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Goehner calls for lower costs, not bigger government, to fix housing shortage
Sen. Keith Goehner/R-Dryden/Credit: Washington State Senate DRYDEN… The top Republican member of the Washington State Senate Housing Committee today expressed serious concerns about the governor’s newly announced $244 million housing plan, warning that the proposal relies almost entirely on government subsidies and nonprofit development while failing to address the main barriers to large-scale housing construction....
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The Elephant in the Dome Podcast—Washington’s Power Crunch: John Braun on the Future of the Grid
Senate Republican Leader John Braun joins The Elephant in the Dome to break down Washington’s looming power shortage, the TransAlta coal‑to‑gas transition, the role of hydro and nuclear, and what it will take to keep energy reliable and affordable. TRANSCRIPT
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NEWS: Lawmakers unveil sweeping bipartisan plan to confront Washington’s public defender crisis
OLYMPIA—Sen. Nikki Torres (R-Pasco) and Rep. Adison Richards (D-Gig Harbor) announced a wide-ranging package of bills aimed at stabilizing and strengthening the state’s strained public defense system. The proposal comes as Washington’s legal system faces mounting operational pressures, with updated caseload standards increasing demands across the board for public defenders and prosecutors alike. “When I...
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VIDEO: Washington senators propose bill aiming to make state release of serial rapists more difficult
Two months after the release of the late Kevin Coe, Senator Mark Schoesler is proposing a bill that would make it harder to release those convicted of rape.
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AUDIO: Wilson bill would permit voluntary contributions for sea lion control
Sea lions are taking a big bite out of Washington’s salmon runs — and Senator Jeff Wilson says boaters can help. Tracy Ellis explains.
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AUDIO: KONA Radio: Schoesler Pushes Back on Serial Rapist Releases
On KONA Radio’s The Bottom Line, Sen. Mark Schoesler discusses his bipartisan bill to block the release of serial rapists who refuse treatment or show no remorse. Schoesler says victims deserve protection and lawmakers must close loopholes that allowed Kevin Coe’s release.
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AUDIO: Schoesler introduces bipartisan bill making it harder to release serial rapists
Following the release of Spokane’s ‘South Hill Rapist,’ a state Senator is pressing for change. Tracy Ellis reports.
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The Elephant in the Dome podcast: Jobs Tax. Income Tax. Innovation Tax. Sen. John Braun Says: Enough to Democrat Tax Hikes!
Democrats are pushing a slew of new taxes — from jobs to income to innovation — that threaten Washington’s economy and working families. Sen. John Braun calls out their tax agenda, warning it will punish small businesses, stifle growth, and demand urgent conservative solutions. TRANSCRIPT
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AUDIO: Sen. Leonard Christian on Paid Protester Taxes — Ari Hoffman Show
On the Ari Hoffman Show (Talk Radio 570 KVI), Sen. Leonard Christian breaks down his proposal to tax paid protester services. He shares the rationale, reactions from both parties, and how it spotlights bigger debates on taxation and priorities in Olympia.
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AUDIO: Focus is on Ferguson following year’s final revenue forecast, says Republican budget leader
The clock is now ticking on the Governor’s latest affordability test. Tracy Ellis explains.
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The Elephant in the Dome Podcast: Bill Gates Rethinks Climate, Washington Rethinks Dinner: Sen. Braun on Climate Costs and Dining Dilemmas
Sen. John Braun discusses Bill Gates’ climate pivot, the real-world impact of the Climate Commitment Act, and why Washington tops the charts for dining costs. Listen to this timely conversation about affordability, policy, and political accountability. TRANSCRIPT
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Action needed as region’s shortage of reliable energy nears crisis level, Boehnke warns
Sen. Matt Boehnke, R-Kennewick/CREDIT: Washington State Legislature OLYMPIA… Senator Matt Boehnke today issued a strong warning about the Pacific Northwest’s energy future, citing a new analysis that projects potential power shortfalls in the region during extreme conditions. The analysis, conducted by Energy + Environmental Economics for the region’s largest utilities, models thousands of years of...
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