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AUDIO: Sen. Keith Goehner Talks Masks, DUI Laws, and Ag Challenges on KPQ Legislative Hotline
On KPQ Radio, 12th District Senator Keith Goehner shares his concerns about reactionary legislation and its impact on Washington residents. From opposing a bill banning law enforcement face coverings to questioning the effectiveness of lowering the DUI threshold without stronger enforcement, Goehner emphasizes practical solutions over political optics. He also highlights looming challenges for agriculture,...
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AUDIO: Boehnke advances public safety package to tighten restrictions on sexually violent predator placements
Washington lawmakers are moving to close dangerous gaps in how the state places sexually violent predators in communities. Kelley Payne reports.
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AUDIO: Senate unanimously passes Wagoner bill to strengthen consequences for unlawful firearm possession
State senators send a clear message on firearm safety. Tracy Ellis reports.
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AUDIO: Sen. John Braun with KVI’s Ari Hoffman on Protecting Kids from Fentanyl and Fighting New Taxes
In this KVI interview with Ari Hoffman, Senate Republican Leader John Braun discusses two critical issues facing Washington: public safety and economic stability. Braun explains his push for legislation to hold parents accountable when children are endangered by exposure to fentanyl and other controlled substances. He also addresses growing concerns over proposed new taxes—including a...
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AUDIO: Senate votes yet again to nickname Washington ‘the Evergreen State’
After 133 years, Washington may soon officially become the Evergreen State. Tracy Ellis explains.
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AUDIO: Senate passes Warnick bill to designate official state cactus
The Columbia Plateau cactus is on its way to becoming Washington’s official state cactus. Tracy Ellis has more.
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AUDIO: 35th District lawmakers fight job-killing DOH fee hikes that could top 500%, crush local shellfish industry
Lawmakers are sounding the alarm over a proposed shellfish fee hike that could soar by 500 percent or more. Tracy Ellis reports.
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AUDIO: KOZI Radio: Legislative Update with Sen. Keith Goehner: Taxes, Public Safety, and Community Engagement
Senator Keith Goehner joins KOZI Radio to discuss key issues in the current legislative session, including proposed income tax changes, transportation funding concerns, homelessness strategies, public safety bills, and initiatives affecting citizen rights. He also touched on emerging topics like AI and child safety, urging constituents to stay engaged and provide feedback.
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AUDIO: Live from Olympia: Legislative Updates with Senator Shelly Short and Representatives Andrew Engell & Hunter Abell
Senator Shelly Short and Representatives Andrew Engell and Hunter Abell share updates on key issues impacting Washington’s Seventh Legislative District—from wildfire funding and rural hospital challenges to wildlife management, tax proposals, and the latest on citizen initiatives.
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AUDIO: Sen. Judy Warnick calls for public hearing on women’s sports initiative
A statewide initiative aimed at clarifying who can compete in girls’ sports is now in the Legislature’s hands. Tracy Ellis reports
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AUDIO: Torres bill targets dangerous roadways with new crash prevention zones
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
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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