Sen. Republican Leader John Braun tells KOMO News that he hopes the security measures at the Capitol are temporary. https://youtu.be/no7ZUvze9xY
VIDEO: KOMO News: Sen. John Braun on Capitol Campus security
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VIDEO: KOMO News: All regions of state to stay in Phase 1 of COVID recovery, Sen. John Braun is concerned
KOMO News: All regions of state to stay in Phase 1 of COVID recovery plan until Jan. 25. Sen. John Braun says he’s concerned if businesses don’t’ get to “Phase Two” soon—even more will shutter their doors. CLICK/TAP TO WATCH
Hearing coming Wednesday on bill to reopen small businesses
Getting restaurants, gyms and entertainment venues opened is the goal of a bill in the state Legislature. Tracy Ellis tells us the bipartisan measure is scheduled for a Senate State Government and Elections Committee virtual hearing on Wednesday.
This Week in Olympia Jan. 11 – Jan. 15
Tracy Ellis takes a look back at this week in Olympia. The views expressed by individual members are not necessarily those of the entire caucus.
12th Legislative District Update
Listen to this 12th District Legislative Update with State Senator Brad Hawkins of East Wenatchee.
VIDEO: KHQ: Hawkins calls for “School Employee Vaccination Day”
KHQ TV in Spokane reports on State Sen. Brad Hawkins push to make Feb. 1 a ‘School Employee Vaccination Day’ and for the Department of Health to allow school districts and health care providers at the local level to coordinate access for any school employee who wishes...
Hawkins partners with Chelan PUD and Department of Natural Resources to implement key task force’s recommendations
In response to devastating wildfires, State Senator Brad Hawkins is partnering with the Chelan PUD and the State Department of Natural Resources to implement a task force’s recommendations. Tracy Ellis explains.
VIDEO: KOMO: Hawkins calls for statewide “School Employee Vaccination Day”
State Senator Brad Hawkins is calling for a “School Employee Vaccination Day” Learn more in this KOMO News report. https://youtu.be/wBMgsnAMqPA
State Senators aren’t just politicians, they’re also people
When Republican Senators Perry Dozier and Ron Muzzall talked on the Senate floor about the pain caused by Governor Inslee’s restrictions on restaurants, it wasn’t political grandstanding, it was from the heart. The views expressed by individual members are not...
20th District Legislative Update
Listen to this 20th District Legislative Update with State Senator John Braun of Centralia.
Fortunato: Proposal rammed through Senate removes necessary check on executive overreach
A state Senator is slamming an effort by Democrats to sideline legislative oversight. Tracy Ellis has details.
VIDEO: Sen. John Braun on TVW’s weekly news show, The Impact
CLICK/TAP HERE TO WATCH Following a tumultuous year of lockdowns, protests, and economic pain, Senate Republican Leader John Braun lays out his top priorities for the 2021 Legislative Session.