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Inslee shouldn’t assign motives to legislators who dare to question him
Governor should loosen grip, trust the people, be more inclusive in pandemic decisions, says Braun OLYMPIA…Senate Republican Leader John Braun offered the following reaction to Gov. Jay Inslee’s announcement and accusations during his news conference earlier...
Republican leaders: End statewide mask mandate, state of emergency today
OLYMPIA…Senate Republican Leader John Braun, R-Centralia, and House Republican Leader J.T. Wilcox, R-Yelm, released the following comments upon hearing that Gov. Jay Inslee will announce that Washington’s statewide mask mandate will end March 12 – about a week earlier...
AUDIO: Bill to add more abortion providers goes too far, lacks accountability, says Padden
More people would be able to legally perform abortions under a bill making its way through the state legislature. Tracy Ellis explains.
Democrats’ budgets treat taxpayers harshly, Republican leaders say
$15 billion surplus more than enough to fund meaningful tax relief OLYMPIA…Senate Republican Leader John Braun, R-Centralia, and House Republican Leader J.T. Wilcox, R-Yelm, expressed their deep disappointment in the Senate and House 2021-23 supplemental...
Legislative Republican leaders: Don’t wait another month to end state mask mandates
OLYMPIA…Legislative Republican leaders had the following to say after Gov. Jay Inslee announced today that the statewide indoor mask mandate and the mask mandate for students in grades K-12 will end on March 21. Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia, and Rep. J.T. Wilcox,...
Republican leaders: Democrats’ transportation plan misses mark by costing people more
OLYMPIA…Legislative Republican leaders issued the following statement in response to the $16 billion transportation package released this week by majority Democrats. The plan was developed without input from Republicans. From Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia, and...
Braun hopeful governor announces end to statewide mask mandate
UPDATE: In reaction to Gov. Jay Inslee's announcement today that Washington would not yet repeal its statewide indoor mask mandate, Sen. John Braun released the following response as an update to his earlier statement. “It’s very disappointing that the governor...
VIDEO: KOMO: Federal and state aid for Whatcom County flood victims, featuring Sen. Simon Sefzik
Historic floods mean Whatcom County residents require help from local, state, and federal governments. Sen. Sefzik sponsors a bill to provide much needed state dollars as FEMA opens aid centers. #waleg https://youtu.be/-OzWoI-lIlE
Tax relief critical as higher prices crush working families
Tax relief critical as higher prices crush working families Republican leaders say Inslee is wrong -- tax relief is sustainable, deserved OLYMPIA…Legislative Republican leaders released the following statement in response to a report from the U.S. Bureau of...
Simon Sefzik named to fill Senate vacancy in 42nd District
Will fill seat held by Sen. Doug Ericksen, R-Ferndale, who died Dec. 17 OLYMPIA – Simon Sefzik of Ferndale, who worked as an intern in Congress and was employed at the White House, has been named to replace the late Sen. Doug Ericksen in the Washington State Senate,...
Priorities for Washington
Priorities for Washington: Senate Republicans announce 2022 agenda Restore public safety │ Return affordability │ Rebuild trust OLYMPIA…The Washington State Senate Republicans announced their agenda for the 2022 Legislative Session, which begins Jan. 10....