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OLYMPIA—Sen. Nikki Torres has introduced legislation to provide a permanent sales and use tax exemption for baby and adult diapers, delivering direct tax relief for families and caregivers facing everyday costs, including those caring for elderly loved ones. “There’s a lot of talk in Olympia about raising taxes, but not nearly enough about tax breaks,”...

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...

After 133 years, Washington may soon officially become the Evergreen State. Tracy Ellis explains.

The Columbia Plateau cactus is on its way to becoming Washington’s official state cactus. Tracy Ellis has more.

The 2026 legislative session is well underway, and work is moving quickly in Olympia. As key decisions begin to take shape, I want to keep you informed about what’s happening at the Capitol, what I’m working on, and how the priorities of the 8th Legislative District are guiding my work. The 8th District is home...

Lawmakers are sounding the alarm over a proposed shellfish fee hike that could soar by 500 percent or more. Tracy Ellis reports.

In this legislative update video, Sen. Phil Fortunato, R-Auburn, explains why fast-tracking the Fairfax Bridge replacement is critical for communities in the 31st Legislative District and access to Mount Rainier. Fortunato outlines his push to move the project to a design-build process — a step that could shave a year or more off construction time...

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.

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.

A statewide initiative aimed at clarifying who can compete in girls’ sports is now in the Legislature’s hands. Tracy Ellis reports

OLYMPIA — Sen. Judy Warnick is urging the Legislature to hold a public hearing on Initiative Measure No. IL26-638, a certified initiative addressing participation standards in interscholastic sports, saying it should move through the normal legislative process and be openly vetted. “This initiative was signed by hundreds of thousands of Washingtonians and certified by the...

Lives lost on dangerous roads pushes a state Senator to act. Tracy Ellis reports.