SRC On Air: Sen. Drew MacEwen on KONA Radio in the Tri Cities
Sen. Drew MacEwen on KONA discussing property taxes, education, housing, growth management, Gov. Ferguson, emergency powers, parental rights, the state budgets, and more. The post SRC On Air: Sen. Drew...
View ArticleVIDEO: Sen. Mark Schoesler’s Week 5 Update: Fighting Costly Road-Usage Charges
In his Week 5 legislative update, 9th District Sen. Mark Schoesler explains his opposition to HB 1921 and SB 5726, which propose a road-usage charge in Washington. He highlights the high costs of...
View ArticleUPDATE: An even worse version of the wood stove bill passed out of committee...
CHAIR OF THE COMMITTE MAKES SENATE BILL 5174 WORSE The bill that would more tightly regulate wood-burning stoves not only passed out of the Senate’s Environment, Energy and Technology Committee today....
View ArticleAUDIO: 7th District Legislative Update with state Senator Shelly Short
Sen. Shelly Short warns that SB 5382 threatens Washington’s initiative process by increasing costs, deterring volunteers, and risking jail time for signature gatherers. Critics say it suppresses public...
View ArticleSRC On Air: Sen. Nikki Torres on KONA Radio in the Tri Cities
Senator Nikki Torres on KONA discussing her school safety bill, which encourages panic buttons in schools to enhance emergency response. She highlights disparities in school security funding and hopes...
View ArticleAUDIO: State Senate Republican leadership update with Senator John Braun
Sen. Braun critiques Democrat-led taxation policies, arguing that taxes on carbon, innovation, payroll, and manufacturing hurt Washington’s economy. He asserts that Republicans can balance the budget...
View ArticleThe Elephant in the Dome Podcast: The Truth About The Road Usage Tax and New...
In this episode of Elephant in the Dome, Washington State Senate Republican Leader John Braun joins Tracy Ellis and Laudan Espinoza to break down the controversial Road Usage Charge proposal. Is this...
View ArticleAUDIO: Christian bill would give inmates greater access to state government
A state Senator is proposing a bold solution to juvenile and adult correction facility overcrowding—bringing inmates closer to their government, literally. Tracy Ellis explains. The post AUDIO:...
View ArticleSRC/HRC On Air: Sen. Shelly Short and Reps. Andrew Enegell and Hunter Abell...
State Senator Shelley Short and Representatives Andrew Engell and Hunter Abell discus key legislative issues. Topics included Children’s Day at the legislature, the fight against new regulations on...
View ArticleAUDIO: Senate Republicans introduce 18 bills to address housing crisis
Washington State Senate Republicans are launching a robust effort to tackle the housing affordability crisis. Tracy Ellis explains. The post AUDIO: Senate Republicans introduce 18 bills to address...
View ArticleSRC On Air: Sen. Shelly Short on KOZI Radio in Chelan
Senator Shelly Short joined KOZI Radio to discuss legislative issues, including opposition to a proposed road usage tax, concerns over new tax proposals, potential restrictions on the initiative...
View ArticleSRC On Air: Sen. Leonard Christian on The Lars Larson Show
Senator Leonard Christian talks to the Lars Larson Show about SB 5760, the “Inmates in Olympia Act,” which turns a Capitol Campus building into a re-entry center for adults & juveniles. The plan...
View ArticleAUDIO: Senate committee backs Braun bill to reduce chronic absenteeism
Washington has one of the worst chronic absenteeism rates in the country – too many students are missing school. A bill from Senate Republican Leader John Braun aims to tackle the issue. Kimberly Wirtz...
View ArticleVIDEO: Legislative Republican Leadership Media Availability | Key Issues &...
Washington State Republican legislative leaders hold a media availability session, addressing key policy issues, budget concerns, and legislative priorities. Senate Republican Leader John Braun, House...
View ArticleAUDIO: Senate committee betrays voters, passes bill to make initiatives...
Democrat-backed legislation advancing in the state Senate could make it harder for citizens to put initiatives on the ballot. Tracy Ellis explains. The post AUDIO: Senate committee betrays voters,...
View ArticleSRC On Air: Sen. Leonard Christian on The Commute with Carlson on KVI Radio
Washington State Senator Leonard Christian joins KVI’s John Carlson to discuss his “Inmates in Olympia Act,” which would house violent criminals near legislators to highlight the impact of...
View ArticleSRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Wilson on Local Matters on Timber Country 94.7 in Aberdeen
Sen. Jeff Wilson joined Local Matters on 94.7 Timber to discuss emergency powers reform, housing bills, EV policies, and state budget concerns. He emphasized keeping state priorities above political...
View ArticleSRC On Air: Sen. Matt Boehnke on KONA Radio in the Tri Cities
Sen. Matt Boehnke on KONA Radio discussing Washington’s reliance on California’s emissions policies, the impact of EV mandates on businesses, and rising costs for residents. He supports letting markets...
View ArticleAUDIO: Fortunato: Your Tax Dollars Shouldn’t Undermine Your Second Amendment...
The State Department of Commerce is awarding taxpayer-funded grants to groups that actively oppose Second Amendment rights––and a state Senator doesn’t like it. Tracy Ellis explains. The post AUDIO:...
View ArticleVIDEO: FOX 13: WA Gov. Ferguson advocates for Sen. Wagoner proposal limiting...
Prime sponsor state Senator Keith Wagoner (R-Sedro-Woolley) said the governor should have strong authority to immediately handle an emergency, but the legislature should be able to check that power....
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