Podcasts about An Affordable Washington
The Elephant in the Dome Podcast: Budget Battles & Big Decisions – Senators Braun & Gildon Weigh In
Republican Senators John Braun and Chris Gildon break down Washington’s budget debate, tackling spending concerns, new taxes, and the state’s $6.7B shortfall. Can lawmakers solve it without raising costs for families? Get the inside scoop on fiscal responsibility in...
AUDIO: Senate Republican Leadership Update with State Senator John Braun
Senator John Braun gives a legislative update, highlighting the budget process as it heats up. With key decisions looming, Republicans are pushing to control spending without new taxes, aiming to keep costs down while ensuring essential services for Washingtonians.
7th District Legislative update with State Senator Shelly Short
Senator Shelly Short discusses the unexpected turn in emergency powers reform, where Democrats' proposal undercuts current law, leading the governor to support the Republican version. She also highlights ongoing discussions about a controversial environmental bill...
AUDIO: 19th District Legislative update with State Senator Jeff Wilson
Senator Jeff Wilson discusses a new bill tackling the rising theft of electric vehicle charging station equipment. With Seattle seeing 6% of charging cords stolen, the bill aims to curb this growing crime by involving experts in a think tank to develop solutions.
AUDIO: 9th District Legislative update with State Senator Mark Schoesler
Senator Mark Schoesler shares concerns about rising costs for Washington residents, including a looming cell phone tax hike, increased Discover Pass fees, and a 38% jump in fishing and hunting licenses. He opposes giving Fish and Wildlife unchecked power to raise fees...
AUDIO: Wagoner removes anti parent provision from bill to protect kids online
An anti-parent provision in a bill designed to protect kids online is no longer part of the legislation - thanks to a state Senator. Tracy Ellis explains
VIDEO—TVW—The Impact—Road Usage Charge in Focus with Sen. Curtis King
An in-depth look at the proposed road usage charge to tax drivers by the mile, pitched as an eventual fuel tax replacement. Interviews with the Ranking Republican Member on the Senate Transportation Committee, Sen. Curtis King and the Democratic House Transportation...
VIDEO: Senate Republican Leader John Braun | Legislative Update
We're now in Week 7 of the 2025 Legislative Session, and things are heating up in Olympia! Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia, gives us the inside scoop on key legislative milestones, including the fiscal cutoff and the big debates headed to the Senate floor. He also shares...
AUDIO: Senate unanimously passes Boehnke election-security bill
The state Senate just gave a unanimous thumbs-up to a bill aimed at tightening election security. Kimberly Wirtz reports.
NEWSFLASH: Reaction to Gov. Ferguson’s budget plan & victory on wood stoves
LISTEN: Reaction to Gov. Ferguson's budget plan Democrats want to raise taxes. We want to implement savings and efficiencies. What does Gov. Ferguson want? The new governor held a press conference Thursday to share "savings and efficiencies" he'd like to...
AUDIO: Republican budget leader welcomes Ferguson’s savings suggestions
Gov. Bob Ferguson released his cost-cutting ideas, and Senate Republican budget leader Chris Gildon is giving credit—with some skepticism. Tracy Ellis explains.
SRC On Air | Sen. Goehner | KPQ Radio
Senator Keith Goehner joined KPQ to discuss legislative updates, focusing on budget priorities and financial challenges in Olympia. He highlighted the divide between Republicans and Democrats on spending, revenue, and taxation, emphasizing concerns over excessive...
AUDIO: Wagoner working to remove anti-parent provision from bill aimed at protecting kids on internet
Protecting kids online is the purpose of a bill in Olympia, but one provision has some parents nervous. Tracy Ellis tells us what a state Senator is doing to fix it.
SRC On-Air—KVI—Ari Hoffman—State’s budget shortfall another example of Democrats using scare tactics to justify unnecessary tax increases
Senator Chris Gildon reveals that the real deficit is around $6.7 billion—far lower than the $12–16 billion figure Democrats are pushing. The inflated number comes from overspending, including Governor Inslee’s reckless $4 billion in state employee raises without a...
SRC On Air: Sen. John Braun on The Lars Larson Show
Senator John Braun joins Lars Larson to talk about the Initiative Killer bill that threatens Washington's initiative process with the possibility of fines or jail time for signature gatherers.
SRC On Air: Sen. Keith Goehner on KOZI Radio in Chelan
Sen. Keith Goehner on KOZI Radio discusses his bill allowing detached ADUs in rural areas, budget challenges with a $10-12B shortfall, proposed tax increases, the road usage charge, and parental rights concerns. He highlighted transparency in school-parent...
VIDEO: Legislative Republican Leadership Media Availability
Republican lawmakers hold a media availability to discuss key legislative priorities. They focus on public safety, affordability, and education, raising concerns over new tax proposals and state budget shortfalls. They also oppose bills on parental rights and...
AUDIO: Washington State Senate Unanimously Approves Memorial Designation for Fallen Trooper Charles Frank Noble, Jr.
Honoring a hero: The state Senate votes to name an overpass after a fallen Trooper. Tracy Ellis reports.
BILL ALERT: Senate and House budget committees hearing bills this week to raise taxes/fees
TELL DEMOCRATS THEY DON'T NEED MORE OF YOUR MONEY The Senate Ways & Means Committee and the House Appropriations Committee will both hear a variety of bills this week that will impose new or higher taxes and fees on Washington taxpayers. Two of the bills give...
SRC On Air: Sen. Shelly Short on KOMW in Omak
Sen. Shelly Short discusses legislative updates on Okanagan Country Radio. She highlights the failure of Rep. Andrew Engell’s wolf bill due to political bargaining, the defeat of a woodstove regulation bill, and ongoing concerns about tax increases, road usage...