OLYMPIA…Washington Senate Republicans today elected their leadership team for the 2024-25 legislative term. Leader: Sen. John Braun, Centralia Caucus Chair: Sen. Judy Warnick, Ellensburg Floor Leader: Sen. Shelly Short, Addy Whip: Sen. Keith Wagoner, Sedro Woolley...
Governor Jay Inslee has called a special session for later this month in hopes state lawmakers will be able to pass a new drug possession law. Braun said he's optimistic lawmakers will reach a good solution, but said right now the caucuses do not have an agreement....
CENTRALIA… State lawmakers have been called into a special session to continue work toward a new state law on the possession of controlled substances, after failing to come to an agreement before the regular legislative session ended April 23. Senate Republican Leader...
Canceling parole for a convicted killer should not have been a tough decision, according to the state Senate Republican leader. Tracy Ellis explains.
Legislative Republican leaders comment on Governor Inslee's State of the State Address and discuss their priorities for the 2022 legislative session during a virtual media availability. https://youtu.be/X4ndDUwmh1k
The state Legislature’s new legal challenge to Governor Inslee’s vetoes is a united effort. Tracy Ellis explains.
The state Senate Republican leader says Senator Doug Ericksen will be greatly missed. Tracy Ellis has this update on the Senator’s passing.
Governor Inslee is unfairly characterizing unvaccinated Washingtonians and ignoring people’s true motives according to the state Senate Republican Leader. Tracy Ellis reports.
The state Senate Republican leader says intimidating and publicly shaming those with vaccine concerns is the wrong path. Tracy Ellis reports.
Reaction is pouring in from state Senate Republicans angry about Governor Inslee’s announcement to require state workers to get the COVID vaccine. Tracy Ellis reports.
The State Senate Republican leader is calling on Democrats to fix problems created by controversial police-related bills. Law enforcement, EMTs, and local elected officials are concerned about the legislation passed by Democrats this year.
Sen. Braun responds to a policy from the AG that may lead to employees being fired if they are not vaccinated.
