Hospitals in Washington are in trouble, and Valley Medical Center is the latest to feel the hit. Tracy Ellis reports.
AUDIO: Muzzall: Hospital Cuts Show Democrats Ignored Repeated Warnings on Health Care Crisis
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The Elephant in the Dome Podcast: Education—The State’s Paramount Duty, A Reality Check with Sen. John Braun
Senator John Braun discusses Washington’s constitutional duty to fund education, concerns over academic decline, the impact of local levies, and policy shifts shaping schools. Is the legislature delivering on its promise? Listen to find out.
AUDIO/PHOTOS: Sens. Mark Schoesler, Nikki Torres, and Perry Dozier on KONA Radio
Senators Mark Schoesler, Nikki Torres, and Perry Dozier discuss the latest budget decisions, tax policies, and housing challenges impacting Eastern Washington. They highlight bipartisan efforts, concerns over rising costs, and the potential for a special legislative...
VIDEO: KING 5: Republican state senator secures money to help ‘suicide-proof’ Deception Pass Bridge
Senator Ron Muzzall secured $900,000 in funding to "suicide-proof" the Deception Pass bridge. Of that funding, $200,000 will go to study the best way to do suicide proof the bridge. The rest will be used to engineer it. https://youtu.be/9KRJsjuWh3g?si=u0miMmMy5nk5uFr0
AUDIO: Braun: Tragic fentanyl-related death of Puyallup child shows continued need for stronger child-endangerment laws
A five-year-old Puyallup boy died from fentanyl exposure in his own home—a tragedy the State Senate Republican Leader says should never happen. Tracy Ellis reports.
AUDIO: Sen. John Braun Talks Budget, Campus Protests & Leadership with KVI’s Ari Hoffman
On KVI, Sen. John Braun joins Ari Hoffman to discuss Washington’s budget concerns, campus protests at UW, and Democratic silence on antisemitism. He critiques overspending, calls for accountability, and urges leadership to address rising tensions. A candid...
AUDIO: Sen. John Braun Discusses Washington’s Budget and Tax Hikes on The Lars Larson Show
Sen. John Braun joins Lars Larson to analyze Washington’s budget decisions, tax hikes, and Gov. Ferguson’s stance. He critiques spending habits, warns of economic risks, and urges fiscal responsibility. Will the governor veto or sign these controversial measures?
AUDIO: Governor signs Boehnke’s bipartisan bill to strengthen Washington’s climate transparency
Governor Bob Ferguson just signed a climate bill championed by a Republican state Senator. Tracy Ellis reports.
Braun praises UW officials for response to protests, calls for prosecutions
Monday’s protest at the University of Washington took a dangerous turn as demonstrators occupied a campus building, set fires, and barricaded entrances. The State Senate Republican leader says it can’t be tolerated. Tracy Ellis reports.
AUDIO: Tax Tension and Tough Tradeoffs: Sen. Drew MacEwen Reflects on 2025 Session with KMAS Radio’s Jeff Slakey
Senator Drew MacEwen joins KMAS Radio’s Jeff Slakey to unpack the 2025 legislative session. MacEwen shares his candid take on what he calls one of the most frustrating sessions he's experienced—highlighting $10 billion in new taxes, rising fees, and limited bipartisan...
The Deputies Podcast: Sine Die & the Aftermath: Washington’s Budget, Taxes & What’s Next
Deputy House Republican Leader Chris Corry and Deputy Senate Republican Leader Drew MacEwen dive into the aftermath of Washington’s grueling legislative session, dissecting the impact of $10 billion in new taxes, property tax changes, and spending hikes. They unpack...
The Elephant in the Dome Podcast: Post-Session Recap: Taxes, Transparency & Tension in Olympia
With the legislative session officially over, Senate Republican Leader John Braun unpacks the whirlwind of budget debates, tax hikes, and behind-the-scenes maneuvering. From killing harmful proposals to pushing back on rent control, Medicaid cuts, and unemployment...