The Elephant in the Dome Podcast: Post-Session Recap: Taxes, Transparency & Tension in Olympia

May 1, 2025

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 benefits for striking workers—and will the new governor whittle down a budget many say is bloated?