Emotional testimony on Sen. Steve O’Ban’s bill to help people with severe mental illness
People with severe mental illness who are in and out of mental hospitals and jails because they refuse treatment could soon get some help. State Senator Steve O’Ban is sponsoring a bill that would allow courts to assign a special guardian to make care decisions for...
A business tax increase balloons to one billion dollars under a bill sponsored by State Senate Democrats
Senators started debate on the measure. The proposed legislation replaces a deeply flawed bill Democrats passed last year, but it hikes business taxes even more. Republicans attempted to exempt many businesses that can least afford the higher tax. Democrats didn’t...
Salmon Repopulation Act and Orca Recovery Media Briefing
What do Puget Sound orcas need? They need salmon for food. Four Republican State Senators and a Representative held a media briefing on salmon hatchery legislation aimed at saving the orcas. The views expressed by individual members are not necessarily those of the...
Senator Tim Sheldon on International Holocaust Remembrance Day
It’s the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the largest Nazi concentration and death camp, Auschwitz. The State Senate passed a resolution in support of International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Senator Tim Sheldon tells the story of Auschwitz survivor Arnold Zweig....
Two State Senate Republican Leaders on Centennial Anniversary of Women Being Allowed to Vote
August 26th is the 100th Anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, giving women the right to vote. State Senate Republican Floor Leader Shelly Short and Senate Caucus Vice Chair Judy Warnick share their thoughts. Click here for more information on our...
This Week in Olympia Jan. 20 – Jan. 24
Tracy Ellis and Mikaela Hobson take a look back at this week in Olympia. The views expressed by individual members are not necessarily those of the entire caucus.
Senate Republican’s comprehensive plan to address homelessness
State Senate Republicans have a plan to address homelessness. They’re ready to fight for real solutions instead of throwing money at a broken system. Senators Hans Zeiger, Phil Fortunato, Steve O’Ban and John Braun held a homelessness crisis news conference. ...
This Week in Olympia Jan. 13 – Jan. 17
Tracy Ellis takes 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 details problems at the scandal plagued state Department of Corrections
The prison problems are prompting a trio of Senate Republicans to introduce a package of sweeping reforms. Senators Padden, Keith Wagoner and Steve O’Ban are sponsoring measures. The views expressed by individual members are not necessarily those of the entire...
Senator John Braun responds to Governor Inslee’s State of the State
The Republican Response to Governor Jay Inslee’s State of the State Address emphasized the need to get things done without taking more of your money or raiding the state’s savings account. The views expressed by individual members are not necessarily...
Senators Schoesler and Zeiger Preview Upcoming Session
State Senate Republican Leader Mark Schoesler and Republican Senator Hans Zeiger spoke at the annual Associated Press Legislative Preview for the 2020 session. The views expressed by individual members are not necessarily those of the entire caucus.
Senator Keith Wagoner Talks About Safety in Prisons
State Senator Keith Wagoner wants to make prisons safer. The views expressed by individual members are not necessarily those of the entire caucus.