Tag Archives: John Braun

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

By tracyellis | Published on 

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.

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.

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.

AUDIO: Senate Republican leader cautious about drug-law special session

By tracyellis | Published on May 02, 2023

A special session to create a state law that increases penalties for the possession of hard drugs is scheduled for May 16th.

Senate Republicans say they’re ready to do their part.

Tracy Ellis has more.