Podcasts about An Affordable Washington
AUDIO: As summer heat looms, Warnick pushes for wildfire insurance transparency and central Washington water security
With the summer heat kicking in, Central Washington is bracing for drought—but a state senator says water is only half the battle. Tracy Ellis explains.
The Elephant in the Dome Podcast: Is Washington Misdiagnosing the Homeless Crisis? | Jonathan Choe & Sen. Chris Gildon
Is housing really the solution to Washington’s homelessness crisis? Senator Chris Gildon and investigative journalist Jonathan Choe discuss why "Housing First" models are failing. They explore the impact of fentanyl, the lack of taxpayer accountability, and why...
Transcript: The Elephant in the Dome Podcast: Is Washington Misdiagnosing the Homeless Crisis? | Jonathan Choe & Sen. Chris Gildon
Tracy Ellis: It’s The Elephant in the Dome, the official podcast of the Washington State Senate Republican caucus. I’m Tracy Ellis, with Senator Chris Gildon. Washington is still facing a homelessness crisis. Is the legislature doing enough? We're joined by...
AUDIO: Governor should explain why temporary gas-price relief isn’t worth considering
A state Senator says families deserve an honest talk about why Washington gas prices are some of the highest in America. Tracy Ellis explains.
AUDIO: Longview senator calls for thorough, transparent state investigation of deadly spill
In the wake of a catastrophic tank collapse that turned deadly, the focus in Longview and in the state legislature is shifting toward the search for answers. Tracy Ellis tells us a Senator wants a full accounting from the state.
AUDIO: Sen. Jeff Wilson on the Longview Paper Mill Disaster
A chemical tank ruptured at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging mill in Longview, leaving several dead and injured. State Sen. Jeff Wilson (R-Longview) joined OPB’s Think Out Loud to discuss the tragedy. A Longview native and former hazardous waste management contractor who...
Is This Law Killing Your Wallet? The Truth About WA Gas Prices on The Elephant in the Dome podcast
In this episode of The Elephant in the Dome, Senator Chris Gildon and the Washington Policy Center's Todd Myers break down Washington’s Climate Commitment Act. Discover how this "cap-and-tax" law secretly targets your energy bills, driving gas prices up by 55 cents a...
TRANSCRIPT: Is This Law Killing Your Wallet? The Truth About WA Gas Prices on The Elephant in the Dome Podcast
It's the Elephant in the Dome. The official podcast of the Washington State Senate Republican Caucus. I'm Tracy Ellis with Senator Chris Gildon. So Washington's Climate Commitment Act. You may have heard of it. It's basically a cap and invest program that requires...
NEWSFLASH: Status report on the Interstate 5 bridge over the Columbia River
Those who live in Southwest Washington know all too well that the Interstate 5 Bridge over the Columbia River at Vancouver needs to be replaced. In truth, it has needed replacement for years. When lawmakers debated a new bridge 13 years ago, the estimated cost was...
AUDIO: Delaying light rail offers best hope for new bridge
Thirteen years ago, $3.5 billion would have paid for a whole new Columbia River bridge—today, it only covers the light rail. Tracy Ellis has this update.
Starbucks, Sonics, and the I-5 Bridge: Washington is more expensive because of Democrat policies and it’s affecting everyone and everything
Is Washington losing its competitive edge? In this episode of The Elephant in the Dome, Senate Republican Leader John Braun breaks down the affordability crisis hitting our state. From Starbucks’ Nashville expansion and record-breaking tax increases to the stalled...
TRANSCRIPT: Starbucks, Sonics, and the I-5 Bridge: Washington is more expensive because of Democrat policies and it’s affecting everyone and everything
Tracy Ellis: It's the Elephant in the Dome, the official podcast of the Washington State Senate Republican Caucus. I'm Tracy Ellis, here with Senate Republican Leader John Braun. Starbucks was founded here in Seattle, and we always think of it as a Washington company,...
AUDIO: KTTH’s Jason Rantz Show: MacEwen Calls for Special Session Over State Energy Crisis
State Senator Drew MacEwen joins Jason Rantz to discuss the urgent need for a special session to address rising utility and gas costs. MacEwen argues that current state policies are failing families and calls for immediate legislative action to provide relief and...
AUDIO: Schoesler asks if Ferguson is following “spirit of law” with PDC appointments
Is the state’s campaign-finance watchdog losing its balance? Tracy Ellis reports.
AUDIO/VIDEO: MacEwen calls for special session to confront ‘Made-in-Olympia’ energy crisis and demand ratepayer relief
Washington’s energy rates were once among the lowest in the nation, but a state senator says Democrat policies are turning them into a 'financial catastrophe.' Tracy Ellis reports. FOR MORE FROM SENATOR MACEWEN ON THIS TOPIC, CHECK OUT HIS YouTube SHORT:...
MacEwen calls for special session to confront ‘Made-in-Olympia’ energy crisis and demand ratepayer relief
Today State Sen. Drew MacEwen, R-Shelton, issued a formal demand for an immediate special session of the Washington State Legislature to address the compounding effects of skyrocketing fuel prices, hidden utility taxes, and looming double-digit electricity rate hikes....
Investigating DCYF: Oversight and Accountability for Washington’s Children on The Elephant in the Dome Podcast
Senate Republican Leader John Braun discusses the urgent need for oversight at the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF). He explores massive legal payouts for negligence, the impact of the "Keeping Families Together Act," and how other states are...
Transcript: Investigating DCYF: Oversight and Accountability for Washington’s Children
Tracy Ellis: It's the Elephant in the Dome, the official podcast of the Washington State Senate Republican Caucus. I'm Tracy Ellis, and I’m here with Senate Republican Leader John Braun. We’ve been talking a lot recently about the Department of Children, Youth, and...
The High Cost of Gas and Energy: The Elephant in the Dome Podcast with Senator John Braun
Senate Republican Leader John Braun discusses Washington's soaring energy costs. From record-high gas prices and the Climate Commitment Act to the future of nuclear power and data centers, Braun explores how state policies impact your wallet and outlines Republican...
TRANSCRIPT: The High Cost of Energy: The Elephant in the Dome
Tracy Ellis: It's the Elephant in the Dome, the official podcast of the Washington State Senate Republican Caucus. I'm Tracy Ellis with Republican leader John Braun. I filled up my car the other day, and even though it was at Costco, it was still pretty expensive. But...