Legislators from both Houses gathered on the steps of the state Capital on Monday to urge their colleagues to pass a transportation revenue package. Ian Cope reports. (TRT: 1:11) CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD Members of the House and Senate joined advocates from Washington’s ports, construction...
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Kline satisfied with scope of DUI bills, but calls for funding to make them work
Thursday, May 16 2013 - Radio | Permalink
Sen. Adam Kline talks about three bills dealing with impaired driving which were approved this week by the Senate Law and Justice Committee. Kline says he is satisfied with the scope and intent of the impaired driving bills, but says the Senate must approve a funding source to make the bills successful...
Legislature adjourns, special session begins May 13th
Sunday, April 28 2013 - Radio | Permalink
After 105 days, the Washington State Legislature has adjourned... for now. Ian Cope reports. (TRT: 1:12) CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD SCRIPT Lt. Gov. Owen (TRT: 11 sec) CLICK TO DOWNLOAD: “The 2013 regular session of the 63rd Legislature is adjourned, Sine Die.” (applause fade) Lt. Gov Brad Owens’...
Legislature passes Logger Safety Initiative
Sunday, April 28 2013 - Radio | Permalink
A bill passed by the Legislature on Saturday is aimed at reducing the frequency and severity of injuries to manual loggers. Ian Cope reports. (TRT: 53 sec) CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD SCRIPT While the logging industry has become primarily mechanized, there is still a small group of loggers...
Senate Republicans introduce bill allowing discrimination
Friday, April 26 2013 - Radio | Permalink
In the last hours of the 2013 session, Senate Republicans are continuing to wage a war on equality. Ian Cope reports. (TRT: 56 sec) CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD SCRIPT The title of Senate Bill 5927 describes it as the “right to engage in commerce free from discrimination.” A closer look...
Senate education bill relies on sweeps and gimmicks
Tuesday, April 23 2013 - Radio | Permalink
The Washington State Senate has passed an education funding bill filled with gimmicks and costs shifts. Ian Cope reports. (TRT: 1:08) CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD SCRIPT With Senate Republicans unwilling to consider closing tax loopholes, the Senate on Tuesday passed an education funding...
Senate passes bill attacking Family Medical Leave Insurance
Monday, April 22 2013 - Radio | Permalink
Another blow against working families was passed by the Republican majority of the Washington State Senate on Monday. Ian Cope reports. (TRT: 49 sec) CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD SCRIPT The Family Medical Leave Insurance Act was passed in 2007. Due to the economic crash, the program which...
Senate passes ‘bare bones’ transportation budget
Friday, April 19 2013 - Radio | Permalink
The Washington State Senate has a transportation budget that maintains existing services and moves the Legislature along in the negotiation process. Ian Cope reports. (TRT: 1:12) CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD SCRIPT The Senate has approved an $8.7 billion transportation plan for the 2013...
Senate committee urged to fund DUI prevention and treatment measures
Thursday, April 18 2013 - Radio | Permalink
DUI offenders will face much stiffer penalties under two bills heard before the Senate Law and Justice Committee on Thursday. Ian Cope reports. (TRT: 1:14) CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD SCRIPT Senate bills 5902 and 5912 were requested by Governor Inslee and a coalition of House and Senate...
Senate passes Safe Streets bill
Wednesday, April 17 2013 - Radio | Permalink
Pedestrian and bicycle safety will be addressed by the last bill heard on the Senate floor on Wednesday evening. Ian Cope reports. (TRT: 46 sec) CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD SCRIPT Safe roads and safe neighborhoods with local control over both is the goal of a bill approved by the Washington...