Podcasts about An Affordable Washington
VIDEO: KXLY TV: New law aims to ease police chase restrictions, featuring Sen. Mike Padden
Police in Washington will soon have greater leeway when it comes to engaging in police chases. Sen. Mike Padden says the current law is a serious risk to public safety. https://youtu.be/JAFd7DlzoP8?si=lI0Pg6wXoUPVQrTR
AUDIO: Wilson EV bill ignites unanimous support from Legislature, goes to governor
What happens when an electric vehicle burns? Tracy Ellis tells us the state Legislature is looking for answers.
AUDIO: Legislature OKs Holy bill aiming to help high-school students attend college
High School students don’t always know about financial aid that could help them attend college. A bill passed by the state Legislature aims to do something about that. Tracy Ellis reports.
AUDIO: Legislature approves Warnick bill expanding public-private partnerships on state-managed lands
It’ll be easier for volunteers to help maintain and preserve public lands if a bill passed by the state legislature becomes law. Tracy Ellis explains.
AUDIO: Legislature OKs Padden bill removing red tape from construction of smaller condominiums
Making home ownership more attainable by cutting red tape for new smaller condominium buildings is the aim of a bill that passed in the state Legislature. Tracy Ellis reports.
VIDEO: Legislative Republican Leadership Media Availability
State Legislative Republicans – Sens. John Braun and Matt Boehnke and Reps. Drew Stokesbary and Mike Steele – hold a weekly media availability to discuss the very latest in the 2024 legislative session. https://youtu.be/qmL4ifluGqE
SRC On Air: Sen. Brad Hawkins on KOZI Radio in Chelan
Sen. Brad Hawkins on KOZI Radio talking about the legislative process, initiatives to the Legislature, state budgets, his “Walking Start to Running Start” bill and more.
SRC On Air: Sen. Mike Padden on KXLY Radio in Spokane
Senator Mike Padden on 920 News Now with Dave Spencer talking about the passage of the initiative on police pursuits, child fentanyl overdoses, and repeat property criminals and D-U-I offenders.
SRC On Air: Sen. Mark Schoesler on The Commute with Carlson on KVI Radio
Sen. Mark Schoesler talks with John Carlson of KVI Radio about the initiatives to the Legislature, property tax increase proposals, rent control, the bill that allows Puget Sound Energy to start the process of banning natural gas, unemployment insurance for striking...
SRC On Air: Sen. John Braun on The Commute with Carlson on KVI Radio
Sen. John Braun talks with John Carlson of KVI Radio about the initiatives to the Legislature, rent control, the bill that allow Puget Sound Energy to start the process of banning natural gas, unemployment insurance for striking workers, and more.
Three initiatives clear both chambers of State Legislature, set to become law
Three initiatives to the state Legislature will become law in three months after a flurry of action today (Mon) in Olympia. Tracy Ellis reports.
AUDIO: Legislation hastens utility’s ability to ban natural gas
Expect to pay more to heat your home in the future as the state Legislature hands Washington’s largest private utility a gift. Tracy Ellis reports.
AUDIO: Torres’ criminal-justice training bill headed to governor after unanimous approval from House of Representatives
The shortage of public defenders and prosecutors in Washington is a crisis. A bill passed by the state Legislature should help. Tracy Ellis explains.
AUDIO: 19th District Legislative Update with state Senator Jeff Wilson
The Senate Law and Justice Committee approved Initiative-2113, which would repeal the law that placed restrictions on police pursuits. The initiative is expected to come before the full Senate soon. Senator Wilson shares his thoughts.
VIDEO: Victory News: Sen. Jim McCune on Education
Sen. Jim McCune on Victory News talking about bills killed by Democrats that would teach students about the Pledge of Allegiance and the Holocaust. He also discusses getting hyper-sexualized materials out of schools. https://youtu.be/Jme1rIiQnmA
AUDIO: Hawkins’ “Walking Start to Running Start” bill approved by Legislature
An expansion of the popular Running Start program for high school students gets legislative approval. Tracy Ellis tells us students who’ve completed their sophomore year may soon be able to take advantage of the program.
Elephant in the Dome Podcast: Democrat bill expected to put stores out of business
Many small Washington stores may be forced out of business by a bill passed by legislative Democrats. The legislation calls for employee background checks and several very expensive security requirements. It forces businesses to buy and maintain costly audio/video...
SRC On Air: Sen. Jim McCune on KVI Radio’s Ari Hoffman Show
Sen. Jim McCune talks to KVI’s Ari Hoffman about Democrats killing his bill on teaching the Pledge of Allegiance to middle school students and his attempt to amend a Democrat bill to keep pornographic materials out of schools.
SRC On Air: Sen. Mark Schoesler on KONA Radio in the Tri Cities
Sen. Mark Schoesler on KONA Radio’s The Bottom Line talking about new onerous gun store regulations, the initiatives to the Legislature, the state budget, cap-and-trade, and more.
VIDEO: Sen. Chris Gildon: A budget success story
In this update from Olympia, Sen. Chris Gildon, R-Puyallup, describes his work on the Senate's $71.6 billion budget proposal. Lawmakers avoided drama, cooperated across party lines, and came up with a plan that won broad approval, 45-4....