Legislature approves controversial sex-ed bill
An extremely controversial sex-ed bill is on its way to the Governor’s desk after Democrats in the state Legislature passed it, despite the deep concerns of many parents and grandparents. Republicans in the House and Senate fought hard to defeat or, at least change...
Sen. Randi Becker announces her retirement
A leader in the state Senate is ready for the next stage in life. Mikaela Hobson tells us about Sen. Randi Becker’s retirement. The views expressed by individual members are not necessarily those of the entire caucus.
Legislature passes bill to ban immigration arrests within mile of courthouses
Is it the year of the criminal in the state Legislature? One Senator thinks so and says this bill proves it. The views expressed by individual members are not necessarily those of the entire caucus.
Intentional HIV Transmission Reduced to Misdemeanor
A person who intentionally exposes a sexual partner to HIV could no longer be charged with a felony under a bill passed by the state Legislature. The views expressed by individual members are not necessarily those of the entire caucus.
This Week in Olympia Feb. 24 – Feb. 28
Tracy Ellis and Mikaela Hobson take a look back at this week in Olympia. The views expressed by individual members are not necessarily those of the entire caucus.
Senate Republican Caucus News Conference on Homelessness
Members of the Senate Republican Caucus discuss homelessness funding in the 2020 Supplemental State Operating Budget during a news conference at the State Capitol. The views expressed by individual members are not necessarily those of the entire caucus.
This Week in Olympia Feb. 17 – Feb. 21
Tracy Ellis and Mikaela Hobson take a look back at this week in Olympia. The views expressed by individual members are not necessarily those of the entire caucus.
Resolution celebrates Washington’s Chinese Americans
The history and contributions of Chinese Americans in Washington were recognized on the state Senate floor. The views expressed by individual members are not necessarily those of the entire caucus.
This Week in Olympia Feb. 10 – Feb. 14
Tracy Ellis and Mikaela Hobson take a look back at this week in Olympia. The views expressed by individual members are not necessarily those of the entire caucus.
Senator Mike Padden’s bill on teacher job-sharing
Some teachers like to job-share, but commonsense bipartisan legislation to allow it to happen in our state appears dead. Senator Mike Padden’s bill in the legislature would let school districts split benefits of the job-sharing teachers. The views expressed by...
Senate Republicans meet with reporters to discuss progress on homelessness
State Senate Republicans met with reporters to discuss the legislative session. Senators Shelly Short and Hans Zeiger say they are finding ways to work with Democrats, especially when it comes to homelessness. The views expressed by individual members are not...
This Week in Olympia Feb. 4 – Feb. 7
Tracy Ellis and Mikaela Hobson take a look back at this week in Olympia. The views expressed by individual members are not necessarily those of the entire caucus.