Podcasts about An Affordable Washington
AUDIO: Washington State Legislative Update with Sen. John Braun
Sen. Braun says Democrat attacks on the three initiatives that repeal cap-and-trade and the capital gains income tax and allow people to opt out of the long-term care payroll tax are dishonest and misleading.
VIDEO: Legislative Republican Leadership Media Availability
State Legislative Republicans – Sens. John Braun and Mike Padden and Reps. Drew Stokesbary and Jacquelin Maycumber – hold a weekly media availability to discuss the very latest in the 2024 legislative session. https://youtu.be/9Fsf5q6enkw
SRC On Air: Sen. Shelly Short on KPQ Radio in Wenatchee
Sen. Shelly Short on KPQ radio talking about a natural gas bill that could increase utility costs, her bills that add Growth Management Act flexibility for rural communities, and more.
VIDEO: Sen. Schoesler 2024 session week 8 update
9th District Sen. Mark Schoesler discusses his concerns with the Senate version of the supplemental operating budget, and he talks about differences between the Senate and House on the supplemental capital budget. https://youtu.be/ixzs7r2ObVU?si=mbjlCQwXgFWJgZVy
AUDIO: 9th District Legislative Update with state Senator Mark Schoesler.
Sen. Schoesler talks about how his bills to speed up liquor license applications and pay for school construction are bogged down in the House. He also discusses a bill that mandates new expensive security measures for gun stores.
SRC On Air: Sen. Jim McCune on The Lars Larson Show
Sen. Jim McCune talks to Lars Larson about Democrats rejecting his amendment to a bill that prohibits schools from rejecting books. His amendment was aimed at keeping pornographic material out of schools. McCune recently received some new examples of materials...
SRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Wilson on Local Matters on Timber Country 94.7 in Aberdeen
Topics include his measures related to biosolids, The Evergreen State, and sealions; the Initiatives to the Legislature, including cap-and-trade; gun store regulations; chicken checks; and more.
AUDIO: Braun on initiative hearings: Three down, three to go
Now that state lawmakers have heard three initiatives, the state Senate Republican Leader says it time to hear three more. Tracy Ellis explains.
VIDEO: Republican Senators speak out against bill they fear could end retail firearm sales in Washington
The bill would require firearm dealers to install onerous security features and superfluous alarm and surveillance systems, and adopt redundant storage and excessively burdensome record-keeping practices. It also would set minimum insurance-coverage requirements and...
AUDIO: Senate vote amounts to death sentence for Washington’s firearm dealers, say Republican Senators
Many small Washington gun stores may be forced out of business by a bill passed by Democrats in both chambers of the state Legislature. Tracy Ellis reports.
AUDIO: King supports Senate’s passage of supplemental transportation budget
Keeping Washington roadways safe and strong is the focus of the state Senate transportation budget. Tracy Ellis reports.
FOR SOCIAL: AUDIO: Boehnke school bus trespass bill continues to move forward in state Legislature
AUDIO: Trespassing on a school bus would be a serious crime under a bill making its way through the state Legislature. Tracy Ellis reports.
SRC On Air: Sen. Brad Hawkins on KOZI Radio in Chelan
Sen. Brad Hawkins on KOZI Radio talking about the Apple Blossom Royal Court, the legislative process, Initiatives to the Legislature, state budgets, and more.
SRC On Air: Sen. John Braun on The Lars Larson Show
Sen. John Braun talks to Lars Larson about initiatives to the Legislature that fight income taxes – I-2111 banning income taxes and I-2109 repealing the capital gains income tax.
Elephant in the Dome Podcast: Legislative Democrats holding hearings on some of the initiatives to the Legislature
Legislative Democrats are allowing hearings on some of the six initiatives to the Legislature. Senate Republican Leader John Braun and Senator Matt Boehnke react to the Democrats’ decision to hold the hearings and their outspoken opposition to the three initiatives...
AUDIO: State Senate Democrats kill provision aimed at reducing impaired driving
A new tool in the battle against impaired driving that was set to be unveiled this year may not make it out of the state Legislature because some Democrats oppose it. Tracy Ellis explains.
VIDEO: Teach With TVW: On The Issues – Law Enforcement: Police Pursuit and Staffing Concerns with Sen. Mike Padden
Senator Padden takes questions from Senate Legislative Pages Christopher Yu and Aanchal Batwara about police pursuits and police force staffing shortages and the impacts of stress on policing. On The Issues - Law Enforcement: Police Pursuit...
VIDEO: KING 5: Captain who crashed ferry in West Seattle had long history of work troubles, records show… featuring Sen. Curtis King
“I’m very disappointed. We put people’s lives in jeopardy,” said Sen. Curtis King (R-Yakima), who is a ranking member of the state’s Joint Transportation Committee. “It was already a system in trouble, and [the crash] just exacerbated all the challenges that we had....
AUDIO: Wilson wins $1.5 million to combat sea lion predation on Columbia and tributaries
Money to fight salmon eating sea lions on the lower Columbia River and its tributaries gets approval from the state Senate. Tracy Ellis explains.
AUDIO: State Senate honors former legislator Linda Smith
A former state legislator and Congresswoman who now leads a worldwide fight against child sex trafficking was honored by the state Senate. Tracy Ellis has more.