Podcasts about An Affordable Washington
AUDIO: Excessive financial windfall from Washington’s cap-and-tax policy should be used to address affordability crisis
9/8/2023… Proceeds from the cap-and-trade scheme that’s causing gas prices to soar should be used to help people struggling with high housing and car-tab costs according to a state Senate leader. Tracy Ellis reports.
AUDIO: King says state’s latest carbon-pricing auctions will cause gasoline prices to continue rising
9/7/2023... A state Senator says gas-price hikes from the latest cap-and-trade auctions are sure to cost drivers and all consumers even more. Tracy Ellis explains.
SRC On Air: Sen. Mark Schoesler on KONA Radio in the Tri Cities
9/6/2023... Sen. Mark Schoesler calls KONA Radio’s The Bottom Line to talk about the cap-and-trade program, including public disclosure concerns with the prime sponsor of the bill that created it.
VIDEO: KING 5: Museum director, state senator change Washington state gun law, featuring Sen. Jeff Wilson
8/30/2023... For nearly a decade, museums were prohibited from accepting donated firearms. Wilson passed a bill that allows a background check exemption for museums. https://youtu.be/R0Vlfx4e5ac?feature=shared
SRC On Air: Sen. Phil Fortunato on The Jason Rantz Show on KTTH and The Lars Larson Show
9/1/2023… Sen. Phil Fortunato talks with KTTH Radio’s Jason Rantz and Lars Larson about his plan to move people from homelessness to housing.
AUDIO: Sen. Fortunato has plan to move people “From Homelessness to Housing”
8/31/2023... The homeless population is exploding and housing prices are skyrocketing… a state Senator has a plan to tackle both. Tracy Ellis explains.
SRC On Air: Sen. Chris Gildon on The Lars Larson Show
8/29/2023... Sen. Chris Gildon talks to Lars Larson about Ukrainian refugees who have relocated to Washington.
AUDIO: Ukrainian refugees in Washington state get lawmakers’ attention
8/28/2023... Washington has become home to thousands of Ukrainian refugees fleeing conflict - now, lawmakers want to hear from them. Tracy Ellis tells us about an event happening Tuesday, August 28 in Tacoma.
SRC On Air: Sen. Brad Hawkins on The Agenda on KPQ Radio
8/28/2023... Sen. Brad Hawkins on The Agenda on KPQ Radio talking about his upcoming listening tour, 12th District transportation needs, state budgets, education, and more.
Homelessness to Housing with Senator Phil Fortunato
8/28/2023… The homeless population has exploded in recent years. At the same time, housing prices have skyrocketed. Senator Phil Fortunato is the Ranking Republican on the Senate Housing Committee. He has a plan to tackle both that he calls Homelessness to Housing.
SRC On Air: Sen. John Braun on The Commute with Carlson on KVI Radio
8/25/2023... Sen. John Braun talks with John Carlson of KVI Radio about why most of Washington’s counties are suing the Department of Social and Health Services for not providing legally mandated mental health services.
SRC On Air: Sen. Mike Padden on Spokane Indians Radio Broadcast
8/16/2023... The city of Spokane Valley celebrated its 20th anniversary at an August 16th Spokane Indians baseball game. Sen. Mike Padden, who has represented the area in the legislature for many years, was interviewed during the game broadcast.
SRC On Air: Sen. John Braun on The Lars Larson Show
8/22/2023... Sen. John Braun talks to Lars Larson about Senate Republican Priorities for Washington, specifically improving schools through measures such a school choice and making gas more affordable by eliminating the Democrats’ cap-and-tax scheme.
AUDIO: Senator Brad Hawkins 12th District listening tour
8/22/2023... State Senator Brad Hawkins wants to hear from you. That’s why he’s hosting a 12th District listening tour. Tracy Ellis has more.
SRC On Air: Sen. Brad Hawkins on KOZI Radio in Chelan
8/22/2023… Sen. Brad Hawkins on the KOZI Morning News talking about short-term rentals and affordable housing, a visit to Chelan from the chair of the Senate Local Government Committee, and his annual listening tour.
AUDIO: A gun goes to a museum for the first time in 9 years, due to Wilson legislation
8/21/2023… A 1904 antique Remington rifle is believed to be the first firearm donated to a museum in Washington in nearly a decade. Tracy Ellis tells us about this historic donation to the Cowlitz County Historical Museum.
Senate Republican Priorities for Washington
8/21/2023… Senate Republican Leader John Braun talks about Restoring Public Safety, Returning Affordability and Rebooting Education.
Crime is up in Washington – Senator Nikki Torres talks about it
Violent crime increased by 8.5% in 2022. Murders rose by nearly 17% in one year. Robberies were up 18% in 2022 and over 12,000 more cars were stolen last year compared to 2021 totals. The new Yakima Valley Local Crime Lab just...
SRC On Air: Sen. John Braun on KVI Radio’s Ari Hoffman Show
Sen. John Braun talks to KVI Radio’s Ari Hoffman about a Republican request to the Secretary of State and Attorney General to investigate incidents of intimidation against citizens attempting to sign referenda petitions. They also discuss a new law that threatens...
SRC On Air: Sen. Phil Fortunato on The Lars Larson Show
Sen. Phil Fortunato on the Lars Larson Show criticizing Democrats’ climate and gender agendas.