VIDEO: Republican Leaders Criticize WA Budget
Legislative Republicans opposed new taxes in WA’s Democrat budget, citing harm to jobs and families. They called for fiscal restraint, transparency, and reforms, while highlighting their alternative...
View ArticleAUDIO: Sen. Keith Goehner Discusses Budgets, Housing, and Parental Rights on...
Sen. Keith Goehner discussed transportation budgets, including prioritizing road and bridge preservation while grappling with funding delays. He highlighted his middle housing bill and energy...
View ArticleAUDIO: Fishing and hunting licenses fee hike clears state Senate
If you hunt or fish in our state, pay attention: A bill just passed the Senate and is now in the House that would hike license fees by 38%. Tracy Ellis reports. The post AUDIO: Fishing and hunting...
View ArticleAUDIO: Senate Republican Leader: Tell the majority “NO” on higher property taxes
Your city, county, and state property taxes could soon rise as fast as inflation—Tracy Ellis explains how you can fight back. The post AUDIO: Senate Republican Leader: Tell the majority “NO” on higher...
View ArticleAUDIO: Washington State Senate Republican leadership update with Senator John...
Sen. John Braun criticizes Democrats’ $21B tax plan, including wealth, payroll, and property tax hikes. He warns of a $1B annual property tax increase within three years, burdening homeowners amid a...
View ArticleAUDIO: 19th District Legislative update with state Senator Jeff Wilson.
Sen. Jeff Wilson highlights record-high proposed taxes, advocating for controlled spending and responsible budgeting to prevent government overspending. The post AUDIO: 19th District Legislative update...
View ArticleAUDIO: 9th District Legislative update with state Senator Mark Schoesler.
Sen. Mark Schoesler warns of a 9% budget growth and potential $15-20B tax hikes. He supports using Climate Commitment Act funds over raiding the rainy-day fund, criticizing excessive new taxes and a...
View ArticleAUDIO: 7th District Legislative update with state Senator Shelly Short.
Sen. Shelly Short opposes removing the 1% cap on property tax growth, warning of compounded annual increases. She also condemns new payroll, wealth, and fee hikes, calling the budget a fiscal disaster....
View ArticleAUDIO: KVI: Fighting for Transparency: Sen. John Braun on Press Access &...
Sen. John Braun joined Ari Hoffman to discuss the fight for press access in Olympia, ensuring alternative media voices aren’t silenced. He also addressed Senate Bill 5068, defending the inclusion of...
View ArticleAUDIO: Sen. Goehner Talks Budgets, Bills, and Bipartisanship on KPQ Radio
Sen. Goehner discusses ongoing budget debates in Olympia, touching on tax increases, transportation investments, and priorities like education and social services. He also shares insights on rent...
View ArticleAUDIO: Budget Battles and Community Concerns: Sen. Boehnke on KONA Radio
On KONA Radio, Sen. Matt Boehnke delves into the complexities of budget negotiations, the impact of transportation policies on local economies, and the contentious issue of gas taxes. He also...
View ArticleAUDIO: Senate passes bipartisan transportation budget to keep Washington...
Washington’s roads and highways need serious investment, and a bipartisan transportation plan is moving forward to address those challenges. Tracy Ellis reports. The post AUDIO: Senate passes...
View ArticleAUDIO/VIDEO: Republican budget leaders shocked by Democrats’ rejection of...
AUDIO: State Senate Democrats passed a budget that includes the largest tax increase in state history after rejecting a responsible, no-new-taxes, no-cuts proposal from Senate Republicans. Tracy Ellis...
View ArticleAUDIO: Sen. Braun Advocates for Fiscal Responsibility on KVI Radio
Sen. John Braun discussed tax relief, public safety, and government accountability on KVI Radio. He criticized excessive spending, opposed a property tax hike, and stressed fiscal responsibility to...
View Article7th district legislators tackle taxes, fees, environmental crimes & more
7th District Sen Shelly Short and Reps Andrew Engell and Hunter Abell on KOMW discuss taxes, fees, housing, the environmental crimes act and balancing economic impacts with public needs. They stressed...
View ArticleAUDIO: Senate releases 2025 capital budget proposal
The State Senate’s proposed construction budget prioritizes statewide improvements, with significant investments in housing and salmon recovery. Tracy Ellis explains. The post AUDIO: Senate releases...
View ArticleAUDIO: Republican budget leader appreciates governor’s stance on budget...
The Senate Republican Budget Lead is applauding Governor Bob Ferguson for echoing public outcry against excessive taxes and staying true to his word Tracy Ellis reports. The post AUDIO: Republican...
View ArticleVIDEO: Sen. MacEwen on Budget Cuts, Property Taxes & What’s Next – KMAS...
State Senator Drew MacEwen voices his concerns about significant budget cuts to wildfire prevention, schools, and hospitals, despite record revenues and the introduction of $21 billion in new taxes. He...
View ArticleAUDIO: Senator Shelly Short Talks Taxes, Budget, and Wildfire Prevention on...
Senator Shelly Short joins KOZI Radio to discuss the state budget and tax proposals. She expresses concerns about tax increases, including property tax hikes and employer payroll taxes, and warns of...
View ArticleVIDEO: KREM: Washington governor rejects wealth tax in state budget...
Gov. Bob Ferguson rejects Democrat House and Senate budget proposals, citing concerns over untested wealth tax and potential federal cuts. Sen. Leonard Christian says people can’t afford tax increases...
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