-Cities Day in Olympia. Read More
VIDEO: Sen. Shelly Short Legislative Update

SRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Wilson on Local Matters on Timber Country 94.7 in Aberdeen

SRC On Air: Sen. Brad Hawkins on KOZI Radio in Chelan

VIDEO: TVW: Legislative Republican Leadership Media Availability
Senate and House Republican leaders gather for their weekly media availability. This week they talk about police pursuits, penalties for hard drug possession, and other crime issues. The also discuss housing, the Working Families Tax Credit, and more. Read More
AUDIO: Senate passes Human Trafficking Awareness Resolution

VIDEO: Sen. Matt Boehnke at Clean Energy Day
Sen. Matt Boehnke attends Clean Energy Day, an outlook for next-generation nuclear energy with industry representatives. Sen. Boehnke speaks with Port of Benton Executive Director Diahann Howard; VP of Energy Services and Development for Energy Northwest, Greg Cullen; and Senior Managing Director of Power, Energy & Renewables Sector for Guggenheim Securities, James Schaefer. Read More
AUDIO: Common sense, accountability needed to fix bad police pursuit law, says Braun

Common sense, accountability needed to fix bad police pursuit law

SRC On Air: Sen. Phil Fortunato on The Lars Larson Show

AUDIO: Senate panel passes Holy bill to help communities hire more officers

Sen. Braun on 2nd Amendment, Sen. Torres is busy, Sen. Short on housing
How does a Democrat bill now in the legislature go after firearms manufacturers in the state? Cracking down on organized retail theft is the aim of a bill in the state Senate. The future of farming is the focus of a Senator Torres’ first bill to pass out of the state Senate. Sen Shelly Short... Read More
AUDIO: 7th District Legislative Update

VIDEO: Sen. Perry Dozier’s Legislative Update

VIDEO: Senator Chris Gildon’s Legislative Update

SRC On Air: Sen. John Braun on Local Matters on Timber Country 94.7 in Aberdeen

VIDEO: Sen. Mark Schoesler 2023 session Jan. 26 update

AUDIO: Senate panel advances Torres bill combating organized retail theft

SRC On Air: Sen. John Braun on The Jason Rantz Show on KTTH

SRC On Air: Sen. Perry Dozier on KONA Radio in the Tri Cities

AUDIO: 20th District Legislative Update

AUDIO: 19th District Legislative

SRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Wilson on The Commute with Carlson on KVI Radio

AUDIO: Torres’ first bill expanding farm internships passes unanimously in Senate

SRC On Air: Sen. Brad Hawkins on KPQ Radio in Wenatchee

SRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Wilson on KUOW Radio

VIDEO: Senate Republican Leadership Update Jan. 25, 2023

VIDEO: TVW: Legislative Republican Leadership Media Availability
Senate and House Republican leaders gather for their weekly media availability. This week they talk about transportation, the Employment Security Department, police pursuits, and COVID vaccinations. Read More
SRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Wilson on the KXRO Morning News

AUDIO: Scarce storage for Seattle-King County’s dead shameful, preventable

SRC On Air: Sen. Chris Gildon on with Brandi Kruse on KIRO Radio

VIDEO: Sen. Shelly Short Legislative Update

SRC On Air: Sen. Brad Hawkins on KOZI Radio in Chelan

SRC On Air: Sen. Mark Schoesler on KXLY Radio in Spokane

SRC On Air: Sen. Phil Fortunato on The Jason Rantz Show on KTTH

SRC On Air: Sen. Mike Padden on The Lars Larson Show

SRC On Air: Sen. Curtis King on KLCK Radio

The Democrat Wealth Tax
State Senate and House Republican leaders are panning the Democrats’ new ‘wealth tax’ proposal. Read More
AUDIO: Legislature must close loophole that blindsided Tenino with sex-predator home, lawmakers say

AUDIO: 7th District Legislative Update

VIDEO: KOIN TV: Assault weapons ban debate begins in Washington state, featuring Sen. Keith Wagoner

VIDEO: Reboot Education

VIDEO: Sen. Shelly Short Legislative Update

VIDEO: TVW: Inside Olympia, featuring Senator Drew MacEwen

AUDIO: Committee passes Padden bill to combat impaired driving

AUDIO: Republican budget leader pans Democrats’ ‘wealth tax’ proposal

SRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Wilson on Town Hall on KEDO Radio in Longview

SRC On Air: Sen. Sen. Matt Boehnke on KONA Radio in the Tri Cities
Sen. Matt Boehnke talks with KONA Radio’s The Bottom Line about police criminal pursuits, unaccountable state agencies, siting of power generating facilities and other energy issues, 2nd Amendment rights, and more. Read More
SRC On Air: Sen. Mark Schoesler on The Lars Larson Show

AUDIO: 19th District Legislative Update

AUDIO: 20th District Legislative Update

SRC On Air: Sen. Shelly Short on KPQ Radio in Wenatchee

SRC On Air: Sen. Lynda Wilson on KVI Radio’s Ari Hoffman Show

SRC On Air: Sen. John Braun on Live from Seattle on KGNW Radio

SRC On Air: Sen. John Braun on The Jason Rantz Show on KTTH

VIDEO: Sen. Mark Schoesler – 2023 session week 1 update

SRC On Air: Sen. Mark Schoesler on The Commute with Carlson on KVI Radio

SRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Wilson on the KXRO Morning News

AUDIO: Schoesler again offers bill to help school districts address maintenance needs

AUDIO: Senator stands with residents outraged by planned sex-predator home near Tenino

SRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Wilson on Local Matters on Timber Country 94.7 in Aberdeen

VIDEO: TVW: Legislative Republican Leadership Media Availability
Senate and House Republican leaders gather for their weekly media availability. Read More
SRC On Air: Sen. Brad Hawkins on KOZI Radio in Chelan

AUDIO: Halfway through Human Trafficking Prevention Month, new state Senator vows to act

VIDEO: TVW: Inside Olympia, featuring Senate Republican budget lead Lynda Wilson

SRC On Air: Sen. Lynda Wilson on The Lars Larson Show

Reboot Education
Senate Republican Leader John Braun explains why “Rebooting Education” is a top priority for Senate Republicans this legislative session. Read More
VIDEO: Senator Chris Gildon’s 2023 Legislative Session Preview

AUDIO: 7th District Legislative Update

AUDIO: Senate panel advances Wagoner bill to recognize history, contributions of Americans of Chinese descent

Senate panel advances Wagoner bill to recognize history, contributions of Americans of Chinese descent

SRC On Air: Sen. Keith Wagoner on The Jason Rantz Show on KTTH

SRC On Air: Sen. John Braun on KONA Radio in the Tri Cities and KEDO Radio in Longview

AUDIO: 20th District Legislative Update

AUDIO: 19th District Legislative Update

SRC On Air: Sen. Brad Hawkins on KPQ Radio in Wenatchee

SRC On Air: Sen. Phil Fortunato on Live from Seattle on KGNW Radio

VIDEO: Legislative Preview 2023 – Seattle CityClub, featuring Sen. John Braun

VIDEO: TVW: Sen. Phil Fortunato news conference on public safety concerns and efforts to restrict constitutional rights

