Podcasts about An Affordable Washington

Senate Republican Leader John Braun joins KVI Radio’s John Carlson to discuss his recent breakfast meeting with Gov. Bob Ferguson, where they covered several key issues.

Senator Short talks about how controversial legislation that weakens the Parental Rights Initiative cleared the Senate after a floor fight and the Senate’s move to allow Gov. Ferguson to choose his own Fish and Wildlife commissioners.

Sen. Wilson talks about getting a handle on Washington’s ‘forever chemical’ problem by launching a study of biosolids, and he discusses seals and sea lions that are returning to local waterways to turn salmon into a snack.

Senator Jim McCune talks to Lars Larson about the Senate passage of a bill he says weakens last year’s Parents’ Rights Initiative by removing key parental notification rights codified in the initiative.

Sen. Braun talks about a bill that cleared the State Senate that removes key parental notification rights codified in last year’s Parents’ Rights Initiative.

Sen. Schoesler explains why he voted no on legislation that cleared the State Senate that many say weakens the Parents’ Rights Initiative. He also gives some examples of what he sees as wasteful spending.

Senators Shelley Short and Judy Warnick discuss Governor Ferguson’s approach, bipartisan cooperation, parental rights, girls' athletics, the Fish and Wildlife Commission, and legislation on building codes and wood stoves. They express cautious optimism but emphasize...

The State Senate once again voted unanimously to officially declare Washington 'The Evergreen State.' Tracy Ellis reports.

Legislation moving through the Washington state legislature could change where mobile dwelling units—like travel trailers and campers—can be placed and rented. Tracy Ellis reports.

Controversial legislation that weakens the Parents’ Bill of Rights Initiative cleared the State Senate. Tracy Ellis reports the bill comes just a year after the Legislature approved the initiative.

Senator Jeff Wilson on Local Matters with Johnny Manson discussing key legislative efforts, including housing affordability, fair EV road fees, election security, and squatter laws. He supports tsunami evacuation towers and budget management. He aims for bipartisan...

Senator Kurtis King on KIT Radio discussing Governor Ferguson’s promising start, bipartisan reactions, and a hopeful yet cautious outlook. He highlights budget challenges, transportation funding shortfalls, and efforts to work across party lines while avoiding tax...

A state senator is pushing hard to keep the four lower Snake River dams intact. Tracy Ellis explains.

In an interview with CKNW's Mike Smyth, Washington State Senator Drew MacEwen talks about the recent U.S.-Canada tariff issues, President Trump's approach to trade negotiations, and the broader concerns of border security and the fentanyl crisis. MacEwen discusses his...

Senator Shelly Short joined KOZI Radio to discuss several key issues. She addressed Democratic opposition to last year's parental rights initiative and the broader initiative process. Additionally, she spoke on topics such as tariffs, proposed woodstove regulations,...

Sen. Shelly Short and Reps. Andrew Engell and Hunter Abell discuss wolves, Democrat efforts to overturn the Parental Rights Initiative, 2nd Amendment rights, attacks on the initiative process, excessive regulations and more.