Tag Archives: drug possession

SRC On Air: Sen. John Braun on KGMI Radio in Bellingham

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Sen. John Braun talks to KGMI Radio Saturday Morning Live host Charlie Crabtree about police pursuits, catalytic converter theft, hard drug possession, and middle housing.

Emotional speeches on new hard drug possession law and Governor Inslee vetoes accountability

By tracyellis | Published on May 19, 2023

The state Legislature passed a bill in a special session that the Governor signed into law making hard drug possession a gross misdemeanor with the goal of getting people who suffer from substance abuse disorder into treatment. Two state Senators, Republicans John Braun and Ron Muzzall, spoke on the bill, not just as lawmakers, but also as uncles.

Governor Jay Inslee vetoed several budget provisos that would have improved government accountability. Senators Braun and Phil Fortunato react.

SRC On Air: Sen. John Braun on KVI Radio’s Ari Hoffman Show

By tracyellis | Published on May 17, 2023

Sen. John Braun talks to KVI Radio’s Ari Hoffman about the bipartisan compromise addressing hard drug possession in our communities that was passed by the Legislature and signed by the Governor.

AUDIO: Padden believes drug-possession bill passed by Legislature not strong enough to deal with state’s drug crisis

By tracyellis | Published on May 16, 2023

A state Senator says the hard drug-possession bill passed by the Legislature in a special session isn’t strong enough to deal with the state’s drug crisis.

The legislation made possession a gross misdemeanor.

Senator Mike Padden, the ranking Republican on the Senate Law and Justice Committee, says the threat of a felony is more likely to persuade drug offenders to undergo treatment.

The Spokane Valley Republican says the punishment under the measure is basically a hybrid between a gross misdemeanor and a misdemeanor – not an effective deterrent for offenders.

Padden says, while he’s glad the legislature passed some sort of law to increase penalties, this doesn’t go far enough to be effective.

Governor calls special session to work on hard drug possession law

By tracyellis | Published on May 05, 2023

Senators John Braun and Keith Wagoner say the move is a bit premature.

VIDEO: KOMO: Washington cities want the state to follow their lead on unlawful drug possession, featuring Sen. John Braun

By tracyellis | Published on May 04, 2023

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.

 

SRC On Air: Sen. John Braun on KVI Radio’s Ari Hoffman Show

By tracyellis | Published on May 03, 2023

Sen. John Braun talks to KVI Radio’s Ari Hoffman about the upcoming special session to create penalties for hard drug possession and the new police pursuit law.