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VIDEO: TVW: Washington to Washington: Tariffs & The Economy featuring Sen. Chris Gildon

Published on January 13, 2026
From the ports to farms to high-tech manufacturing and the grocery aisles, federal tariff policy has wide-ranging implications. What is the impact of hundreds of millions in tariffs and the outlook for the future in Washington. Republicans take issue with the focus on tariffs and believe there are greater threats to the state’s economy. Sen....
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AUDIO: Sen. Keith Goehner Talks Budget Strains, Taxes, and Local Control on KOZI

Published on January 13, 2026
Sen. Keith Goehner joins KOZI to discuss revenue shortfalls, proposed income‑tax changes, limits on citizen initiatives, law‑enforcement oversight, housing solutions, and why public engagement matters as the 2026 session gets underway.
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AUDIO: Voices from the 7th Legislative District: Short, Engell & Abell Kick Off the 2026 Session on KOMW

Published on January 12, 2026
Sen. Shelly Short and Reps. Andrew Engell and Hunter Abell chat about the start of the 2026 session, sharing stories from home and breaking down issues like taxes, agriculture, public safety, and what matters most to folks across the 7th District.
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AUDIO: Amid growing concern about daycare fraud, senator protests legislation that would reduce public scrutiny

Published on January 12, 2026
Lawmakers in Olympia are facing tough questions about daycare oversight, and one state senator says Democrats are responding by dimming transparency. Tracy Ellis reports.
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Daycare Fraud: Is Scrutiny Racist? Plus, Democrats’ Piecrust Tax Promises—The Elephant in the Dome Podcast

Published on January 08, 2026
Sen. John Braun breaks down rising daycare‑fraud concerns, why investigating isn’t racist, and why Democrats’ “piecrust” tax promises could mean a new income tax and higher property taxes this session. TRANSCRIPT
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