AUDIO: Bipartisan bill to reform antiquated emergency-powers law is likely dead already

SRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Wilson on the KXRO Morning News

AUDIO: Wagoner reacts to gun rhetoric in Inslee State of the State speech

VIDEO: TVW: Legislative Republican Leadership Media Availability

SRC On Air: Sen. John Braun on KXLY Radio in Spokane

SRC On Air: Sen. Brad Hawkins on The Agenda on KPQ Radio in Wenatchee and the Morning News on KOZI Radio in Chelan

AUDIO: Education top issue for Senate Republicans as session begins

VIDEO: TVW: The Impact, featuring Sen. John Braun

Senate Republicans elect 2023 deputy leadership

SRC On Air: Sen. John Braun on The Lars Larson Show

AUDIO: Schoesler says fuel prices already climbing due to Democrats’ new environmental laws

2023 Legislative Session Preview
Republican state Senators John Braun and Lynda Wilson speak about restoring public safety, returning affordability, and rebooting education at a 2023 legislative session preview sponsored by the Association of Broadcasters and Allied Daily Newspapers. Read More
VIDEO: TVW: 2023 Legislative Session Preview

AUDIO: State Senate Republicans to focus on inflation, education, crime in 2023 session

SRC On Air: Sen. Brad Hawkins on KOZI Radio in Chelan

Senate Republicans file bills to reverse criminal friendly Democrat laws
State Senate Republicans unveil a trio of bills to improve public safety. Senator Mike Padden, the ranking Republican on the Senate Law and Justice committee talks about them. Read More
SRC On Air: Sen. Mike Padden on Spokane Public Radio

SRC On Air: Sen. Brad Hawkins on KOZI Radio in Chelan

SRC On Air: Sen. John Braun on KELA radio in Centralia

SRC On Air: Sen. Lynda Wilson on The Commute with Carlson on KVI Radio

SRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Wilson on the KXRO Morning News

New Democrat homelessness policies originally part of Republican package that Democratic lawmakers sought to kill
Republican state Senator Phil Fortunato says Washington State Democrats are switching course and adopting a Republican-led homeless approach. He says much of what Democrats are now proposing was covered under his “Shelter Act,” which Democrats opposed. Read More
SRC On Air: Sen. Curtis King on KIT Radio in Yakima

SRC On Air: Sen. Lynda Wilson on KONA Radio in the Tri Cities

VIDEO: Returning Affordability

VIDEO: Restoring Public Safety

AUDIO: Wilson reintroduces tow-truck safety measure, urges action in 2023 session

AUDIO: State Senate Republicans file bills that aim to reverse recent criminal-friendly laws passed by Democrats

SRC On Air: Sen. Mark Schoesler on KOZE Radio

AUDIO: Democrats switch course, adopt Republican-led homeless approach

SRC On Air: Sen. Mark Schoesler on KONA Radio in the Tri Cities

AUDIO: Governor’s budget proposal is a disappointment for Washington families, says Republican budget leader

SRC On Air: Sen. John Braun on The Lars Larson Show

AUDIO: Schoesler remembers former WSU football coach Mike Leach

Health care challenges in Washington
Senator Ron Muzzall, who serves on the Senate Health & Long-Term Care Committee, explains that care providers are facing many urgent challenges. Read More
Senate Republicans announce 2023 committee assignments

VIDEO: KING 5: Governor, legislators could see raises in 2023/2024, featuring Sen. Ron Muzzall

What makes Washington homes so expensive
Homes in Washington are expensive. Why? Senator Lynda Wilson tries to answer that question. Read More
AUDIO: Hawkins files Regional Aquatic Center legislation

SRC On Air: Sen. Curtis King on Live from Seattle on KGNW Radio

SRC On Air: Sen. John Braun on The Lars Larson Show

Senate Republicans retain top leadership for 2023

The Power Washington energy plan
Senate Republicans have a new affordable and comprehensive energy plan that they believe offers fair and reliable solutions to benefit all Washingtonians. Read More
VIDEO: Republican senators unveil ‘Power Washington’ energy plan

AUDIO: Republican senators unveil ‘Power Washington’ energy plan

SRC On Air: Sen. Brad Hawkins on KOZI Radio in Chelan

SRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Wilson on Live from Seattle on KGNW Radio

SRC On Air: Sen. John Braun on The Lars Larson Show

AUDIO: Braun: Bipartisan emergency powers reform must happen in 2023

Braun: Bipartisan emergency powers reform must happen in 2023

SRC On Air: Sen. Mark Schoesler on The Lars Larson Show

AUDIO: Farm Bureau names Hawkins Champion of Agriculture

AUDIO: Schoesler says state needs to do more to help stores combat retail crime

AUDIO: State tax agency shouldn’t act like new income tax is ‘done deal,’ says Republican budget leader

SRC On Air: Sen. Brad Hawkins on KOZI Radio in Chelan

Don’t count on Democrats for relief from high prices
At the risk of dating myself, I was a young mother right around the last time the inflation rate in our state was like it is now… very high and skyrocketing! I know what it’s like to do the dollar-stretching and prioritizing that has suddenly become a necessity for today’s younger generation, especially parents. I... Read More
SRC On Air: Sen. Keith Wagoner on The Jason Rantz Show on KTTH

SRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Wilson on the KXRO Morning News

SRC On Air: Sen. Mike Padden on Local Matters on Timber Country 94.7 in Aberdeen

AUDIO: Republican leader says California tax refunds make Washington Democrats look heartless

SRC On Air: Sen. Mike Padden on Live from Seattle on KGNW Radio

SRC On Air: Sen. John Braun on The Lars Larson Show

SRC On Air: Sen. Mike Padden on KVI Radio’s Ari Hoffman Show

AUDIO: Price tag for public employee raises could have funded tax relief for everyone, says Braun

Price tag for public employee raises could have funded tax relief for everyone, says Braun

SRC On Air: Sen. Mike Padden on The Jason Rantz Show on KTTH

SRC On Air: Sen. Mike Padden on KONA Radio in the Tri Cities

AUDIO: Shorter sentence for man convicted in brutal car crash is terrible result of war on public safety, says senator

Shorter sentence for man convicted in brutal car crash is terrible result of war on public safety, senators say

Shorter sentence for man convicted in brutal car crash is terrible result of war on public safety, senators say
Robert Jackson was among 3,000 prisoners released in earlier Department of Corrections fiasco OLYMPIA – Resentencing of a man who got life without parole after he killed his girlfriend in a bloody 2015 car crash is a travesty that illustrates the terrible human consequences when the Legislature goes “soft on crime,” Republican senators say. Robert... Read More
SRC On Air: Mike Padden on The Dori Monson Show on KIRO Radio

VIDEO: KOMO Repeat offender convicted of killing girlfriend in DUI crash to be resentenced, featuring Sen. Mike Padden

