VIDEO: Sen. Chris Gildon: Protecting Initiatives, Wood Stoves & Emergency Powers
Senator Chris Gildon provides a mid-session update on the most talked-about bills from the 25th District. He celebrates the defeat of Senate Bill 5382, the so-called “initiative killer,” and a bill...
View ArticleAUDIO: Senate honors Ichiro for Hall of Fame Career
Ichiro Suzuki is headed to the Hall of Fame, but first, he’s honored in the state Senate. Tracy Ellis reports. The post AUDIO: Senate honors Ichiro for Hall of Fame Career appeared first on Senate...
View ArticleSRC On Air: Sen. Wagoner on Lars Larson Show: New Gun Laws Hurt Citizens,...
Lars Larson and Sen. Keith Wagoner discuss WA and OR gun laws restricting 2A rights. Wagoner says WA’s HB 1163 forces costly, nonexistent training, hurting low-income citizens. With Dem majorities,...
View ArticleAUDIO: Wilson Bill makes state panel responsible for developing strategies to...
Legislation to combat fast-growing EV charger vandalism and theft gets state Senate approval. Tracy Ellis has details. The post AUDIO: Wilson Bill makes state panel responsible for developing...
View ArticleAUDIO: ‘$ave Washington’ budget would fund shared priorities without raising...
Serious, smart, and making government work better – that’s how Senate Republicans describe their new spending plan. Tracy Ellis reports. The post AUDIO: ‘$ave Washington’ budget would fund shared...
View ArticleSRC On Air: Sen. Chris Gildon Talks Budget Fix with Lars Larson: No New Taxes...
Sen. Chris Gildon told Lars Larson that Washington’s budget has doubled in the last decade, but now faces a $6.7B shortfall. Senate Republicans unveiled a balanced budget that fills the gap without...
View ArticleSRC On Air: Sen. Goehner Talks Budget, Public Safety, and Transportation on KOZI
Sen. Keith Goehner tells KOZI Radio he’s concerned about a bill allowing striking workers to get unemployment and early release for juvenile offenders. He supports delaying electric ferries, fixing...
View ArticleAUDIO: Senate unanimously passes Braun bill to improve safety, reduce...
Washington’s juvenile justice facilities are overcrowded and dangerous — but a bill that just passed the state Senate could help. Tracy Ellis explains. The post AUDIO: Senate unanimously passes Braun...
View ArticleSRC On Air: Sen. McCune Warns Against OSPI Overreach on KONA
Sen. Jim McCune told KONA Radio that a Democrat-backed bill would allow OSPI to investigate and penalize schools for not following certain ideological policies. He warned that OSPI could cut funding,...
View ArticleAUDIO: Two Harris blood bills clear Senate
Washington lawmakers are out for blood — in a good way. Tracy Ellis explains. The post AUDIO: Two Harris blood bills clear Senate appeared first on Senate Republican Caucus.
View ArticleSen. Chris Gildon Explains Senate Republican Budget Plan on KVI
Sen. Chris Gildon told KVI’s John Carlson that the Senate Republican budget balances without new taxes or major cuts. It preserves teacher bonuses, limits certain program growth, and offers state...
View ArticleAUDIO: Sen. Paul Harris Discusses Key Bills and Budget Challenges on KIHR’s...
Sen. Paul Harris joins Mark Bailey on KIHR’s Mid Columbia Mornings to discuss Washington’s legislative cut-off day, the proposed bottle bill, and the state budget shortfall. Harris expresses concerns...
View ArticleVIDEO: Sen. Drew MacEwen Talks Ferries, Public Safety, and Fixing the Budget...
On KMAS, Sen. Drew MacEwen discusses key issues facing Washington: ferry disruptions and why diesel boats are needed now, cutting government red tape, law enforcement staffing challenges, and the...
View ArticleAUDIO/VIDEO: 9TH District Legislative Update with state Senator Mark...
AUDIO: Senator Schoesler opposes Senate Bill 5785, which proposes a 5% tuition increase starting in the 2026-27 school year and cuts financial aid. He highlights past efforts to freeze and reduce...
View ArticleAUDIO: 7th District Legislative Update with State Senator Shelly Short
Senator Shelly Short highlights Senate Republican’s $ave Washington budget proposal showing taxes don’t need to rise to balance the budget. It emphasizes priorities like education, vulnerable services,...
View ArticleAUDIO/VIDEO: 19th District Legislative Update: Sen. Jeff Wilson Tackles...
Sen. Jeff Wilson presents his bill to address the housing shortage in Washington. The proposal empowers local governments to redevelop underutilized properties, streamlining zoning processes and paving...
View ArticleAUDIO: State Senate Republican Leadership Update with Senator John Braun…
Budget shortfall and $ave Washington Budget—Senate Republican Leader John Braun explains how the state’s budget shortfall is closer to $6.6 billion—not $15 billion—because of spending choices, not...
View ArticleAUDIO: KPQ Radio welcomes Sen. Goehner and Apple Blossom Royal Court from...
KPQ interviews Sen. Keith Goehner and the 2025 Apple Blossom Royal Court during their Capitol visit. They discussed special education, mental health, healthcare access, energy projects, housing, and...
View ArticleAUDIO: Balancing Budgets and Defying New Taxes: Sen. Chris Gildon’s Vision...
On the Jason Rantz Show, State Senator Chris Gildon discusses the budget realities facing Washington. With a clear stance against new taxes, Gildon outlines how education funding can be preserved,...
View ArticleVIDEO: Fortunato Joins Debate: Clergy Bill Sparks Confession and Child Safety...
A Senate bill requiring clergy to report suspected child abuse, even from confessions, faces pushback. Sen. Phil Fortunato argues it threatens religious freedom, while Father Anthony Bawyn highlights...
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