Listen to this 20th District Legislative Update with Sen. John Braun. Topics: Senate Republicans help push through a bill to restore public-safety tools taken away from law-enforcement and Legislative Democrats’ new state transportation package raises taxes and fees...
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AUDIO: Braun disappointed that governor doesn’t announce end to statewide mask mandate
State Senate Republicans have a message for Governor Jay Inslee regarding his mask mandate – what are you waiting for? Tracy Ellis explains.
VIDEO: KOMO: State Senate OKs bill that gives those sentenced to life a chance for early release, featuring Sen. John Braun
The relatives of murder victims fear the measure could give convicted killers a better chance of being released early from prison.
SRC On Air: Sen. John Braun on The Lars Larson Show
Sen. John Braun talks to Lars Larson about a bill passed by Senate Democrats that would let murderers, rapists, and other violent criminals pursue quicker release from prison.
AUDIO: 20th District Legislative Update
Listen to this 20th District Legislative Update with Sen. John Braun. Topics: Democrat bill that would let violent criminals pursue quicker release from prison and importance of assuring that bills are affordable.
AUDIO: Only fix for problematic long-term care tax is repeal, says Braun
A bill in the state Senate would repeal the wildly unpopular long-term care payroll tax and the entire Washington Cares Act. Tracy Ellis explains.
SRC On Air: Sen. John Braun on KONA Radio in the Tri Cities
Sen. John Braun talks with KONA Radio’s The Bottom Line about the long-term care payroll tax, paid family leave, gubernatorial emergency powers and waterway buffers.
AUDIO: 20th District Legislative Update
Listen to this 20th District Legislative Update with Sen. John Braun. Topics: Anti police bills, releasing prisoners early, long-term care payroll tax, costly Democrat bills, gubernatorial emergency powers.
VIDEO: TVW: Legislative Republican Leadership Media Availability
Senate and House Republican leaders gather for their weekly media availability. https://youtu.be/xgkqilHNKnw
VIDEO: TVW: Inside Olympia, featuring Sen. John Braun
Senate Republican Leader John Braun discusses his caucus' priorities for the 2022 legislative session.
VIDEO: KING 5: Bill would allow creation of local income taxes, featuring Sen. John Braun
Even the bill's Democrat sponsor says it would likely face legal challenges in Washington, where income taxes are unconstitutional. Sen. Braun agrees and says Washingtonians don't want income taxes. https://youtu.be/ab3IUFwqRcs
AUDIO: Senators propose linking property-tax relief and substantial increase in support for K-12 schools
Spending more on schools while collecting less in property taxes is possible according to a Republican and a Democrat in the state Senate. Kimberly Wirtz reports.