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COUNTDOWN: 2025 Democrat Taxes
$12.5 billion in state and local taxes
$1.6 BILLION: Property-tax increase | $2.6 BILLION: Sales-tax increase| $5.6 BILLION: Business and occupation-tax increase | $637 MILLION: Capital gains and Death-tax increase | $385 MILLION: New tax on storage units and more | $281 MILLION: New Tesla Tax
Time Left Until Most New Democrat Tax Laws Go Into Effect
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Sen. John Braun on TVW’s The Impact – 2025 Sine Die Special

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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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The Elephant in the Dome Podcast – Out of Order – When Politics Turn Violent and Budgets Break
Following the tragic act of political violence in Minnesota, Washington Senate Republican Leader John Braun urges bipartisan condemnation of all violence. He also warns of looming budget shortfalls after a sobering revenue forecast, criticizes tax hikes, and argues that unsustainable spending threatens essential services.
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AUDIO: Sen. Chris Gildon on KVI’s Ari Hoffman Show – Budget “Reckless,” Ferguson “Caved to the Left”
Washington’s budget is “$3.50 from disaster,” says Sen. Chris Gildon on KVI’s Ari Hoffman Show. Gildon slams the Legislative Democrats’ spending and Gov. Ferguson’s record tax hikes after new forecasts show a looming shortfall.
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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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Washington is already known as having near the highest grocery and gas prices in the nation. Now, grocers are deeply concerned, bracing for the fiscal impact of the LARGEST TAX INCREASE in state history from Gov. Bob Ferguson and WA Democrats.
GOVERNMENT GREED: After Legislative Democrats and Governor Bob Ferguson passed a budget with the LARGEST TAX INCREASES IN STATE HISTORY, the recent revenue forecast has only $2 million left in the bank, narrowly missing being unbalanced. Now they are attempting to shift blame.![]()
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A bill from Legislative Democrats seeking to ban all new gas-powered outdoor equipment with penalties including jail time for not complying, was defeated last session (HB 1868 in 2024). #waleg ![]()
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