- Vaccine mandate leads to state worker job losses (KIRO TV)
- Washington State Ferries prepare for major changes as state vaccine mandate begins (KOMO TV)
- Nick Rolovich is out as Washington State football coach after failing to comply with state vaccine mandate (The Spokesman-Review)
- A look at who's exempt from Washington’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate (KING TV)
- Hundreds of COVID-19 comp claims in logjam at Washington Labor & Industries (KING TV)
- Agencies report losing staff following deadline for Washington state's COVID-19 vaccine mandate (KING TV)
- More staff in hospitals reporting vaccination, but some losses still likely (MyNorthwest)
- Judge denies last-minute effort to block Gov. Jay Inslee’s COVID vaccine mandate (The Seattle Times)
- More than 2,000 voters in Clark County receive incorrect ballots (The Reflector)
- Biden to huddle with warring Democrats in hopes of reviving economic agenda (The Washington Post/The Seattle Times)
- Judge denies last-minute effort to block Gov. Jay Inslee’s COVID vaccine mandate (The Seattle Times)
- Seattle, King County officials demonstrate vaccine verification ahead of Oct. 25 requirement (The Seattle Times)
- Jobless benefits uncertain for Washington workers who quit or are fired over vaccine mandates (The Seattle Times)
- ‘There’s serious issues’: DCYF oversight board chair seeks answers on foster youth punishment in Washington (KING TV)
- Thousands of Washington home-care workers, represented by SEIU 775, remain exempt from Gov. Inslee’s vaccine mandate (The Seattle Times)
- State Supreme Court upholds B&O tax on large banks in Washington (MyNorthwest)
- State to launch worker-funded long-term health care program, now is time to opt out (KOMO Radio)
- Deadline nears for Washington state workers to get COVID vaccine under Inslee order (The Seattle Times)
- Republican leaders: Today’s vaccine deadline threatens critical services, public safety
- Rep. Jim Walsh condemns governor's "no jab, no job" deadline today
- Statement from Rep. Peter Abbarno on governor's forced vaccination deadline
- House Republican transportation lead Rep. Andrew Barkis reacts to the staff shortage aboard Washington State Ferries
- Rep. Abbarno to introduce 'Zack's Law' for 2022 session; Warning signs along waterways seek to educate, prevent cold-water shock drownings
- Column: The new normal (Sue Lani Madsen/The Spokesman-Review)
- Editorial: Gov. Inslee should extend deadline for long-term-care insurance (The Seattle Times)
- Column: We’re living in the age of the megafire (Knute Berger/Crosscut)
- Opinion: School boards can keep more families from leaving public education by rejecting race politics and focusing on core learning (Liv Finne, Washington Policy Center/The Chronicle)
- Opinion: Remote testimony increases access (Dominique Horn, community-based worker and advocate living in Clark County/The Columbian)
- Rep. Vicki Kraft: Governor's vaccine mandate tramples individual choice
- Rep. Ed Orcutt and Sen. Lynda Wilson: Time to speak up for tax relief is now
- Reps. Tom Dent and Bruce Chandler: Vaccine mandates are the wrong answer for ag volunteers
- Rep. Gina Mosbrucker | New police reform laws must be changed to ensure the safety of all Washingtonians
- Rep. Skyler Rude: 16th District lawmakers address vaccine mandate
- Inside Olympia: Austin Jenkins interviews Jeannie Darneille, who is stepping down from the State Senate to become the state's first Assistant Secretary -- Women's Prison Division. Plus, Christopher Poulos of Washington's Statewide Reentry Council. (Oct. 14, 2021)
- The Impact: Compliance vs. Refusal: updated numbers and the effect of the vaccine mandate on staffing levels as deadline approaches. Guests: Dennis Lawson, president, WA State Council of Fire Fighters and Patrick Connor, director, Washington NFIB. (Oct. 13, 2021)
- The Impact: The 1918-19 flu pandemic was the deadliest outbreak in human history. Analysis of the COVID era compared to the "Spanish Flu" in Washington, the nation, and the world. Guests include Prof. Nancy Bristow, Chair History at the University of Puget Sound. (Oct. 6, 2021)
- Inside Olympia: Host Austin Jenkins sits down with Democratic House Speaker Laurie Jinkins and House Republican Leader J.T. Wilcox. (Sept. 23, 2021)
- Inside Olympia: A new long-term care insurance requirement will soon go into effect, affecting millions of Washingtonians. Host Austin Jenkins talks with Ben Veghte, director of the WA Cares Fund, and Sens. Karen Keiser and Curtis King, who serve on the advisory commission which can recommend changes to the plan. (Sept. 30, 2021)
- Watch 'Zack's Law' news conference with Rep. Peter Abbarno
- House Republican Leader J.T. Wilcox appears on TVW's Inside Olympia
- House Republican Leader J.T. Wilcox joins TVW's Mike McClanahan on The Impact
- Rep. Andrew Barkis on TVW's The Impact to discuss the transportation budget, environmental bills, and a potential transportation revenue package
- Rep. Dent discusses wildfire and environmental legislation on TVW's The Impact
- Learn & Share: Infographics and featured news
- Democrats’ regressive policies will create more pain at the pump for Washingtonians
- What are House Republicans doing to reform the governor’s emergency powers?
- FAQ: New long-term care insurance program and payroll tax
- Why Democrats’ police-reform bills have made communities less safe
Listen | Radio Interviews & Reports
- Rep. Andrew Barkis tells KVI staff shortages on Washington State Ferries need to be addressed
- Rep. Jesse Young talks on KELA Radio about intergenerational poverty, homelessness, and concerns about Democrats abdicating legislative powers to the governor
- Rep. Jenny Graham discusses her concerns of firing unvaccinated workers on the Jason Rantz Show
- Rep. Caldier discusses with KELA Radio the inside process to end eviction moratorium
- Radio Report: Rep. Peter Abbarno to introduce 'Zack's Law' signage bill to prevent cold-water shock drownings
- Crunch time: Biden faces critical next 2 weeks for agenda (Associated Press)
- Joe Manchin is opposed to a centerpiece of his party's climate plans. Fellow Dems say they might withhold their votes in response. (Politico)
- Over 30 states have limited officials' public health powers (Axios)
- Pentagon, State Department square off on Afghanistan accountability (The Hill)
- Editorial: Big Labor and the supply shortage (The Wall Street Journal)
The Current | A Caucus Email Update
- September 24, 2021: Virtual Tax Town Halls across the state; the state revenue forecast; the Democrats’ regressive energy policies; redistricting; concerns with the Democrats' new long-term care insurance tax; and why your insurance premiums might be increasing.
- August 27, 2021: Fixing the Democrats’ police reform bills that have made communities less safe; opposition to vaccine mandates; emergency powers reform; and the tragic events unfolding in Afghanistan.
- July 30, 2021: Why Democrats’ police reform bills have made communities less safe and a new web page that features related information; the Democrats' new payroll tax that was created to fund a new state Long-Term Services and Supports Trust Program; and honoring Sergeant Jeremy Brown of the Clark County Sheriff’s Office.
- June 25, 2021: The work of House Republicans continues this interim; the June revenue forecast and case for tax relief; the state reopening on June 30; the need to end the state of emergency and enact emergency powers reform; and remembering Mark Doumit.
- May 28, 2021: The governor’s controversial partial vetoes and criticism from legislative leaders and editorial boards; concerns with L&I requiring employers to confirm if employees are fully vaccinated; tax increases passed by Democrats the last three years; House Republican bills signed into law; and ways to learn more about the 2021 legislative session and stay connected this interim.