Each state legislator takes an oath to uphold the state and federal constitutions. That promise applies to every part, not just the words with which we agree – or the words we know. The importance of this commitment came up Jan. 4 at the 2024 legislative session...
Senate Republican Caucus
Surprise! Majority looks to abdicate a basic role of the legislative branch
I can’t tell you how many people contacted my Senate office during the past nine-plus months about the unprecedented actions Governor Inslee has taken since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Most of them, using words that made their frustration or desperation...
Wilson dismayed by governor’s new restrictions related to COVID-19 situation
VANCOUVER…Sen. Lynda Wilson said Gov. Jay Inslee’s announcement of new restrictions on Washington employers, workers and families has her questioning whether he truly understands the depth of the economic and personal damage they will cause. Wilson, R-Vancouver, is...
Braun says state’s response to pandemic is weakened by lack of involvement from Legislature
OLYMPIA… State government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic is suffering from Gov. Jay Inslee’s resistance to calling the state Legislature into session to help with key decisions, Sen. John Braun said today. Braun, R-Centralia, Republican leader on the Senate Ways...
Braun says Boeing 787 decision should be incentive for lawmakers to increase support for manufacturing
OLYMPIA… Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia, Republican leader on the Senate Ways and Means Committee, offered this reaction to The Boeing Company’s decision to shift Washington-based work on its 787 jetliner to South Carolina: “Washington has been incredibly fortunate to...
The Majority Party increased the tax on businesses by 20%…
...To better understand the impact on real people, Sen. Steve O’Ban interviewed doctors, and other small business owners. The views expressed by individual members are not necessarily those of the entire caucus.
Senate Republicans were hard at work for their constituents during the legislative session
The views expressed by individual members are not necessarily those of the entire caucus.
Senate Republican leaders offer condolences amid Amtrak tragedy in Pierce County
Sen. Randi Becker, R-Pierce County, who serves as the Senate Republican Caucus Chair, and Senate Republican Leader Mark Schoesler offered their condolences to victims of the Amtrak train derailment. “We are praying for the victims, families and all those involved in...
Women’s History Month 2015
Narrated by Senator Parlette, this video commemorates Women's History Month by recognizing the achievements of the women in Washington's past that paved the way for women in leadership today.
State Senate majority creates new government accountability committee
Announces committee leadership for 2015 legislative session The Senate Majority Coalition Caucus announced today Senate committee leadership for the 2015 legislative session including the addition of a new committee that will focus on government accountability and...