VIDEO: Sen John Braun recaps week 9 of the Legislative Session
Sen John Braun recaps week 9 of the Legislative Session, highlighting wins on public safety and housing, and progress on special education funding. He warns against tax increases and stresses the need...
View ArticleVIDEO: Sen. Mark Schoesler 2025 session week 9 update
VIDEO—Sen. Mark Schoesler discusses the Senate Republicans’ “3rd way” budget—a no-tax alternative that funds public employee raises and teacher certification. He criticizes a bill that would hike...
View ArticleAUDIO: Senate passes two Boehnke bills creating more financial opportunities...
A state Senator’s legislation aims to help more Washington students afford college or technical school. Tracy Ellis reports. The post AUDIO: Senate passes two Boehnke bills creating more financial...
View ArticleAUDIO: KONA Radio: Senator Curtis King’s Perspective on the State Legislature
Senator Curtis King discusses emergency powers reform, parental rights, unemployment benefits for striking workers, and transit funding. He emphasizes balanced policies and expresses cautious optimism...
View ArticleAUDIO: Live from Olympia on KOMW: St. Patrick’s Day Legislative Insights with...
In this St. Patrick’s Day broadcast on KOMW, Sen. Shelly Short and Reps. Andrew Engell and Hunter Abell discuss the legislative process, key bills such as the attack on the Parents’ Bill of Rights,...
View ArticleAUDIO: Sen. Shelly Short Talks Budget, Public Safety, and Healthcare on KOZI...
Sen. Shelly Short discussed the Republican budget plan, which funds core services without raising taxes, prioritizes education, and supports public safety. She raised concerns about bills affecting...
View ArticleAUDIO: Republican budget leader says drop in revenue forecast confirms need...
A forecast revealing an 845-million-dollar drop in projected state revenue is prompting calls for restraint in Washington’s budget planning. Tracy Ellis explains. The post AUDIO: Republican budget...
View ArticleAUDIO: Senators Short & Warnick Talk Budgets, Education, and Public Safety on...
On KPQ Radio, Senators Shelly Short & Judy Warnick discuss a range of legislative issues, including budget challenges, special education funding, juvenile rehabilitation, and the impacts of AI in...
View ArticleAUDIO: Republicans on Senate Democrats’ record-setting tax package: ‘a new...
March Madness isn’t just for basketball—Republicans say it’s happening in Olympia too. Tracy Ellis explains. The post AUDIO: Republicans on Senate Democrats’ record-setting tax package: ‘a new kind of...
View ArticleAUDIO: SRC Leadership Update: Sen. John Braun Warns Against Wealth Tax and...
Senate Republican Leader John Braun criticizes Democrats’ proposed wealth tax, warning it will stifle innovation and drive businesses elsewhere. He links declining state revenue growth to excessive...
View ArticleAUDIO: 19th Dist. Legislative Update: Sen. Jeff Wilson Calls for Action on...
Sen. Jeff Wilson warns that sea lions are consuming excessive fish along the Columbia River and coastlines, impacting orcas, tribes, and fishermen. He urges balanced management and stronger enforcement...
View ArticleAUDIO: 9th Dist. Legislative Update: Sen. Mark Schoesler Criticizes New Tax...
Sen. Mark Schoesler discusses the upcoming state budgets, warning of new and higher taxes disguised as “progressive revenues.” He highlights concerns over payroll and wealth taxes, arguing they could...
View ArticleAUDIO: 7th Dist. Legislative Update: Sen. Shelly Short Slams $17 Billion Tax...
Sen. Shelly Short criticizes Senate Democrats for proposing $17 billion in new taxes despite a $7 billion deficit, calling it “fuzzy math” and irresponsible spending. She argues that Republicans have...
View ArticleVIDEO: Sen. Drew MacEwen joins Newsmax to discuss tariffs, trade, and...
Sen. Drew MacEwen argues that tariffs help counter unfair trade imbalances and protect U.S. industries like timber and steel, which are hurt by excessive environmental regulations and foreign dumping....
View ArticleTVW—Inside Olympia—Senate Republican Leader John Braun,House Speaker Laurie...
Senate Republican Leader John Braun emphasizes a no-new-taxes budget: “We work hard to maintain services, especially for vulnerable individuals, while living within our means.” Braun and House Speaker...
View ArticleNavigating Legislative Challenges: Tax Proposals, Tributes, and Local Voices...
This interview on KOMW Radio with Sen. Shelly Short, Rep. Andrew Engell, and Rep. Hunter Abell highlighted tax concerns, including removing the 1% property tax cap and a wealth tax. They discussed...
View ArticleAUDIO: Republican Leaders Slam Democrat Budget Tax Hikes: Burden Families,...
The budget battle in Olympia heats up. Top Senate Republicans say the Democrats’ spending plan underscores a clash of values—what’s prioritized, and who pays the price. Tracy Ellis has more. The post...
View ArticleAUDIO: Sen. Nikki Torres on KONA’s Bottom Line: Breaking Down the Budget Battle
Senator Nikki Torres joins KONA Radio’s Bottom Line to discuss the newly proposed $17 billion tax increase in the Washington State Senate’s budget. She breaks down the impact of rising property taxes,...
View ArticleAUDIO: Sen. Gildon Sounds Alarm on Radical Tax Hikes on KVI Radio
On KVI, Sen. Chris Gildon warns of $21B in new taxes, including a tax on tech jobs, a paycheck tax, and taxes on your home. He slams the budget’s instability and impact on middle-class families....
View ArticleAUDIO: Sen. Braun Blasts Unemployment Benefits for Strikers on the Lars...
Sen. John Braun criticizes a bill allowing striking workers to collect unemployment, calling it unfair and harmful to businesses. He warns it will burden taxpayers, prolong strikes, and hurt WA’s...
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