Posts Tagged ‘State Senate’
Sen. Brad Hawkins says Proposed Redistricting a Big Concern
Sen. Brand Hawkins of Washington State’s 12th Legislative District, talks with KOHO Morning Show host Chris Hansen about his concerns regarding the proposed redistricting of his current jurisdiction.
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2019 Legislature: Sen. Hawkins on Full Senate Votes, High School Page Program
12th District Senator Brad Hawkins joins Dan Langager every Tuesday on the KOHO Morning Show during the 2019 legislative session in Olympia. Today Hawkins talks about hitting the half-way point of the session, with a day of voting by the full Senate. Hawkins talks about bills that have already made it over to the House…
Read More2019 Legislature: Vaccine Exemption Bill Alive in Senate
Childhood vaccinations have become a hotly contested subject among a vocal minority due to the recant measles outbreak. And legislation seeking to remove exemptions from those vaccinations is being debated in the Senate. Marcus Bellissimo reports
Read More2019 Legislature: Senate Bill Would Put Wash. Permanently on Daylight Saving Time
From World War I to cutting crime – just a few of the arguments in favor of instating permanent daylight saving. Marcus Bellissimo reports on bills in the state Senate.
Read MoreState Senate Passes Hirst Decision ‘Fix’ for Water Rights
During this year’s legislative session in Olympia, lawmakers have been debating what to do about a decision by the state Supreme Court on water rights and the use of domestic wells. The high court ruled in October said counties must ensure, independently of the state, that water is physically and legally available before issuing building…
Read MoreSen. Parlette’s First-Ever Endorsement Goes to Jon Wyss
This week outgoing 12th District Washington State Senator Linda Evans-Parlette made an unprecedented move when she formally announced her endorsement for Jon Wyss to fill the seat she is vacating in Olympia. This is the first time Parlette has endorsed a candidate in her 20-year political career. She stopped by the KOHO studio to talk…
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