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Sen. Braun The Elephant in the Dome Podcast: Reducing Sentences for Violent Crimes? Washington’s Shocking New Bills VIDEO: Senator John Braun discusses legislative session progress, juvenile rehab, and parents’ rights bill VIDEO: Legislative Republican Leadership...
SRC On Air: Sen. Mark Schoesler on KONA Radio in the Tri Cities
Sen. Mark Schoesler on KONA discussing his bill aligning county board vacancy rules with the Constitution, criticizing green energy policies, sanctuary state funding risks, state budget issues, firearm taxes, and the cow flatulence bill.
The Elephant in the Dome Podcast: Reducing Sentences for Violent Crimes? Washington’s Shocking New Bills
In this episode of the Elephant in the Dome, Senator John Braun and hosts Tracy Ellis and Lauden Espinoza dive into the shocking legislation proposed in Washington state that would reduce sentences for violent crimes—including those involving firearms. How does this...
VIDEO: Senator John Braun discusses legislative session progress, juvenile rehab, and parents’ rights bill
State Senator John Braun provides an update on the 2025 legislative session, discussing committee activities, upcoming floor periods, and budget negotiations. He highlights key issues, including juvenile rehabilitation center management and a controversial bill on...
AUDIO: 7th District Legislative Update with State Senator Shelly Short
Senator Shelly Short discusses the upcoming battle over the Parental Rights Initiative. She criticizes a Democrat bill, which she believes undermines parental rights and interferes with the parent-child relationship. Senator Short emphasizes the importance of parental...
AUDIO: 9th District Legislative Update: Senator Schoesler Defends Parents Rights Initiative Against Senate Education Committee Chair
AUDIO: State Senator Mark Schoesler criticizes the Democrat Senate Education Committee chair for attempting to dismantle the Parents’ Rights Initiative, which was passed unanimously in the Senate a year ago. He emphasizes the importance of respecting parents' rights...
VIDEO: Senator Mark Schoesler Discusses New Gun Control Bills in Washington
State Senator Mark Schoesler discusses various Democrat bills targeting legal gun owners in Washington. He argues that these bills unfairly restrict law-abiding citizens while criminals ignore the laws. https://youtu.be/wZ-Z7uaIrFc?si=Hqg7UEsXzVkJx_b8
AUDIO: 19th District Legislative Update with Sen. Jeff Wilson
In this 19th District Legislative Update, Sen. Jeff Wilson talks about his bills to streamline permitting for kit homes, aiming to address Washington's housing shortage by making construction quicker and more affordable, similar to prewar Sears homes.
AUDIO: Goehner proposes license plate to promote organ donation
A new bill aims to create a 'Donate Life' license plate to raise awareness about organ donation. Tracy Ellis reports.
SRC On Air: Sen. Keith Goehner on KPQ Radio in Wenatchee
Sen. Keith Goehner on KPQ Radio discusses state legislative perspectives on Trump Administration policies, government checks and balances, state budgets, the Confluence Parkway project, rent control, parental rights, unemployment insurance for striking workers, and...
VIDEO: KEPR-TV: State senator Jeff Wilson introduces bill to ease housing shortage with kit homes
The proposed legislation, a combination of two separate bills, seeks to reduce state zoning restrictions to facilitate the construction of pre-fabricated homes and establish a new classification for those under 800 square feet. https://youtu.be/LYoeI1cI4TU
AUDIO: Wilson legislation clears way for kit homes, one solution to housing crisis
Legislation paving the way for kit homes could offer a practical solution to the housing crisis by removing state barriers to siting and permitting. Tracy Ellis reports.
SRC On Air: Sen. Paul Harris on KIHR Radio in Hood River
Sen. Paul Harris joins Mark Bailey on KIHR Radio to discuss the current state budget, emphasizing the critical need for increased funding in education and transportation. He commends Governor Ferguson's strategic approach to spending cuts. Additionally, Sen. Harris...
SRC On Air: Sen. Chris Gildon on KVI Radio’s Ari Hoffman Show
Sen. Gildon talks about how state government tort liability costs are surging, with over $500 million paid out in the last two years and 2025 set to be even costlier. His bill aims to boost legislative oversight to curb these expenses.
VIDEO: Legislative Republican Leadership Media Availability
Senators John Braun and Chris Gildon, along with other Legislative Republican leaders, hold their weekly media availability to discuss the 2025 legislative session. Topics include new House Democrat rules that could limit Republican debate, the budget, children's...
VIDEO UPDATE: Sen. Perry Dozier
Sen. Perry Dozier, R-Waitsburg, reports from the state Capitol on the 2025 legislative session, sharing information about salmon-recovery legislation he has filed, and a partisan effort to dismantle the parental-rights law created by Initiative 2081 --- which drew...
SRC On Air: Sen. Keith Goehner on KOZI Radio in Chelan
Sen. Keith Goehner on KOZI Radio discusses international relations, housing, state spending and taxes, the importance of staying connected and more.
SRC/HRC On Air: Sen. Short and Reps. Engell and Abell on KOMW in Omak
7th District State Legislators Senator Shelly Short and Representatives Andrew Engell and Hunter Abell discuss Senate Democrat efforts to overturn the Parental Rights Initiative, the new House Democrat rules that could limit Republican debate, and a range of other hot...
VIDEO UPDATE: Sen. Chris Gildon
Sen. Chris Gildon, R-Puyallup, provides an update from the state Capitol on the 2025 legislative session. He discusses efforts to impose rent controls and introduces legislation aimed at holding state agencies accountable for mismanagement that leads to costly court...
VIDEO UPDATE: Sen. Mark Schoesler
9th District Sen. Mark Schoesler discusses House Bill 1334, a Democrat-sponsored measure that proposes to significantly increase the property tax limit without requiring a public vote. https://youtu.be/ASu6MKfvHJk?si=WplV5SKJi_ANxMx7