Podcasts about An Affordable Washington
AUDIO: Budget leader worries drop in state revenue will bring attempt to expand state tax on capital-gains income
A state Senator worries that a drop in projected revenue will bring an attempt to expand the capital-gains income tax. Tracy Ellis explains.
SRC On Air: Sen. Mike Padden on The Lars Larson Show
Sen. Mike Padden talks to Lars Larson about parental rights, police pursuits, illegal drugs, and more.
AUDIO: Sen. Padden’s office and Spokane Conservation District hosting pollinator-habitat workshop June 25
An opportunity for you to learn about what to plant to make pollinators happy is coming to Spokane. Tracy Ellis explains.
The Elephant in the Dome Podcast: New laws on police pursuits, parental rights, income taxes go into effect
New laws are going into effect that impact police pursuits, parental rights, and income taxes in Washington. The legislature passed three initiatives related to those issues. Senators Mike Padden, Shelly Short, and Matt Boehnke talk about them.
AUDIO: Police pursuit, parental rights, income tax laws go into effect
New laws that go into effect this week (June 6) impact police pursuits, parental rights, and income taxes in Washington. Tracy Ellis reports.
AUDIO: Boehnke disagrees with Inslee’s decision to ignore recommendations on Horse Heaven Hills project
A state Senator says Governor Inslee’s action on a proposed wind farm leaves birds and people twisting in the wind. Tracy Ellis explains.
The Elephant in the Dome Podcast: Sen. Mike Padden on increase in fatal car wrecks
Washington is grappling with a surge in deadly and serious injury car crashes. The Traffic Safety Commission says Washington hit a 33-year high in traffic deaths. Nearly half of those deaths involved drivers impaired by drugs or alcohol.
AUDIO: Washington is facing a concerning increase in fatal and severe injury car wrecks
Washington is grappling with a surge in deadly and serious injury car crashes. Tracy Ellis reports.
The Elephant in the Dome Podcast: Republicans applaud Center For Behavioral Health and Learning opening
Republican senators applaud the opening of the center, stressing its importance amid the opioid crisis. Senator Lynda Wilson highlights the need for both treatment and accountability.
AUDIO: Senate Republicans applaud opening of Center For Behavioral Health and Learning
State Senate Republicans are applauding the opening of a major new facility that combines treatment with training - the University of Washington Center for Behavioral Health and Learning. Tracy Ellis reports.
AUDIO: Baltimore bridge disaster is wake-up call for Washington state, says Longview Senator
The Baltimore bridge disaster is prompting concerns about a Longview span and other Washington crossings. Tracy Ellis reports.
SRC On Air: Sen. John Braun on The Lars Larson Show
Sen. John Braun tells Lars Larson infant fentanyl overdoses warrant felony charges and blasts Democrats’ lack of action on the effects of the fentanyl crisis on kids.
AUDIO: Infant fentanyl overdoses warrant felony charges, says Braun
The State Senate Republican leader is blasting House Democrats’ lack of action on the effects of the fentanyl crisis on kids. Tracy Ellis explains.
SRC On Air: Sen. Ron Muzzall on The Lars Larson Show
Sen. Ron Muzzall talks to Lars Larson about why Washington is losing so many farms - 14 a week over the last five years.
SRC On Air: Sen. John Braun on The Lars Larson Show
Sen. John Braun talks to Lars Larson about the impact of anti-Israel protests on Washington schools.
The Elephant in the Dome Podcast: Will the last one on the farm please close the gate?
A recent Seattle Times Op-Ed asks: Washington is losing farms and food-producing land - does anyone care? Senator Ron Muzzall, a farmer, and the ranking Republican on the Senate Ag Committee explains why people should care.
The Elephant in the Dome Podcast: Antisemitic rhetoric from teacher, and during dangerous illegal protest, Braun reacts
A Seattle teacher makes blatantly antisemitic comments. An illegal antisemitic protest blocks airport access. What’s going on? Senate Republican Leader John Braun joins host Tracy Ellis.
SRC On Air: Sen. John Braun on KVI Radio’s Ari Hoffman Show
Sen. John Braun talks to KVI Radio’s Ari Hoffman about the hateful antisemitic protests that are illegally blocking state roadways.
AUDIO: Right to protest does not include blocking airport access, says Braun
The right to protest shouldn’t include blocking airport access or spreading antisemitic hate according to the state Senate Republican Leader. Tracy Ellis reports.
SRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Wilson on Local Matters on Timber Country 94.7 in Aberdeen
Topics include his upcoming town halls meetings; the high-capacity magazine ban; and legislation he plans to sponsor on rent transparency, property tax relief, affordable housing, squatters’ rights, bridge safety, salmon, election integrity, and more.