AUDIO: Sen. Phil Fortunato Calls Out Democrat Inaction on Protecting Girls in...
State Senator Phil Fortunato is calling out Democrats for refusing to act on his bill to protect girls’ sports. Tracy Ellis has more. The post AUDIO: Sen. Phil Fortunato Calls Out Democrat Inaction on...
View ArticleAUDIO: Wilson kit home bill is passed by Senate – Bill directs state Building...
You used to be able to order a house from a Sears catalog – now Washington might be bringing that idea back. Tracy Ellis reports. The post AUDIO: Wilson kit home bill is passed by Senate – Bill directs...
View ArticleAUDIO: Sen. Nikki Torres’ School Safety Bill Gets House Hearing, Joined by...
When every second counts in a school emergency, a silent alarm could save lives. Tracy Ellis tells us that’s the goal of legislation that would create Alyssa’s Law. The post AUDIO: Sen. Nikki Torres’...
View ArticleAUDIO: Senate approves bill exposing law-abiding gun owners to prosecution,...
A state Senator is calling out a new gun bill, saying it won’t actually protect anyone—it’ll just punish law-abiding gun owners. Tracy Ellis reports. The post AUDIO: Senate approves bill exposing...
View ArticleSRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Wilson on Local Matters on Timber Country 94.7 in Aberdeen
Sen. Jeff Wilson joined Johnny Manson on Local Matters to discuss legislative issues, including tax increases, road usage fees, and government accountability. He criticized free EV charging at state...
View ArticleSRC On Air: Sen. Leonard Christian on The Commute with Carlson on KVI Radio
KVI’s John Carlson interviews Sen. Leonard Christian about a bill that could prosecute lawful gun owners for carrying in newly prohibited areas. Christian criticizes Democrats for targeting responsible...
View ArticleAUDIO: MacEwen, Muzzall call for urgent action on building state ferry fleet
Washington’s ferry system is struggling, and two state senators say it’s time for action. Tracy Ellis reports. The post AUDIO: MacEwen, Muzzall call for urgent action on building state ferry fleet...
View ArticleAUDIO: Boehnke says passage of environmental law bill was premature
Sometimes, lawmakers push bills forward before they’re ready—a state senator says that’s what happened with an environmental crime bill. Tracy Ellis explains. The post AUDIO: Boehnke says passage of...
View ArticleSRC On Air: Sens. Judy Warnick and Shelly Short on KPQ Radio in Wenatchee
Senators Short and Warnick discussed key legislative issues on KPQ, including bills on unemployment for striking workers, stricter gun restrictions, and early release for violent juvenile offenders....
View ArticleSRC On Air: Sen. Phil Fortunato on The Lars Larson Show
Sen. Phil Fortunato slammed Democrats for blocking his bill to keep girls’ sports single-sex, citing fairness and safety concerns. On Lars Larson’s show, he called out officials for failing to stand up...
View ArticleThe Elephant in the Dome Podcast: Anti-Semitism on Campus, Public Safety, and...
On this episode of The Elephant in the Dome, Senator John Braun is joined by KVI radio host Ari Hoffman for a no-holds-barred conversation about rising anti-Semitism on college campuses, the state of...
View ArticleAUDIO: 9th District Legislative Update with State Senator Mark Schoesler
State law currently mandates that school bonds—used to fund building maintenance and new construction—must receive over 60% of the vote to pass. Proposed legislation aims to lower that threshold. Sen....
View ArticleAUDIO: 7th District Legislative Update with State Senator Shelly Short
The State Senate passed a bill expanding school antidiscrimination protections to include immigration status, homelessness, neurodivergence, and more for all schools in the state. Senator Short spoke...
View ArticleAUDIO: 19th District Legislative Update with State Senator Jeff Wilson
Senator Wilson’s bill requiring the testing of biosolids for ‘forever chemical’ contamination passed the Senate. The bill now heads to the House. The post AUDIO: 19th District Legislative Update with...
View ArticleAUDIO: Senate Republican Leadership Update with State Senator John Braun
Washington has a shortage of law enforcement officers. Senator John Braun reports some progress in that area. The post AUDIO: Senate Republican Leadership Update with State Senator John Braun appeared...
View ArticleSRC On Air: Sen. Matt Boehnke Discusses Bipartisan Nuclear Energy Efforts and...
In an interview with KONA, Sen. Matt Boehnke highlighted the bipartisan push for nuclear energy expansion in Washington, particularly in Eastern Washington. He emphasized the state’s role as an energy...
View ArticleSRC On Air: Sen. Keith Goehner Talks Ferries, Transportation Funding, and...
Sen. Keith Goehner joins KONA to discuss Gov. Ferguson’s shift away from costly electric ferries, calling for practical diesel alternatives. He warns of declining gas tax revenue, the need for new...
View ArticleSRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Wilson Talks Forever Chemicals, Housing, and Taxes on KONA
Sen. Jeff Wilson joins KONA to discuss his bills on testing for forever chemicals in biosolids and cutting red tape for housing on underutilized land. He warns of rising taxes, calls for accountability...
View ArticleVIDEO: Sen. Mark Schoesler: Opposing Unemployment for Strikers & Cap-and-Tax...
Senator Mark Schoesler provides for the eighth week of session. He discusses concerns about Senate Bill 5041, which would grant unemployment benefits to striking workers—raising costs for employers and...
View ArticleVIDEO: Sen. John Braun: Public Safety, Budget Concerns & Smarter Schools
Senate Republican Leader John Braun gives an update from Olympia as the 2025 legislative session reaches its halfway point. He highlights key bills, including efforts to expand school transportation...
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