VIDEO: KOAM-TV: Anniversary of Washington’s sister-state relationship with South Korean province Jeollabuk-do

SRC On Air: Sen. Brad Hawkins on KOZI Radio in Chelan

SRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Wilson on the KXRO Morning News

SRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Wilson on Live from Seattle on KGNW Radio

SRC On Air: Sen. Mark Schoesler on The Lars Larson Show

AUDIO: Schoesler says it’s unfair for rural families to help pay tab for free rides

AUDIO: Governor’s plan to rescind emergency order comes much too late, Wilson says

SRC On Air: Sen. Perry Dozier on KONA Radio in the Tri Cities

AUDIO: Republican leader says lowering tuition is fairer to students, families than subsidizing unpaid loans

SRC On Air: Sen. Curtis King on The Jason Rantz Show on KTTH

SRC On Air: Sen. Brad Hawkins on KOZI Radio in Chelan

SRC On Air: Sen. Jim McCune on The Jason Rantz Show on KTTH

SRC On Air: Sen. Brad Hawkins on The Agenda on KPQ Radio

VIDEO: KING 5: Senator Mike Padden proposes harsher penalties for jail guards who sexually abuse inmates

SRC On Air: Sen. John Braun on The Dori Monson Show on KIRO Radio

AUDIO: Sen. Brad Hawkins to host sixth annual listening tour

Inslee’s state of emergency at 900 days and counting… but why?
August 17, 2022 Once upon a time, Governor Inslee spoke of “data” and “science” when defending pandemic-related decisions he made with the self-granted authority that came with proclaiming a state of emergency. Around 16 months into the state of emergency a reporter asked the governor, in so many words, if state law gave him too... Read More
Where is the ‘equity’ for victims of crime?
— August 8, 2022 It was apparent then, and is even more apparent today: The 2021 legislative session really pushed our state in the wrong direction. Governor Inslee and others who longed for a state income tax finally got their way. Hard drugs were essentially legalized. Even worse, it was done in a way that... Read More
SRC On Air: Sen. Mark Schoesler on RIGHT Spokane Perspective

SRC On Air: Sen. Brad Hawkins on KOZI Radio in Chelan

SRC On Air: Sen. Mike Padden on Live from Seattle on KGNW Radio

AUDIO: Senate Republican leader says deadly Bellevue attack should prompt legislative action

VIDEO: KING 5: Gov. Jay Inslee endorses Republican plan to expand the state’s law enforcement training campus, featuring Sen. Mike Padden

AUDIO: Governor set to endorse Republican proposal for improved police training programs

AUDIO: Gildon appalled by Sheriffs and Police Chiefs report on crime

AUDIO: Schoesler criticizes Reykdal for wanting to cancel state testing and reduce timber revenue

SRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Wilson on the KXRO Morning News

SRC On Air: Sen. Perry Dozier on Local Matters on Timber Country 94.7 in Aberdeen

SRC On Air: Sen. Perry Dozier on Live from Seattle on KGNW Radio

SRC On Air: Sen. Perry Dozier on The Dori Monson Show on KIRO Radio

SRC On Air: Sen. Perry Dozier on The Lars Larson Show

SRC On Air: Sen. Perry Dozier on KONA Radio in the Tri Cities

AUDIO: Republican leaders again call for action as inflation skyrockets

AUDIO: Dozier says Snake River Dams provide many benefits

SRC On Air: Sen. Mark Schoesler on Local Matters on Timber Country 94.7 in Aberdeen

AUDIO: Decision on environmental policy places power back in the people’s hands, says Braun

Decision on environmental policy places power back in the people’s hands, says Braun

SRC On Air: Sen. Mark Schoesler on KONA Radio in the Tri Cities

AUDIO: Hawkins honored with Guardian of Small Business award

SRC On Air: Sen. Brad Hawkins on KOZI Radio in Chelan

VIDEO: KING 5: Gov. Inslee seeks abortion rights amendment; Senate Republican Leader says citizens more concerned about other issues

VIDEO: KING 5: Republican lawmakers say they won’t pursue anti-abortion legislation, despite warnings from Inslee, featuring Senate Republican Leader John Braun

VIDEO: FOX 13: Gov. Inslee won’t seek temporary suspension of state gas tax, despite Biden’s call to do so, featuring Sen. Curtis King

SRC On Air: Sen. John Braun on KONA Radio in the Tri Cities

AUDIO: Supreme Court decision gives people a voice in abortion debate, Padden says

AUDIO: Better support for pregnant women should be common goal after SCOTUS decision, says Braun

Better support for pregnant women should be common goal after SCOTUS decision, says Braun

Why all the Democrat disinformation about suspending gas tax?
For a guy who recently wanted to criminalize certain false statements, Gov. Jay Inslee certainly seems to have no qualms about spreading disinformation himself. It happened again Wednesday, after the new state revenue forecast had me and our Senate Republican budget leader repeating our call for a temporary suspension of the state gas tax. Here... Read More
AUDIO: New revenue forecast has Republican leaders asking why majority still refuses to support inflation relief

SRC On Air: Sen. John Braun on The Lars Larson Show

SRC On Air: Sen. Perry Dozier on KONA Radio in the Tri Cities

AUDIO: Bipartisan group of Senate leaders say enough is enough, time for Kreidler to step down as Insurance Commissioner

Bipartisan group of Senate leaders say enough is enough, time for Kreidler to step down as insurance commissioner

VIDEO: KNDO: Catalytic converter thefts up 10,000 percent since 2019, Washington number one in nation, featuring Sen. Jeff Wilson

The Elephant in the Dome Podcast: Senate Republicans Want to Restore Public Safety
Restoring public safety is a top priority for state Senate Republicans. This podcast features the Ranking Republican on the Senate Law and Justice Committee – Senator Mike Padden, Chelan County Sheriff – Brian Burnett, Snohomish County Sheriff – Adam Fortney, and Seattle City Attorney – Ann Davison. Read More
SRC On Air: Sen. Lynda Wilson on Live from Seattle on KGNW Radio

SRC On Air: Sen. Mark Schoesler on The Lars Larson Show

AUDIO: WA leads nation in catalytic converter theft, and Wilson says Legislature must continue crackdown

AUDIO: Sen. Lynda Wilson: With 8.6% inflation, Washington families need a tax break – call special session now

AUDIO: Schoesler says people need to comment on Snake River dams report

8.6% inflation: Washington families need a tax break – call special session now

AUDIO: Republican leader denounces threats against public officials

Republican leader denounces threats against public officials

SRC On Air: Sen. John Braun on The Lars Larson Show

AUDIO: Canceling parole for murderer Timothy Pauley should not have been a tough decision, says Braun

Canceling parole for murderer Timothy Pauley should not have been a tough decision, says Braun

Looming 2023 Tax Hikes Will Exacerbate the Affordability Crisis
A series of new and higher taxes on income, property, sales, and driving are set to take effect beginning in January 2023, thanks to actions in the past two Democrat-controlled legislative sessions. Senator Lynda Wilson, the Senate Republican budget lead, detailed these looming tax hikes in the latest edition of her Rational Steps policy paper. Read More
VIDEO: KEPR TV: State Senate Republican Leader renews call for state gas tax to be suspended.

