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Kline satisfied with scope of DUI bills, but calls for funding to make them work 5/16/2013
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 4/28/2013
After 105 days, the Washington State Legislature has adjourned... for now. Ian Cope reports. (TRT: 1:12) CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD
Legislature passes Logger Safety Initiative 4/28/2013
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
Senate Republicans introduce bill allowing discrimination 4/26/2013
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
Senate education bill relies on sweeps and gimmicks 4/23/2013
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
Senate passes bill attacking Family Medical Leave Insurance 4/22/2013
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
Senate passes ‘bare bones’ transportation budget 4/19/2013
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
Senate committee urged to fund DUI prevention and treatment measures 4/18/2013
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
Senate passes Safe Streets bill 4/17/2013
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
Reproductive Parity Act hits partisan wall again 4/17/2013
Yet another attempt to bring a bill with bipartisan support to the floor of the Senate was derailed by partisan politics. Ian Cope reports. TRT: (1:03) CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD