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AUDIO: Torres bill targets dangerous roadways with new crash prevention zones

Published on January 23, 2026
Lives lost on dangerous roads pushes a state Senator to act. Tracy Ellis reports.  
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AUDIO: Sen. Jeff Wilson Warns Against “Initiative Killer” on The Ari Hoffman Show

Published on January 23, 2026
Senator Jeff Wilson joined KVI’s Ari Hoffman Show to sound the alarm on a proposal that would make Washington’s initiative process harder. The plan adds new hurdles like requiring 1,000 signatures before starting, extra verification steps, and restrictions on paid signature gatherers—moves Wilson says will silence voters and gut direct democracy. He calls fraud claims...
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AUDIO: 7th Legislative District Update: Senator Shelly Short Opposes Initiative Restrictions and Pushes Wildlife Management Reform

Published on January 23, 2026
Senator Shelly Short speaks out against a bill that would make it harder for Washingtonians to file and run initiatives, calling it an attack on citizen voices. She also highlights her support for a new approach to wildlife management aimed at addressing declining deer populations and balancing predator-prey dynamics. Short emphasizes the need for accountability...
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AUDIO: Legislative Update: Senate Republican Leader John Braun Warns Against Bill Limiting Citizen Initiatives

Published on January 23, 2026
Senate Republican Leader John Braun raises concerns about a bill introduced by the Democratic majority that would make it harder for Washingtonians to propose initiatives and gather signatures. Braun argues that the measure undermines direct democracy guaranteed by the state constitution and reflects an effort to consolidate legislative power at the expense of citizen involvement.
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AUDIO: 9th Legislative District Update: Senator Mark Schoesler Discusses Tax Proposals and Capital Budget Concerns in Week Two of Session

Published on January 23, 2026
Senator Mark Schoesler provides insight into the second week of the legislative session. He highlights the flood of new tax proposals—ranging from utility and cellphone taxes to income and wealth taxes—and their impact on hardworking families. Schoesler also shares details on his bill to rein in school construction costs and voices concerns about inefficiencies in...
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A weekly summary of Senate Republican Caucus content, featuring links to videos, radio and podcast appearances, press releases, social media posts, priority bills, and a short list of bad bills to watch.

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May 01, 2025
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The Deputies Podcast: Sine Die & the Aftermath: Washington’s Budget, Taxes & What’s Next

Deputy House Republican Leader Chris Corry and Deputy Senate Republican Leader Drew MacEwen dive into the aftermath of Washington’s grueling legislative session, dissecting the impact of $10 billion in new taxes, property tax changes, and spending hikes. They unpack the potential consequences for families, discuss the growing abuse of emergency clauses, and offer insights into...
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March 21, 2025
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The Deputies Podcast: Senate Democrat Taxes

In this episode of The Deputies, Rep. Chris Corry and Sen. Drew MacEwen discuss a range of proposed taxes, including increases to the B&O tax, wealth tax, and property tax. They highlight the potential economic impacts, like driving businesses out of state and increasing costs for Washington residents. They also touch on bipartisan leadership, paying...
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