Podcasts about An Affordable Washington
AUDIO: Wilson proposal would revitalize ‘Sunshine Committee’
Responding to complaints that the Legislature doesn’t care about public records, a state senator looks to revitalize the committee that examines exemptions to the Public Records Act. Tracy Ellis report
SRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Wilson on Local Matters on Timber Country 94.7 in Aberdeen
Topics include initiative signature gathering, cap-and-trade public safety, salmon recovery, over regulation, elections, the difference between urban and rural legislators, jury pay, and more.
VIDEO: [un]Divided with Brandi Kruse: Sen. Jeff Wilson on bill to protect signature gatherers
Sen. Jeff Wilson joins Brandi Kruse on [un]Divided to discuss his bill that would give initiative signature gatherers a protective buffer from protesters. https://youtu.be/AEMPoj3TQFE?feature=shared
AUDIO: Governor’s spending proposal continues worrisome trends, says Republican budget chief
More spending from Governor Jay Inslee, but the Republican state Senate budget lead says it won’t improve the lives of most working Washingtonians. Tracy Ellis reports.
VIDEO: Sen. Brad Hawkins on NCWLIFE in Wenatchee
The next Washington legislative session is a short one, but Sen. Brad Hawkins says there’s a lot of work to be done in that time. He joined NCWLIFE with some highlights of what to watch for. https://youtu.be/_H0VEBQLc1c?feature=shared
SRC On Air: Sen. John Braun on The Lars Larson Show
Sen. John Braun talks to Lars Larson about Democratic Party and ACLU efforts to intimidate signature gatherers working to collect names for conservative-themed initiatives.
AUDIO: Legislature must protect initiative petition signature gatherers from harassment
An organized effort to intimidate initiative petition signature gatherers prompts new legislation. Tracy Ellis explains.
Legislature must protect signature gatherers from harassment, senators say
Sens. Jeff Wilson, R-Longview, John Braun, R-Centralia, and Mike Padden, R-Spokane Valley. OLYMPIA – Lawmakers need to expand protections for initiative campaigns, say Senate Republicans, following an effort to intimidate signature gatherers promoted by the Washington...
SRC On Air: Sen. Perry Dozier on KONA Radio in the Tri Cities
Sen. Perry Dozier on KONA Radio’s The Bottom Line talking about the effects of cap-and-tax on the cost of gasoline and other products as well as the Democrats’ refusal to be honest about price increases related to their signature carbon credit scheme.
SRC On Air: Sen. Perry Dozier on The Lars Larson Show
Sen. Perry Dozier talks to Lars Larson about how the Democrats’ cap-and-tax carbon credit scheme is causing gas prices to skyrocket.
Elephant in the Dome Podcast: Economist says he was told to lie about projected gas price increase
An economist and top staffer at the State Department of Transportation says he was pressured to lie about how much gas prices would increase because of cap-and-trade.
AUDIO: Accusation that economist was told to lie about projected gas price increase ‘very disturbing,’ says Braun
A whistleblower report calls into question how honest the state is being about the controversial cap-and-trade carbon credit scheme. Tracy Ellis explains.
Accusation that economist was told to lie about projected gas price increase ‘very disturbing,’ says Braun
WSDOT actions latest example of executive mismanagement, lack of accountability OLYMPIA…Senate Republican Leader John Braun, R-Centralia, offered the following comments in reaction to a KING-TV story about a lawsuit that reportedly will be filed soon on behalf of a...
VIDEO: TVW: Inside Olympia: The Supplemental Budget, featuring Sen. Lynda Wilson
11/28/2023... When the Legislature convenes, lawmakers will work to write a supplemental budget. More money than usual is on the table. Senator Lynda Wilson is focused on affordability, energy prices, public safety, and recovery from COVID learning loss....
SRC On Air: Sen. Brad Hawkins on KOZI Radio in Chelan
11/28/2023… Sen. Brad Hawkins on the KOZI Morning News talking about the upcoming session, the state budget outlook, and his efforts related to clean hydrogen production and a regional sports complex.
SRC On Air: Sen. John Braun on The Lars Larson Show
11/20/2023… Sen. John Braun talks to Lars Larson about how some students are plagued with tremendous learning loss. While data shows those at more affluent schools are close to the pre-pandemic scores of their peers, the opposite is true for students with lower...
AUDIO: Year’s final revenue forecast should end talk of new taxes, says Senate Republican budget leader
11/20/2023… The state has plenty of money, according to the state Senate Republican budget lead, so there’s no need for any new taxes. Tracy Ellis reports.
VIDEO: KING 5: Senator calls for an investigation into Green Hill School after KING 5 story
11/16/2023... Sen. John Braun calls for action after a state agency refused to cooperate with Lewis County drug detectives, Gov. Inslee's office declined to intervene. https://youtu.be/R5KTWOYh4-I?feature=shared
SRC On Air: Sen. Ron Muzzall on The Lars Larson Show
11/15/2023... Sen. Ron Muzzall, the Ranking Member on the Senate Agriculture Committee, talks to Lars Larson about Cultivate Washington, state Senate Republicans’ 2024 agenda to protect agriculture. He says it's needed now more than ever because of ongoing threats to...
More Snake River Dam coverage
(SRC website 2022 -2023) AUDIO: Schoesler: New regional hydrogen hub would not happen without hydropower SRC On Air: Sen. Mark Schoesler on The Lars Larson Show SRC On Air: Sen. Mike Padden on KXLY Radio in Spokane SRC On Air: Sen. Perry Dozier on KONA Radio in the...