SRC On Air: Sen. John Braun on KIRO Radio’s Seattle’s Morning News

AUDIO: Republican leader renews call for legislators to the suspend gas tax

VIDEO: What we learned from the 2022 Washington State Legislative Session.

AUDIO: Lawmakers pleased that Central Ferry Bridge will be repaired

SRC On Air: Sen. Phil Fortunato on The Lars Larson Show

VIDEO: KING 5: Senator Lynda Wilson questions natural gas ban

SRC On Air: Sen. Phil Fortunato on The Jason Rantz Show on KTTH

Senate Republican Caucus joins in tribute to Slade Gorton, former U.S. senator, statesman

VIDEO: Sen. John Braun reacts to leaked Supreme Court draft opinion to overturn Roe v Wade on KING 5 in Seattle and KOIN 6 in Portland

AUDIO: ‘Unscrupulous’ leak intensifies acrimonious, passionate debate on abortion, says Braun

‘Unscrupulous’ leak intensifies acrimonious, passionate debate on abortion, says Braun

VIDEO: KXLY: Washington lawmakers want to suspend the state gas tax, featuring Sen. Simon Sefzik

VIDEO: TVW: Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce 4 Corners Legislative Luncheon featuring Sen. John Braun

AUDIO: Honeyford awarded Habitat for Humanity Golden Hammer, Schoesler also honored

SRC On Air: Sen. Brad Hawkins on KOZI Radio in Chelan

SRC On Air: Sen. Mike Padden on The Commute with Carlson on KVI Radio

AUDIO: Legislators should reconvene and suspend gas tax, Republican leader says after seeing revenue report

AUDIO: Alarming statistics make case for property-crime crackdown, Padden says

SRC On Air: Sen. Mark Schoesler on KONA Radio in the Tri Cities

VIDEO: Washington has 44 new State Patrol Troopers, including Senator Ron Muzzall’s son-in-law

SRC On Air: Sen. John Braun on The Lars Larson Show

AUDIO: Seattle’s ’Quality of Life Index’ aligns with Senate Republican priorities

Seattle’s ‘Quality of Life Index’ aligns with Senate Republican priorities

VIDEO: TVW: The Impact, featuring Sen. Phil Fortunato

SRC On Air: Sen. John Braun on The Lars Larson Show

AUDIO: Honeyford takes issue with Yakima Herald Republic editorial

AUDIO: As fallen Everett Police officer is remembered, retired officer/current Senator says legislators need to pay attention

SRC On Air: Sen. John Braun on Local Matters on Timber Country 94.7 in Aberdeen

AUDIO: Senate Republican leader lauds new laws related to safety of indigenous people

VIDEO: TVW: The Impact, featuring Sen. Tim Sheldon

SRC On Air: Sen. Ron Muzzall on The Lars Larson Show

SRC On Air: Sen. Keith Wagoner on Northwest Newsradio

SRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Wilson on Town Hall on KEDO Radio in Longview

AUDIO: Muzzall seeks audit, investigation into housing money corruption

Muzzall seeks audit, investigation into housing money corruption

Direct anger about crime toward Democrats’ public-safety failures, says Republican leader

AUDIO: Governor signs Hawkins’ bipartisan housing bill

VIDEO: TVW: The Impact: 2022 Legislative Session Review, featuring Sen. Shelly Short

VIDEO: KING 5: New law tightening state gun restrictions sparks pushback from some lawmakers, featuring Sen. Phil Fortunato

VIDEO: Sen. Simon Sefzik: What 2022 session meant for Whatcom County

VIDEO: Transportation for Washington

Transportation for Washington
Majority Democrats in the state Legislature pushed through a transportation package during the session that raises some fees drivers must pay by as much as 400-percent. It also doesn’t include needed projects in several parts of the state outside of the Central Puget Sound region. Senator Curtis King, the ranking Republican on the Senate Transportation... Read More
SRC On Air: Sen. Phil Fortunato on Local Matters on Timber Country 94.7 in Aberdeen

SRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Wilson on the KXRO Morning News

VIDEO: Sen. Keith Wagoner highlights some hot topics of the 2022 legislative session

SRC On Air: Sen. Brad Hawkins talks with 12th District radio stations KOHO in Wenatchee and KOZI in Chelan

SRC On Air: Sen. Phil Fortunato on The Jason Rantz Show on KTTH

SRC On Air: Sen. Brad Hawkins on The Agenda on KPQ Radio

SRC On Air: Sen. Curtis King on KLCK Radio

This Week In Olympia Mar. 6 – Mar. 12
The Elephant in the Dome Podcast: Tracy Ellis takes a look at some of the things that happened this week in Olympia. Read More
SRC On Air: Sen. Simon Sefzik on KVI’s Ari Hoffman Show and KTTH’s Jason Rantz Show

VIDEO: Spokane Talks: Legislative Update, featuring Sen. Mike Padden

SRC On Air: Sen. Phil Fortunato on KONA Radio in the Tri Cities

AUDIO: Some disappointments and things to celebrate from legislative session, says Hawkins

SRC On Air: PODCAST: Sen. Simon Sefzik on [un]Divided with Brandi Kruse

AUDIO: 7th District Legislative Update

AUDIO: 2022 session didn’t work for all of Washington, say Republican legislative leaders

AUDIO: Final budget update even worse for families, says Wilson

AUDIO: Senate Democrats kill anti-police fix bill

AUDIO: Sen. Sheldon to end long career in Legislature

VIDEO: KING 5: Gas tax ‘holiday’ proposals drawing mixed reactions at state, national level, featuring Sen. Simon Sefzik

VIDEO: KING 5: Pot shop protection bill fails to clear Washington Legislature, featuring Sen. Jim Honeyford

SRC On Air: Sen. Simon Sefzik on The Lars Larson Show

AUDIO: Statement from Republican transportation leaders on the agreement reached by the Legislature on the Move Ahead Washington transportation package

VIDEO: Sen. Mark Schoesler 2022 session week 9 update

Audio: 85 million for Wenatchee’s Confluence Parkway included in negotiated “Move Ahead Washington” proposal

AUDIO: Legislature gives final OK to bill cracking down on catalytic converter theft

AUDIO: Sefzik urges full production at NW WA refineries to beat back Russian aggression

SRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Wilson on the KXRO Morning News

Audio: Hawkins comments on Capital Budget agreement

AUDIO: Sefzik attempts to force action on gas tax reprieve bill

SRC On Air: Sen. Brad Hawkins talks with 12th District radio stations KOHO in Wenatchee and KOZI in Chelan

SRC On Air: Sen. Judy Warnick on KXLY Radio in Spokane

VIDEO: TVW: Legislative Republican Leadership Media Availability

AUDIO: Legislature passes Hawkins’ bipartisan housing bill

This Week In Olympia Feb. 27 – Mar. 4
The Elephant in the Dome Podcast: Tracy Ellis takes a look at some of the things that happened this week in Olympia. Read More
VIDEO: Sen. Mark Schoesler 2022 session week 8 update

