After OIC scandal Spokesman-Review endorses Sen. Padden’s efforts to ensure...
After the scandal at the Office of the Insurance Commissioner, Sen. Mike Padden’s bill is vital reform to bring greater safeguards and independence to the state’s administrative judicial system. So...
View ArticleSeattle Times: Reducing class size starts with building more classrooms
AT a time when the Legislature is debating the best way to pay for basic education in K-12 schools, it makes sense to start with the most basic element of all: classrooms. No matter what we do this...
View ArticleBurned, beaten and locked away: State fails disabled woman
The post Burned, beaten and locked away: State fails disabled woman appeared first on Senate Republican Caucus.
View ArticleSeattle Times: Don’t play politics with drought relief funding
Sen. Judy Warnick, chair of the Agriculture, Water & Rural Economic Development Committee says ensuring farmers get the water they need to get their crops to market is not a partisan issue. Read...
View ArticleKING5: State lawmakers investigating Snohomish County clean energy contracts
EVERETT, Wash. — A series of contracts awarded by the Snohomish County Public Utilities District through a state clean energy grant program are under investigation by state lawmakers, some of whom are...
View ArticleState House needs to follow suit on toughening DUI laws
In January, the Legislature must make a fourth DUI a felony. By Mike Padden Special to The Times AFTER 176 days of work, state lawmakers passed a historic budget that lowers tuition for the first time,...
View ArticleAfter OIC scandal Spokesman-Review endorses Sen. Padden’s efforts to ensure...
After the scandal at the Office of the Insurance Commissioner, Sen. Mike Padden’s bill is vital reform to bring greater safeguards and independence to the state’s administrative judicial system. So...
View ArticleSeattle Times: Reducing class size starts with building more classrooms
AT a time when the Legislature is debating the best way to pay for basic education in K-12 schools, it makes sense to start with the most basic element of all: classrooms. No matter what we do this...
View ArticleBurned, beaten and locked away: State fails disabled woman
The post Burned, beaten and locked away: State fails disabled woman appeared first on Senate Republican Caucus.
View ArticleSeattle Times: Don’t play politics with drought relief funding
Sen. Judy Warnick, chair of the Agriculture, Water & Rural Economic Development Committee says ensuring farmers get the water they need to get their crops to market is not a partisan issue. Read...
View ArticleKING5: State lawmakers investigating Snohomish County clean energy contracts
EVERETT, Wash. — A series of contracts awarded by the Snohomish County Public Utilities District through a state clean energy grant program are under investigation by state lawmakers, some of whom are...
View ArticleState House needs to follow suit on toughening DUI laws
In January, the Legislature must make a fourth DUI a felony. By Mike Padden Special to The Times AFTER 176 days of work, state lawmakers passed a historic budget that lowers tuition for the first time,...
View ArticleSen. Jeff Wilson at Crime Victims’ Call to Action
Sen. Jeff Wilson attends a Crime Victims’ Call to Action at the Capitol Building. A resolution honoring crime victims was revealed. Legislators outlined current legislative efforts related to crime....
View ArticleAUDIO: Senate hearing on wind turbine lights bill coming up
Those blinking red lights on top of wind turbines would be off most of the time if a bill now in the state Senate becomes law. Tracy Ellis tells us about a hearing on the measure scheduled for Friday...
View ArticleAUDIO: 19th District Legislative Update
Listen to this 19th District Legislative Update with Sen. Jeff Wilson Topic: Bill to combat catalytic converter theft The post AUDIO: 19th District Legislative Update appeared first on Senate...
View ArticleAUDIO: 20th District Legislative Update
Listen to this 20th District Legislative Update with Sen. John Braun Topic: New restrictions on firearms and lesser penalties for gun crimes from Democrats this legislative session The post AUDIO: 20th...
View ArticleSRC On Air: Sen. Shelly Short on KPQ Radio in Wenatchee
Sen. Shelly Short on KPQ radio talking about hard drug possession, police pursuits, 2nd Amendment rights, the Growth Management Act, and more. The post SRC On Air: Sen. Shelly Short on KPQ Radio in...
View ArticleSRC On Air: Sen. Mark Schoesler on KONA Radio in the Tri Cities
Sen. Mark Schoesler talks with KONA Radio’s The Bottom Line about impacts to farmers from cap-and-trade, natural gas and Puget Sound Energy’s market maneuvers, and crime and hard drugs; including...
View ArticleVIDEO: Senate Republican Leader John Braun’s latest video update — What’s...
Washington’s kids are suffering from years of learning loss in the wake of the COVID shutdowns. Senate Republicans are fighting for funding a variety of solutions, including pushing more money for...
View ArticleAUDIO: 7th District Legislative Update
Listen to this 7th District Legislative Update with Sen. Shelly Short Topics: Hearings on bills that threaten 2nd Amendment Rights The post AUDIO: 7th District Legislative Update appeared first on...
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