An expansion of the popular Running Start program for high school students gets legislative approval. Tracy Ellis tells us students who’ve completed their sophomore year may soon be able to take advantage of the program. #waleg LISTEN HERE

OLYMPIA… Sen. Brad Hawkins’ Senate Bill 5670 to expand Running Start opportunities for high school students was approved by the legislature Thursday evening. Hawkins first introduced the bill during the 2023 session, and it has been a multi-year effort. Running Start is a free tuition “dual credit” opportunity for 11th...

Sen. Brad Hawkins on KOZI Radio talking about the Apple Blossom Royal Court, the legislative process, Initiatives to the Legislature, state budgets, and more. #waleg LISTEN HERE

Sen. Brad Hawkins on KPQ Radio talking about the legislative process the six initiatives to the legislature, the Wenatchee High School volleyball team, and more. LISTEN HERE

Sen. Brad Hawkins on KOZI Radio talking about state budgets, the initiatives to the Legislature, and his ‘Walking Start to Running Start’ bill. #waleg LISTEN HERE

Sen. Brad Hawkins on the KOZI Radio talking about the legislative process, a proposal to increase property tax rate hikes, his ‘Walking Start to Running Start’ bill, JC Baldwin being confirmed to the Transportation Commission, and more. LISTEN HERE

Sen. Brad Hawkins on KPQ Radio talking about the six initiatives to the legislature, his ‘Walking Start to Running Start’ bill, and a bill that would triple the allowable annual growth rate of property taxes. #waleg LISTEN HERE

Leavenworth Mayor Carl Florea visited the State Capitol recently during the Association of Washington Cities “Advocacy Days” to discuss city priorities. Mayor Florea and Senator Hawkins had a helpful discussion on tourism issues, affordable housing, and capital budget. Florea and Hawkins have partnered on past legislation to expand options for...

Senator Hawkins was proud to host the Mt. Si Girls Cross Country team recently at the State Capitol. They gathered to celebrate the team’s 4A State Cross Country Championship from last fall. Mt. Si High School in North Bend is within the Snoqualmie Valley School District. As a former cross...