AUDIO: Senate Republicans push police use-of-force reform across the finish line

AUDIO: Follow Oregon’s example – end state-employee vaccine mandate, say Republican leaders

VIDEO: Sen. Chris Gildon 2022 session update

Follow Oregon’s example – end state-employee vaccine mandate, say Republican leaders

VIDEO: TVW: Inside Olympia, featuring Sen. Keith Wagoner

AUDIO: 20th District Legislative Update

AUDIO: Kreidler needs to resign, says Sen. Jeff Wilson

Kreidler needs to resign, says Sen. Jeff Wilson
Reports of staff abuse are last straw, says ranking member of State Government committee OLYMPIA – Staff complaints of abusive behavior from Washington’s insurance commissioner are the latest in a series of incidents that warrant Mike Kreidler’s resignation, says Sen. Jeff Wilson, R-Longview. Staff reports allege the hot-tempered Kreidler frequently makes snide remarks and belittles... Read More
VIDEO: TVW: The Impact, featuring Sen. Jeff Wilson

SRC On Air: Sen. Curtis King on KIHR Radio in Hood River and KACI Radio in The Dalles

SRC On Air: Sen. Brad Hawkins on KPQ Radio in Wenatchee

AUDIO: Budget leader not surprised by ruling against Democrats’ income tax

AUDIO: King unveils state transportation-funding plan free of tax or fee increases

VIDEO: Senate Republican leaders hold news conference on transportation funding plan

VIDEO: Sen. Keith Wagoner’s Legislative Update

VIDEO: Spokane Talks: Legislative Update, featuring Sen. Lynda Wilson

SRC On Air: Sen. Brad Hawkins talks with 12th District radio stations KOHO in Wenatchee and KOZI in Chelan

Inslee shouldn’t assign motives to legislators who dare to question him

AUDIO/VIDEO: Senate approves resolution honoring former EWU football star Cooper Kupp

AUDIO: Republican leaders: End statewide mask mandate, state of emergency today

Republican leaders: End statewide mask mandate, state of emergency today

VIDEO: TVW: Legislative Republican Leadership Media Availability

AUDIO: Schoesler opposes transportation funding passed by Senate

This Week In Olympia Feb. 20 – Feb. 25
The Elephant in the Dome Podcast: Tracy Ellis takes a look at some of the things that happened this week in Olympia. Read More
AUDIO: Senate Democrats pass budget update that ignores opportunities for major tax relief

VIDEO: Sen. Mark Schoesler 2022 session week 7 update

SRC On Air: Sen. Curtis King on KONA Radio in the Tri Cities

VIDEO: Spokane Talks: Legislative Update, featuring Sen. Judy Warnick

VIDEO: Spokane Talks: Legislative Update, featuring Sen. Mark Schoesler

VIDEO: TVW: The Impact, featuring Sen. Simon Sefzik

VIDEO: TVW: Inside Olympia, featuring Sen. Lynda Wilson

SRC On Air: Sen. Lynda Wilson on Town Hall on KEDO Radio in Longview

AUDIO: 20th District Legislative Update

SRC On Air: Sen. Curtis King on KXL Radio in Portland

SRC On Air: Sen. Brad Hawkins on KPQ Radio in Wenatchee

AUDIO: Bill to add more abortion providers goes too far, lacks accountability, says Padden

SRC On Air: Sen. Lynda Wilson on The Dori Monson Show on KIRO Radio

SRC On Air: Sen. Mike Padden on KGMI Radio in Bellingham

VIDEO: TVW: Legislative Republican Leadership Media Availability

AUDIO: Democrats’ budgets treat taxpayers harshly, Republican leaders say

Democrats’ budgets treat taxpayers harshly, Republican leaders say

SRC On Air: Sen. Brad Hawkins talks with 12th District radio stations KOHO in Wenatchee and KOZI in Chelan

SRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Holy on KXLY Radio in Spokane

SRC On Air: Sen. Brad Hawkins on The Agenda on KPQ Radio

VIDEO: Senate Resolution Honoring Dr. Bill Schillinger

AUDIO: Senate majority has no excuse for lack of tax relief in spending proposal, says Republican budget leader

VIDEO: Sen. Simon Sefzik’s Update From Olympia — Feb. 17, 2022

VIDEO: Sen. Shelly Short 2022 session week 6 update

SRC On Air: Sen. Lynda Wilson on Live from Seattle on KGNW Radio

This Week In Olympia Feb. 13 – Feb. 18
The Elephant in the Dome Podcast: Tracy Ellis takes a look at some of the things that happened this week in Olympia. Read More
AUDIO: Senate Republican Transportation Lead: Washington’s neighbors “not happy” about Democrats’ export fuel tax

AUDIO: 7th District Legislative Update

SRC On Air: Sen. Mark Schoesler on KONA Radio in the Tri Cities

VIDEO: Sen. Chris Gildon’s “Fix It” Legislative Update

AUDIO: Republican leaders: Don’t wait another month to end state mask mandates

Legislative Republican leaders: Don’t wait another month to end state mask mandates

VIDEO: Sen. Mark Schoesler 2022 session week 6 update

AUDIO: 20th District Legislative Update

AUDIO: New revenue forecast means more reason for tax relief, says Senate Republican budget lead

SRC On Air: Sen. Perry Dozier on KONA Radio in the Tri Cities

VIDEO: TVW: Legislative Republican Leadership Media Availability

AUDIO: Senate Democrats raise taxes and fees to pay for partisan transportation package

AUDIO: Senate passes emergency-powers bill without Republican improvements

SRC On Air: Sen. Brad Hawkins talks with 12th District radio stations KOHO in Wenatchee and KOZI in Chelan

SRC On Air: Sen. Mark Schoesler on The Commute with Carlson on KVI Radio

SRC On Air: Sen. Mike Padden on The Commute with Carlson on KVI Radio

This Week In Olympia Feb. 05 – Feb. 12
The Elephant in the Dome Podcast: Tracy Ellis takes a look at some of the things that happened this week in Olympia. Read More
VIDEO: Sen. Perry Dozier’s Legislative Update

AUDIO: Padden’s bipartisan felony DUI bill passes Senate unanimously

AUDIO: Wilson highway-safety bill passes Senate

VIDEO: FOX 13: Video shows another violent assault, robbery at Washington pot shop – Sen. Jim Honeyford wants to do something about it.

