Impact host Mike McClanahan sits down with Senate Republican Leader John Braun for ten minutes of Q&A about his plans and priorities for the 2025 Legislative Session. https://youtu.be/o0455-SoBvM
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The Elephant in the Dome Podcast: Senate Republican Priorities, Budget Challenges and Transportation Funding
Washington State Association of Broadcasters and Allied Daily Newspapers of Washington legislative session preview Senate Republican Leader John Braun on Senate Republicans' priorities Senator Chris Gildon on the need to identify the actual budget problem Senator...

VIDEO: KIRO: Sen. Chris Gildon – Washington lawmakers look to reduce budget deficit
The spendy nature of the Washington State Legislature will be reined this year, based on revenue forecasts for the state. [button link="https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/washington-lawmakers-look-reduce-budget-deficit/SMSCVRDDZJAPXORCT66GQA4GZ4/" type="icon"...
VIDEO: [un]Divided with Brandi Kruse: Senator John Braun Discusses Public Schools Leadership
In this episode of [un]Divided, Senator John Braun sits down with Brandi Kruse to share his perspective on why the Superintendent of Public Instruction should be appointed rather than elected. Check out this insightful discussion on the future of public school...

AUDIO: Boehnke files bill to restrict governor’s influence on siting of energy projects
The governor's recent action on a controversial energy project has sparked new legislation from a Tri-Cities state senator. Tracy Ellis reports.

SRC On Air: Sen. Keith Wagoner on Spokane Public Radio
Sen. Keith Wagoner answer questions related to legislative leadership, including – what’s a whip? Wagoner represents Skagit and Snohomish counties and serves as the Senate Republican Caucus Whip.

AUDIO: State Senate Democrats accidentally leak new tax plans (See Democrat documents here)
State Senate Democrats accidentally leaked their new tax proposals. Tracy Ellis reports. Democrat Documents: 2025 SDC revenue policy handout - FINAL 2025 Revenue Discussion slides
VIDEO: Sen. Mike Padden on Spokane County Spotlight
Spokane County Commissioner Josh Kerns talks with State Senator Mike Padden about his career in public service, and insights on top issues before the Washington State Legislature. https://youtu.be/RNVKSTmsTx8?si=MoCIcEEJjb-qNJdp

AUDIO: Boehnke bill seeks to free Washington from California vehicle emissions rules
A new bill seeks to separate Washington from California’s vehicle-emission standards while enhancing emissions reporting. Tracy Ellis explains.

SRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Holy on The Lars Larson Show
Senator Jeff Holy talks with Lars Larson about his bipartisan bill that would use $100 million to help hire more law-enforcement officers.

AUDIO: Holy bill seeks $100 million to help hire more law-enforcement officers
To boost the number of law-enforcement officers in Washington, a state senator is sponsoring a new bipartisan bill. Tracy Ellis reports

AUDIO: Final Inslee budget proposal would continue staggering spending growth says Republican budget leader
Governor Jay Inslee’s budget shows his commitment to tax-and-spend to the end according to the state Senate Republican budget leader. Kimberly Wirtz explains.