AUDIO: Sen. Mike Padden backs bill to support crime victims
At a time when crime seems out of control, a bill described as a victim-centered, trauma-informed response to sexual assault in the legal system passed in the state Senate. Tracy Ellis explains. The...
View ArticleAUDIO: Braun bill to reduce chronic absenteeism in schools passes Senate
Reducing chronic student absenteeism is the goal of legislation that advanced out of the state Senate. Tracy Ellis reports. The post AUDIO: Braun bill to reduce chronic absenteeism in schools passes...
View ArticleAUDIO: Helping school districts with construction-project costs
Schools that struggle to pay for construction projects may have a new source of funding in the future. Tracy Ellis reports. The post AUDIO: Helping school districts with construction-project costs...
View ArticleAUDIO: McCune bill from middle school students to teach the pledge killed by...
A seemingly feel-good bill from middle school students on the teaching of the Pledge of Allegiance is dead at the hands of state Senate Democrats. Tracy Ellis explains. The post AUDIO: McCune bill from...
View ArticleAUDIO: Senate passes Wilson, Braun bills to tackle opioid addiction, overdose...
A pair of bills that target the fast-rising rate of opioid addiction and overdose deaths passed this week in the state Senate. Tracy Ellis reports. The post AUDIO: Senate passes Wilson, Braun bills to...
View ArticleAUDIO: Senate votes to make ‘The Evergreen State’ Washington’s official nickname
The state Senate declares Washington to be “The Evergreen State” and attempts to clear up an oversight that dates back 131 years. Tracy Ellis explains. The post AUDIO: Senate votes to make ‘The...
View ArticleSRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Wilson on the KXRO Morning News
Sen. Jeff Wilson talks with Kyle Pauley on KXRO radio about kit homes, making ‘The Evergreen State’ the official nickname of Washington, rent control, and more. The post SRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Wilson on...
View ArticleLegislative Republican Leadership Media Availability
State Legislative Republicans – Sens. John Braun and Chris Gildon and Reps. Drew Stokesbary and Peter Abbarno – hold a weekly media availability to discuss the very latest in the 2024 legislative...
View ArticleAUDIO: Wilson bill opens door to kit-built homes, one solution to housing...
Putting up small kit-built homes would be easier if a bill that passed unanimously out of the state Senate becomes law. Tracy Ellis reports. The post AUDIO: Wilson bill opens door to kit-built homes,...
View ArticleVIDEO: Sen. Chris Gildon: Whole Washington: An innovative phone app concept...
In this update from Olympia, Sen. Chris Gildon, R-Puyallup, describes his plan for ‘Whole Washington,’ which ties together public and private social services across the state into a single seamless...
View ArticleAUDIO: Slight increase in revenue confirms need for responsible spending...
The state will bring in a little more money than initially estimated, but things could tighten up soon. Tracy Ellis explains. The post AUDIO: Slight increase in revenue confirms need for responsible...
View ArticleSRC On Air: Sen. Shelly Short on KPQ Radio in Wenatchee
Sen. Shelly Short on KPQ radio talking about her bills to allow greenhouses in more areas and regulate pharmacy benefit managers, rent control, a proposed expansion of the real estate excise tax, and...
View ArticleAUDIO: Leavenworth Affordable Rental Project funded in Senate budget
The Leavenworth Affordable Rental Project could get the boost it needs from the state capital budget. Tracy Ellis explains. The post AUDIO: Leavenworth Affordable Rental Project funded in Senate budget...
View ArticleAUDIO: 9th District Legislative Update with state Senator Mark Schoesler
Sen. Schoesler talks about the Senate passing a couple of his bills – one to help school districts with construction-project costs by creating a public-school revolving fund and another to make changes...
View ArticleAUDIO: Senate Leaders Introduce Capital Budget Proposal
Schools are biggest winners in this year’s one-point-three-billion-dollar state Senate capital budget proposal. Tracy Ellis reports. The post AUDIO: Senate Leaders Introduce Capital Budget Proposal...
View ArticleAUDIO: Legislature fails domestic violence survivors, no path forward for...
The state Legislature has failed domestic violence survivors by not acting on needed reforms, according to a state Senator. Tracy Ellis explains. The post AUDIO: Legislature fails domestic violence...
View ArticleSRC On Air: Sen. Nikki Torres on KONA Radio in the Tri Cities
Sen. Nikki Torres on KONA Radio talking about human trafficking, the shortage of public defenders, the initiatives to the Legislature, a proposed property tax increase, tire friction standards, and...
View ArticleAUDIO: Washington State Legislative Update with Senate Republican Leader John...
Sen. Braun talks about three very controversial bills coming over to the Senate from the House concerning rent control, natural gas restrictions, and striking workers being able to collect unemployment...
View ArticleAUDIO: 19th District Legislative Update with state Senator Jeff Wilson
Sen. Wilson talks about his bills that passed the Senate that deal with kit homes, biosolids, and the state nickname. The post AUDIO: 19th District Legislative Update with state Senator Jeff Wilson...
View ArticleVIDEO: Sen. Schoesler 2024 session week 6 update
9th District Sen. Mark Schoesler talks about how the Senate is now considering bills that were passed by the House earlier this session. He discusses how SB 5770, which would have allowed local...
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