A new state audit is raising serious concerns about how Washington oversees childcare funding. Tracy Ellis reports.
AUDIO: Braun: Auditor’s report reveals ‘systemic failure’ and misplaced priorities at DCYF
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AUDIO: Senate Republicans call income tax historic but unnecessary, unconstitutional; urge veto
Both Republicans and Democrats agree on one aspect of today’s (Mon) bill signing establishing a Washington income tax: it’s historic. Tracy Ellis reports.
AUDIO: Dozier gives credit to community after state drops effort to close Prescott School District
Think about what it would be like for your school district to suddenly face closure. A state legislator says families in Prescott lived through that exact fear. Tracy Ellis explains.
Leaving Washington: Myth, Reality, and the IRS Data Behind It—The Elephant in the Dome Podcast
Washington is losing residents and income at a pace lawmakers can’t ignore. Senate Republican Leader John Braun breaks down IRS migration data, rising costs, new taxes, and why businesses and families are reconsidering their future in the state. He also discusses...
TRANSCRIPT: Leaving Washington: Myth, Reality, and the IRS Data Behind It—The Elephant in the Dome Podcast
Tracy Ellis: Welcome to The Elephant in the Dome, the official podcast of the Washington State Senate Republican Caucus. I’m Tracy Ellis, joined by Senate Republican Leader John Braun. For decades, Washington attracted more people and income than it lost. But now the...
AUDIO: Sen. Matt Boehnke bill signed into law to streamline financial aid tracking
If you’ve ever tried to track a college financial aid application, you know it can feel like a maze. A new Washington law aims to make that process a lot clearer for students and families. Tracy Ellis reports.
A ‘Train Wreck’ for Washington? Inside the 2026 Legislative Session
Washington’s 2026 legislative session ended with a historic income tax proposal, an $80 billion state budget, and major fights over agriculture, law enforcement, and business regulation. Senate Republican Leader John Braun joins Elephant in the Dome to explain what...
TRANSCRIPT: A ‘Train Wreck’ for Washington? Inside the 2026 Legislative Session
[00:00:08:09 - 00:00:33:11] Speaker 1 (Tracy Ellis): It's the Elephant in the Dome, the official podcast of the Washington State Senate Republican Caucus. I'm Tracy Ellis with Senate Republican Leader John Braun and wrapping up the 2026 legislative session. And, oh,...
AUDIO: Sen. Keith Goehner Reflects on Washington’s Legislative Session and Budget Concerns on KPQ’s The Agenda
Sen. Keith Goehner joins KPQ to discuss Washington’s 2026 legislative session, highlighting budget deficits, new taxes, pension shifts, and limits on public input. He addresses impacts on education, agriculture, energy policy, and county governments while stressing...
AUDIO: Sen. Matt Boehnke bill protecting Washingtonians from AI deepfakes signed into law
A new Washington law aims to keep artificial intelligence from stealing your identity. Tracy Ellis explains.
AUDIO: Wilson kit-home bill signed into law
Four years of work by Senator Jeff Wilson paid off this weekend, as Governor Bob Ferguson signed a bill aimed at boosting kit homes in Washington. Tracy Ellis reports.
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