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2025 Democrat Taxes
$12.5 billion in state and local taxes
- $1.6 BILLION: Property-tax increase
- $3.9 BILLION: Sales-tax increase
- $5.6 BILLION: Business and occupation-tax increase
- $637 MILLION: Capital gains and Death-tax increase
- $170 MILLION: New tax on storage units and more
- $281 MILLION: New Tesla Tax
PLUS…
- 50% increase in the Discover Passes
- 38% increase in hunting & fishing licenses
- 50% increase in liquor licenses
Sen. John Braun on TVW’s The Impact – 2025 Sine Die Special
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News from the Caucus
AUDIO: Hair-on-Fire” Politics: Sen. Braun Slams Medicaid Fearmongering & Budget Bloat on Lars Larson Show
Sen. John Braun joins The Lars Larson Show to explain Medicaid reforms and critique Washington’s budget, healthcare taxes, and carbon program—calling for accountability and an end to political fearmongering.
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The Elephant in the Dome Podcast – Accountability & Reform: Medicaid, Car Thefts, and Juvenile Justice
Senator John Braun breaks down evolving questions around Medicaid changes, celebrates steep drops in auto thefts, and confronts serious concerns at Green Hill’s juvenile facility in this candid episode of The Elephant in the Dome. [TRANSCRIPT]
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VIDEO: KING 5: Drug-smuggling scandal rocks Green Hill School—Sen. John Braun calls out systemic failure
Drug-filled Burrito Delivery – Corruption at Green Hill School sparks outrage as Sen. John Braun slams the facility’s failure to rehabilitate youth, citing misconduct, drug smuggling, and overcrowding. Full KING 5 report
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AUDIO: Accountability Over Fear: Sen. Braun Breaks Down the “Big Beautiful Bill” on KVI’s Ari Hoffman Show
Sen. John Braun joins Ari Hoffman to explain how the federal “Big Beautiful Bill” benefits Washington—highlighting Medicaid reforms, tax relief, and ag support—while calling out political fearmongering and overspending by state Democrats.
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The Elephant in the Dome Podcast – Braun’s Big Beautiful Bill Breakdown
Senator John Braun responds to Governor Ferguson’s harsh criticism of the federal “Big Beautiful Bill.” While the governor warns of devastating impacts to health care, food assistance, clean energy, and rural hospitals, Braun argues that the bill introduces thoughtful reforms that improve accountability, affordability, and support for vulnerable groups. He emphasizes that most changes target...
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AUDIO: Dozier applauds latest sign of support for Snake River dams
A big thumbs up from a state senator on the decision to stop federal talks about breaching the Snake River dams. Tracy Ellis reports.
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News from the Senators
Boehnke joins Western Energy Caucus and international delegation to Denmark
Sen. Matt Boehnke, R-Kennewick (4th from the left) with the Western Energy Caucus in Denmark. Photo courtesy of the Western Energy Caucus. This June, I joined an elite bipartisan group of lawmakers from across the western United States to help launch the new Western Energy Caucus (WEC)—a regional initiative focused on advancing practical, forward-looking energy...
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Legislative leaders condemn political violence in Minnesota
OLYMPIA – The leaders of all four caucuses in the Washington State Legislature released the following statement regarding the assassination and attempted assassinations of Minnesota elected officials: “Our deepest sympathies go out to the family of Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark, and we are sending wishes for a complete recovery to Senator...
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Governor signs Goehner bill, opening the door to duplexes, townhomes in rural growth areas
Sen. Keith Goehner/R-Dryden/Credit: Washington State Senate OLYMPIA… Last week, the governor signed landmark legislation sponsored by Sen. Keith Goehner, which gives counties the option to allow middle housing, such as duplexes and townhomes, in unincorporated growth areas and rural communities already poised for responsible development. Goehner’s bill passed both chambers with overwhelming bipartisan support, reflecting...
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Senate Republican leaders surprised, disappointed by governor’s backing of largest tax increase in state history
OLYMPIA… Senate Republican leaders say the governor chose the wrong side today in signing a new state operating budget that relies on the largest package of tax increases in Washington history. Despite earlier denouncing new taxes that would hit the state’s working families, Gov. Bob Ferguson decided not to veto bills that will extend the...
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Governor signs Braun bill providing schools with cost-saving student transportation options
OLYMPIA…Gov. Bob Ferguson today signed a bill sponsored by Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia, that will allow schools to use state funding for more appropriate student transportation options when using a school bus is not necessary or cost-effective. Student transportation to and from school, and to various K-12 programs and services, is funded through the Student...
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Governor signs bipartisan Boehnke bill, fortifying Washington’s election security
Sen. Matt Boehnke, R-Kennewick/Credit: Washington State Senate OLYMPIA… Washington is taking a giant leap forward in election security. Thanks to a groundbreaking bipartisan bill championed by Sen. Matt Boehnke, the state’s elections will be more secure and resilient against cyber threats than ever before. On Saturday, the governor proudly signed Senate Bill 5014, marking a...
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Good News! A bill from Legislative Democrats prioritizing non-citizens in courts, pardons, and commutations ahead of Americans died this session (SB 5103). SB 5103 is backwards thinking and it's insanely out of touch.![]()
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Thank you to everyone who Signed-in CON on SB 5#walegwaleg
In a stunning blow against government transparency, the WA Supreme Court (which has several Inslee appointees), ruled that the governor CAN continue to negotiate with state employee unions IN THE DARK AND AWAY FROM THE PUBLIC. These contracts cost taxpayers BILLIONS with no oversight.![]()
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Legislative Republicans have long advocated for state employee union negotiations to be open to the public. Transparency is key for trust and accountability.![]()
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Now, the only way to make these negotiations transparent is through legislation. The fight for open, transparent government is a noble one we will not give up on. #UnaffordableWA #GovernmentGreed #waleg![]()
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The Seattle Times:
WA Supreme Court gives cover for governor, unions to keep deals in dark | Editorial
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Especially in a state with one-party control, more ways to keep tabs on backroom machinations can only be a good thing.
Washington House Democrats blocked legislation adding fentanyl to the Child Endangerment Laws for the third year straight (SB 5071 now, SB 5010 in 2023-24).![]()
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#tbt WA House Democrats claim they do not have the votes to hear SB 5010, which protects children from fentanyl by adding the opioid to “endangerment with a controlled substance” law, that covers meth. It was a near unanimous vote in the Senate. ![]()
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What have WA House Democrats had time to hear and VOTE FOR? ![]()
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Reducing monitoring requirements for violent sex offenders (HB 2178 in 2024), legislation that would give the state the power to decertify your elected Sheriff at will (HB 2027 in 2024), reducing prison sentences for ALL felonies, even for violent offenders (HB 2001 in 2024), and more. ![]()
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It's well-past time for WA House Democrats to stop siding with criminals and start to prioritize the safety of children. Enough is enough. #UnsafeWA #RestorePublicSafety #waleg
