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....
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STATEMENT: Republican leader cautious about drug-law ‘special’ session
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...
AUDIO: Canceling parole for murderer Timothy Pauley should not have been a tough decision, says Braun
Canceling parole for a convicted killer should not have been a tough decision, according to the state Senate Republican leader. Tracy Ellis explains.
VIDEO: TVW: Legislative Republican Leadership Media Availability
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
AUDIO: Legislature’s new legal challenge to gubernatorial vetoes a united effort, says Braun
The state Legislature’s new legal challenge to Governor Inslee’s vetoes is a united effort. Tracy Ellis explains.
AUDIO: Senator Doug Ericksen will be greatly missed, says Braun
The state Senate Republican leader says Senator Doug Ericksen will be greatly missed. Tracy Ellis has this update on the Senator’s passing.
AUDIO: Braun: Inslee unfairly characterizes unvaccinated Washingtonians, ignores people’s true motives
Governor Inslee is unfairly characterizing unvaccinated Washingtonians and ignoring people’s true motives according to the state Senate Republican Leader. Tracy Ellis reports.
AUDIO: Braun says Governor sends clear message that he doesn’t trust dedicated teachers and staff
The state Senate Republican leader says intimidating and publicly shaming those with vaccine concerns is the wrong path. Tracy Ellis reports.
AUDIO: Senate Republicans respond to Gov. Jay Inslee’s new vaccine mandate
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.
Braun calls on Democrats to fix problems created by controversial police-related bills
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.
SRC On Air: Sen. John Braun on KTTH’s Jason Rantz Show
Sen. Braun responds to a policy from the AG that may lead to employees being fired if they are not vaccinated.
AUDIO: Government failed Cowlitz County on methanol project, say senators
State Senate Republicans say the promise of good-paying jobs was defeated by Governor Inslee’s climate agenda. Tracy Ellis explains.