Podcasts about An Affordable Washington

Sen. Braun talks about Initiative 2111, which would prohibit state and local income taxes and Initiative 2109, which would repeal the state capital gains tax.

Sen. Wilson talks about the response to a fire in Ilwaco that destroyed more than 1,000 commercial crab pots just as the Dungeness crab season was set to start.

Sen. Brad Hawkins on KPQ Radio talking about mandates handed down to schools by the Legislature, initiatives, and increasing transportation construction costs.

An effort to protect children from being harmed by fentanyl sailed through the state Senate again. Tracy Ellis reports.

Washington is facing critical workforce shortages in hospitals, clinics, and medical practices – a bill that passed out of the state Senate could help. Jami Lund reports.

Sen. Jeff Wilson talks with Kyle Pauley on KXRO radio about the Ilwaco fire that devastated the crabbing industry, a proposed Democrat property tax increase, and mandatory voting. https://soundcloud.com/kxronews/1-24-24-senator-jeff-wilson

Saying a stronger response to Washington’s opioid crisis is needed now, state Senate Republicans unveil a package of bills to fight addiction and overdose deaths. Tracy Ellis reports.

A state Senator says there’s no need to raise property taxes and rents - he has a better way to get needed funds to local governments. Tracy Ellis reports.

Initiative-20-81 would establish a wide-ranging parents’ bill of rights in Washington. A state Senator who has sponsored similar legislation throughout his time in office is now getting behind the initiative. Tracy Ellis explains.

Voters may end up deciding the fate of the state income tax on capital gains - but right now the Legislature needs to decide what to do with the initiative that would repeal the tax. Kimberly Wirtz explains.

Senator Mark Schoesler on 920 News Now with Dave Spencer talking about his bills that would require electric vehicle drivers to pay for the power they use when charging at state government facilities and require colleges with a lot of out-of-state students to pay more...

Sen. Brad Hawkins on the KOZI Morning News talking about budgets, education mandates, initiatives, the timing of bills, working with his seatmates in the House, redistricting, and more.

Washington road deaths reached a 21-year high in 2022. Now, a state Senator is championing a new tool to fight one of the leading causes – impaired driving. Tracy Ellis explains.

A state legislator wants to reform the state’s failing family courts. Tracy Ellis explains.

The Senate adopted a resolution honoring former Pullman Mayor and the Voice of the Cougs, Glenn Johnson. Sen. Schoesler was the prime sponsor.