AUDIO: Senate passes Honeyford cannabis-shop protection bill

SRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Wilson on Town Hall on KEDO Radio in Longview

VIDEO: Sen. Mark Schoesler 2022 session week 5 update

SRC On Air: Sen. Mike Padden on The Lars Larson Show

AUDIO: 20th District Legislative Update

SRC On Air: Sen. Brad Hawkins on KPQ Radio in Wenatchee

AUDIO: Republicans lead Senate’s passage of bill to correct damage to public-safety laws

AUDIO: Senate approves ‘assault on parental rights,’ says Padden

Republican leaders: Democrats’ transportation plan misses mark by costing people more

AUDIO: King disappointed in Democrat Transportation package with new taxes/fees and no Republican input

AUDIO: Braun disappointed that governor doesn’t announce end to statewide mask mandate

AUDIO: Senate approves Hawkins’ workforce housing bill

Braun hopeful governor announces end to statewide mask mandate

SRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Wilson on the KXRO Morning News

SRC On Air: Sen. Curtis King on Northwest Newsradio

SRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Wilson on The Jason Rantz Show on KTTH

Audio: Senate unanimously approves Honeyford bill to help address fentanyl crisis

SRC On Air: Sen. Mike Padden on KXLY Radio in Spokane

SRC On Air: Sen. Brad Hawkins talks with 12th District radio stations KOHO in Wenatchee and KOZI in Chelan

AUDIO: Wilson bill to combat catalytic converter theft passes key committee

VIDEO: TVW: Legislative Republican Leadership Media Availability
Senate and House Republican leaders gather for their weekly media availability. Read More
VIDEO: KOMO: State Senate OKs bill that gives those sentenced to life a chance for early release, featuring Sen. John Braun

VIDEO: KOMO: Gov. Inslee $800M homelessness plan is waste, top GOP lawmakers say, featuring Sen. Chris Gildon

VIDEO: Spokane Talks: Legislative Update, featuring Sen. Jeff Holy

SRC On Air: Sen. John Braun on The Lars Larson Show

This Week In Olympia Jan. 31 – Feb. 04
The Elephant in the Dome Podcast: Tracy Ellis takes a look at some of the things that happened this week in Olympia. Read More
VIDEO: Sen. Perry Dozier’s Legislative Update

AUDIO: 7th District Legislative Update

SRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Wilson on Local Matters on Timber Country 94.7 in Aberdeen

SRC On Air: Sens. Phil Fortunato and Simon Sefzik on Northwest Newsradio

AUDIO: Hawkins gathers Senate transportation leaders for Confluence Parkway discussion

SRC On Air: Sen. Simon Sefzik on Live from Seattle on KGNW Radio

SRC On Air: Sen. Ann Rivers on Town Hall on KEDO Radio in Longview

SRC On Air: Sen. Judy Warnick on KONA Radio in the Tri Cities

VIDEO: KOMO: Bill to curb Washington governor’s emergency powers clears major hurdle in legislature, featuring Sen. Jeff Wilson

AUDIO: 20th District Legislative Update

VIDEO: Sen. Mark Schoesler 2022 session week 4 update

SRC On Air: Sen. Brad Hawkins on KPQ Radio in Wenatchee

VIDEO: Sen. Chris Gildon Legislative Update

SRC On Air: Sen. Lynda Wilson on The Commute with Carlson on KVI Radio

AUDIO: Senate majority passes bill that would let murderers, rapists pursue quicker release from prison

Senate majority passes ‘unconscionable’ bill that would let murderers, rapists pursue quicker release from prison

SRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Wilson on the KXRO Morning News

AUDIO: Republicans offer long-term plan to rescue family and medical leave program without rate hike

VIDEO: TVW: Legislative Republican Leadership Media Availability
Senate and House Republican leaders gather for their weekly media availability. Read More
AUDIO: Effort to curb governor’s emergency powers looking bleak, Wilson says

SRC On Air: Sen. Brad Hawkins talks with 12th District radio stations KOHO in Wenatchee and KOZI in Chelan

AUDIO: Only fix for problematic long-term care tax is repeal, says Braun

Only fix for problematic long-term care tax is repeal, says Braun

VIDEO: Spokane Talks: Legislative Update, featuring Sen. Mike Padden.

AUDIO: Three Padden bills advance in Law and Justice Committee

VIDEO: Sen. Shelly Short 2022 session week 3 update

VIDEO: Sen. Mark Schoesler 2022 session week 3 update

VIDEO: Senate resolution honoring Sen. Doug Ericksen

This Week In Olympia Jan. 24 – Jan. 28
The Elephant in the Dome Podcast: Tracy Ellis takes a look at some of the things that happened this week in Olympia. Read More
AUDIO: State Senate pays tribute to Sen. Doug Ericksen

VIDEO: TVW: Inside Olympia, featuring Sen. Phil Fortunato

SRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Wilson on Seattle’s Morning News on KIRO Radio

AUDIO: 7th District Legislative Update

SRC On Air: Sen. Lynda Wilson on Town Hall on KEDO Radio in Longview

SRC On Air: Sen. John Braun on KONA Radio in the Tri Cities

AUDIO: 20th District Legislative Update

SRC On Air: Sen. Brad Hawkins on KPQ Radio in Wenatchee

AUDIO: Majority should listen to bipartisan ideas for reforming emergency-powers law

AUDIO: Deadly accident-scene wrecks on I-5 prompt Wilson safety proposals

SRC On Air: Sen. Lynda Wilson on The Commute with Carlson on KVI Radio

VIDEO: KNDO: Catalytic converter thefts have skyrocketed across Washington, featuring Sen. Jeff Wilson

SRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Wilson on the KXRO Morning News

AUDIO: Paid Family Leave program running out of cash just the latest problem at Employment Security

AUDIO: Schoesler encourages public to take survey on COVID vaccines for students

VIDEO: TVW: Legislative Republican Leadership Media Availability
Senate and House Republican leaders gather for their weekly media availability. Read More
SRC On Air: Sen. Mark Schoesler on KXLY Radio in Spokane

SRC On Air: Sen. Brad Hawkins talks with 12th District radio stations KOHO in Wenatchee and KOZI in Chelan

VIDEO: KOMO: Catalytic converters bill to get public hearing in Legislature, featuring Sen. Jeff Wilson

VIDEO: KOMO: Federal and state aid for Whatcom County flood victims, featuring Sen. Simon Sefzik

VIDEO: Sen. Shelly Short Legislative Update

SRC ON AIR: Sen. Perry Dozier on KTTH Radio’s Jason Rantz Show

Wilson catalytic converter bill gets hearing Tuesday

VIDEO: Sen. Mark Schoesler 2022 Session Week 2 Update

This Week In Olympia Jan. 17 – Jan. 21
The Elephant in the Dome Podcast: Tracy Ellis and Kimberly Wirtz take a look at some of the things that happened this week in Olympia. Read More
VIDEO: TVW: Inside Olympia, featuring Sen. John Braun

VIDEO: KING 5: Bill would allow creation of local income taxes, featuring Sen. John Braun

VIDEO: Sen. Perry Dozier legislative update

AUDIO: 7th District Legislative Update

AUDIO: Senators propose linking property-tax relief and substantial increase in support for K-12 schools

SRC On Air: Sen. John Braun on Town Hall on KEDO Radio in Longview

AUDIO: 20th District Legislative Update

SRC On Air: Sen. Curtis King on KONA Radio in the Tri Cities

AUDIO: Sefzik bill slashes gas prices — uses $8B surplus to suspend gas tax

VIDEO: Sen. Chris Gildon legislative update

SRC On Air: Sen. Brad Hawkins on KPQ Radio in Wenatchee

SRC On Air: Sen. Chris Gildon on The Commute with Carlson on KVI Radio

VIDEO: Sens. Wagoner, Warnick, Muzzall support Chinese American history month

SRC ON AIR: Sen. Lynda Wilson on KTTH Radio’s Jason Rantz Show

VIDEO: TVW: The Impact, featuring Sen. Curtis King

VIDEO: KING 5: Parents push back over teaching alternative proposed in Olympia, featuring Sen. Brad Hawkins

SRC On Air: Sen. John Braun on KVI Radio’s Ari Hoffman Show

AUDIO: People testify against Democrat bill that would allow one day a week of remote schooling without teacher contact

VIDEO: Senate Education Committee hearing on SB 5735: Proposal to slash in-person schooling

AUDIO: Skagit legislators call out hypocrisy on salmon recovery proposal

VIDEO: Senate Republic Caucus News Conference on Salmon Recovery and Water

SRC On Air: Sen. Simon Sefzik on The Commute with Carlson on KVI Radio

SRC On Air: Sen. Perry Dozier on KONA Radio in the Tri Cities

SRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Holy on The Lars Larson Show

AUDIO: Sen. Gildon bill to increase transparency and accountability regarding prosecutorial filing practices

VIDEO: TVW: Legislative Republican Leadership Media Availability

VIDEO: Sen. Shelly Short legislative update

SRC On Air: Sen. Brad Hawkins talks with 12th District radio stations KOHO in Wenatchee and KOZI in Chelan

SRC On Air: Sen. Mark Schoesler on KONA Radio in the Tri Cities

AUDIO: Start managing COVID like flu, state expert tells senators

AUDIO: Proposal to slash in-person schooling alarming, says Braun

AUDIO: Sen. Brad Hawkins issues statement on Mission Ridge expansion proposal

Proposal to slash in-person schooling alarming, says Braun

SRC On Air: Sen. Simon Sefzik on KGMI radio in Bellingham

VIDEO: KING 5: Youngest state senator says first priority is flood relief for Whatcom County, featuring Sen. Simon Sefzik

This Week In Olympia Jan. 10 – Jan. 14
The Elephant in the Dome Podcast: Tracy Ellis and Kimberly Wirtz take a look at some of the things that happened this week in Olympia. Read More
Audio: Holy proposes bill to restore public safety by helping communities hire officers

VIDEO: Priorities for Washington

AUDIO: 7th District Legislative Update

SRC ON AIR: Sen. Simon Sefzik on KTTH Radio’s Jason Rantz Show

SRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Wilson on Town Hall on KEDO Radio in Longview

AUDIO: Wilson bill to ‘free the parks’ receives public hearing

AUDIO: Tax relief critical as higher prices crush working families

SRC On Air: Sen. Curtis King on The Dori Monson Show on KIRO Radio

Tax relief critical as higher prices crush working families

AUDIO: 20th District Legislative Update

SRC On Air: Sen. Brad Hawkins on KPQ Radio in Wenatchee

AUDIO: Senate again passes Schoesler bill to help school districts address maintenance needs

Audio: Simon Sefzik named to fill Senate vacancy in 42nd District

AUDIO: Senate Republicans step forward with sweeping proposal for tax relief

SRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Wilson on the KXRO Morning News

SRC On Air: Sen. Shelly Short KXLY Radio in Spokane

SRC ON AIR: Sen. Chris Gildon on KTTH Radio’s Jason Rantz Show

AUDIO: Legislative Republicans respond to Governor, lay out goals for session

State legislative Republicans share their vision for the future
Senator Chris Gildon gives the Republican response to the Governor’s State of the State speech, Senate Republican Leader John Braun outlines priorities and House Republican Leader J.T. Wilcox calls for balance. Read More
VIDEO: TVW: Legislative Republican Leadership Media Availability

VIDEO: TVW: Legislative Republican Perspective

SRC On Air: Sen. Brad Hawkins talks with 12th District radio stations KOHO and KPQ in Wenatchee and KOZI in Chelan

VIDEO: TVW: The Impact, featuring Sen. John Braun talking about the Legislative Session.

SRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Wilson on The Dori Monson Show on KIRO Radio

SRC On Air: Sen. Perry Dozier on KONA Radio in the Tri Cities

SRC On Air: Sen. John Braun on The Lars Larson Show

VIDEO: TVW: Seattle City Club 2022 Legislative Preview, featuring Sen. John Braun

VIDEO: TVW: Associated Press Legislative Preview, featuring Senators John Braun and Judy Warnick

SRC On Air: Sen. Curtis King on KIT Radio in Yakima

SRC On Air: Sen. John Braun on KONA Radio in the Tri Cities

AUDIO: Priorities for Washington: Senate Republicans announce 2022 agenda

SRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Wilson on KTTH Mornings

VIDEO: KOMO: New state law proposal aims to stop catalytic converter thieves cold, featuring Sen. Jeff Wilson

AUDIO: Republican legislators unveil ‘Safe Washington’ plan to prioritize policing, public safety and corrections

VIDEO: Republican legislators prioritize policing, public safety and corrections in Safe Washington package

Safe Washington: A Republican Plan for Increasing Public Safety, Reducing Crime and Putting Victims First
State House and Senate Republicans unveil common-sense solutions to the public safety crisis ravaging communities and destroying lives across the state. Read More
Republican legislators prioritize policing, public safety, and corrections in ‘Safe Washington’ Plan

AUDIO: Hawkins proposes Highway 2 traffic flow and safety bill

VIDEO: KING 5: Funeral services for late Washington Sen. Doug Ericksen, featuring Sen. Jeff Wilson

SRC On Air: Sen. Hawkins talks with 12th District radio stations KOHO in Wenatchee and KOZI in Chelan

AUDIO: Republican leaders: Call special session to repeal long-term care tax

STATEMENT — Republican leaders: Call special session to fix or repeal long-term care tax before tax collections begin
Governor’s delay of ‘Washington Cares’ tax won’t prevent January deductions from paychecks OLYMPIA…In response to new information about how the governor’s delay of the long-term care tax won’t stop tax collections in January, Senate Republican Leader John Braun of Centralia and House Republican Leader J.T. Wilcox of Yelm issued this statement: “The governor’s announcement last... Read More
SRC ON AIR: Sen. John Braun on KTTH Radio’s Jason Rantz Show

VIDEO: KOMO: Sen. Doug Ericksen on Vaccinations, featuring Sen. John Braun

Senate Republican Caucus members remember Senator Doug Ericksen
He passed away recently at the age of 52. Read More
SRC On Air: Sen. John Braun on The Commute with Carlson on KVI Radio

AUDIO: Legislature’s new legal challenge to gubernatorial vetoes a united effort, says Braun

AUDIO: Senator Doug Ericksen will be greatly missed, says Braun

SRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Wilson on The Dori Monson Show on KIRO Radio

Legislature’s new legal challenge to gubernatorial vetoes a united effort, says Braun

SRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Wilson on The Commute with Carlson on KVI Radio

AUDIO: Sen. Jeff Wilson issues statement on passing of Sen. Doug Ericksen

Sen. Jeff Wilson issues statement on passing of Sen. Doug Ericksen
Sen. Jeff Wilson, R-Longview, released the following statement regarding the death of Sen. Doug Ericksen, R-Ferndale. Ericksen, 52, died Friday following a month-long illness. “Doug was one of the giants of the Washington Legislature, a fearless voice for the principles he and his constituents held dear. Protection of individual rights and freedoms, preserving the people’s... Read More
VIDEO: KOMO: Washington state Sen. Doug Ericksen passes away, featuring Sen. Jeff Wilson

AUDIO: Senate Republican budget leader says Inslee spending plan disrespects taxpayers

STATEMENT — Senate Republican budget leader says Inslee spending plan disrespects taxpayers

SRC On Air: Sen. Mark Schoesler on The Commute with Carlson on KVI Radio

AUDIO: Hawkins partners with Leavenworth mayor on workforce housing bill

AUDIO: Schoesler calls for Inslee, Democrats to provide tax relief in light of historic inflation

SRC On Air: Sen. Brad Hawkins on The Agenda on KPQ Radio

VIDEO: KING 5: Catalytic converter thefts get attention of Washington state lawmakers

SRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Wilson on The Lars Larson Show

VIDEO: Fox 13 Morning News: Wilson bill targets fast-rising catalytic converter thefts

SRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Wilson on KONA Radio in the Tri Cities

SRC On Air: Senator Brad Hawkins on KONA Radio in the Tri-Cities

AUDIO: Wilson bill targets fast-rising catalytic converter thefts

AUDIO: Hawkins proposes bipartisan school district consolidation bill

SRC On Air: Sen. Mark Schoesler on KONA Radio in the Tri Cities

Supreme Court’s acceptance of Redistricting Commission maps best solution, says Braun

AUDIO: Wagoner pleased to see funding in place for Oso Slide Memorial

SRC On Air: Sen. Hawkins talks with 12th District radio stations KOHO in Wenatchee and KOZI in Chelan

SRC On Air: Sen. Mark Schoesler on KVI Radio’s Ari Hoffman Show

SRC On Air: Sen. Mark Schoesler on The Lars Larson Show

AUDIO: Schoesler: State has plenty of money to pay for transportation without tax increases

AUDIO: 9th Dist. Legislator unhappy with voting maps but says court should approve them

SRC On Air: NW Public Radio: More Than 630 Days And Counting. When Will Inslee’s State Of Emergency End? Featuring Sen. John Braun

Wilson says final 2021 revenue forecast supports her call for tax, inflation relief

AUDIO: Wilson says final 2021 revenue forecast supports her call for tax, inflation relief

Braun urges Supreme Court to adopt Redistricting Commission’s plan

Senate Republicans elect new caucus chair, vice chair, deputy whip

SRC On Air: Sen. Brad Hawkins on The Agenda on KPQ Radio

SRC ON AIR: Sen. Chris Gildon on KTTH Radio’s Jason Rantz Show

SRC ON AIR: Sen. Chris Gildon on Radio Honkook

AUDIO: Hawkins issues statement on Redistricting Commission not finalizing voting maps

Republican leaders release statement on the Legislature defeating Gov. Jay Inslee in the Washington Supreme Court

AUDIO: Gildon introduces legislation to reinstate 21-gun salute on capitol campus

Republican leaders oppose vaccine mandate for the private sector

AUDIO: Hawkins applauds school districts for exploring school calendar reform

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. Read More
SRC On Air: Sen. Mike Padden on The Lars Larson Show

SRC On Air: Sen. Mark Schoesler on The Lars Larson Show

AUDIO: Padden bill would allow voters to repeal long-term care payroll tax

AUDIO: Ericksen: Inslee is only governor to fire unvaccinated workers – other states breathe free

AUDIO: Snake River dams targeted yet again by another study

SRC On Air: Sen. Mark Schoesler on KIRO Radio’s Dori Monson Show

AUDIO: Schoesler: Why are inmates employed within prisons exempt from Governor’s vaccine mandate?

SRC On Air: Sen. Keith Wagoner on The Jason Rantz Show on KTTH

SRC On Air: Sen. Mark Schoesler on The Lars Larson Show

AUDIO: Is Governor extending COVID vaccination mandate to private businesses?

SRC On Air: Sen. Hawkins talks with 12th District radio stations KOHO in Wenatchee and KOZI in Chelan

AUDIO: Vaccine mandate creates more problems for Department of Corrections

Vaccine deadline threatens critical services and public safety as people fear losing jobs and livelihoods
Republican Senators say it’s ridiculous and just plain wrong that thousands are losing jobs due to Governor Inslee’s vaccine mandate. Read More
AUDIO: Braun: Inslee unfairly characterizes unvaccinated Washingtonians, ignores people’s true motives

Braun: Inslee unfairly characterizes unvaccinated Washingtonians, ignores people’s true motives

SRC On Air: Sen. Keith Wagoner on The Lars Larson Show

AUDIO: Wilson calls for executive-powers reform as state of emergency nears 600 days

AUDIO: Vaccine deadline threatens critical services, public safety as people fear losing jobs and livelihoods

Republican leaders: Today’s vaccine deadline threatens critical services, public safety

SRC On Air: Sen. Shelly Short on The Jason Rantz Show on KTTH

SRC On Air: Sen. Perry Dozier on KIRO Radio’s Seattle Morning News

Sen. Braun on Sen. Rivers’ move: ‘We will deeply miss her leadership’

VIDEO: KIRO 7: Long-term care tax deadline looming, featuring Sen. Doug Ericksen

VIDEO: TVW: Inside Olympia – Long-term Care Payroll Tax, featuring Sen. Curtis King

SRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Wilson on KIRO Radio’s Dori Monson Show

Audio: Senators: Governor needs to suspend law launching payroll tax for long-term care

Commissioner Fain releases straightforward plan for Washington’s new congressional districts

AUDIO: Commissioner Fain releases straightforward plan for Washington’s congressional districts

SRC On Air: Sen. Hawkins talks with 12th District radio stations KOHO in Wenatchee and KOZI in Chelan

Wilson’s plan for property-tax relief gets boost from latest revenue forecast

Bipartisan group of senators asks Inslee to suspend upcoming payroll tax, deadline for buying long-term care coverage

AUDIO: Commissioner Joe Fain Releases Draft 2021 Legislative Redistricting Plan

Commissioner Joe Fain releases draft 2021 legislative redistricting plan

AUDIO: Hawkins supports East Wenatchee fireworks ban

SRC On Air: Sen. Doug Ericksen on The Jason Rantz Show on KTTH

SRC On Air: Sen. Chris Gildon on The Lars Larson Show

SRC On Air: Sen. Mike Padden on The Jason Rantz Show on KTTH

VIDEO: KIRO: Republicans respond to prison budget cuts… featuring Senators Mike Padden, Chris Gildon and Keith Wagoner
