STATEMENT: Police-pursuit bill narrowly passed by Senate today is ‘half step’ in the right direction, says Republican leader
OLYMPIA… Senate Republican Leader John Braun today offered this statement following the Senate’s narrow passage of legislation that would let law-enforcement officers engage in vehicular pursuits in more situations than Washington law has allowed since 2021. Senate Bill 5352 was passed with a 26-23 vote on the final day of this session for the Senate... Read More
Republican leaders release statement on the Legislature defeating Gov. Jay Inslee in the Washington Supreme Court

Intimidating, publicly shaming those with vaccine concerns is wrong path, says Braun

Republican leaders call for special session to fix confusing, controversial police reform bills
Democrat sponsor of legislation admits fixes are necessary OLYMPIA… Senate Republican Leader John Braun, R-Centralia, and House Republican Leader J.T. Wilcox, R-Yelm, issued the following statement in response to continued Democrat insistence in the press that law enforcement and legislators are overreacting to controversial new laws on policing that lack clarity and endanger the public,... Read More
Republican leaders respond to Gov. Jay Inslee’s new vaccine mandate
OLYMPIA… At a news conference today, Gov. Jay Inslee announced a new vaccine mandate for most state employees, private health care and long-term care workers. House Republican Leader J.T. Wilcox and Senate Republican Leader John Braun released the following statement on the announcement: “Vaccinations can save lives and we have strongly encouraged people to get... Read More
Wilcox and Braun call on Democrats and governor to fix the problems created by controversial police-related bills

Republican leaders say people deserve clear answers about state of emergency
New proclamation indicates governor will maintain tighter grip at least through September OLYMPIA… With the state of emergency linked to the COVID-19 pandemic now past the 16-month mark, the state Legislature’s top Republican leaders say Gov. Jay Inslee needs to be up front with the people of Washington about how much longer he intends... Read More
Braun: Inslee again violates state constitution with illegal veto

Braun reacts to governor’s veto of his COVID-related provision in racial equity analysis bill

Republican leaders say new CDC guidance supports June 15 reopening

Braun encouraged by governor’s restraint on economic restrictions

Legislative Republicans: Emergency power reform not about the governor – it’s about the people

No counties should be moving backward, say legislative Republican leaders

Cutoff highlights refusal to address emergency powers — one of many majority Democrat failures, say top Senate Republicans

Republican leaders say endorsement of 3-foot spacing would help classrooms reopen
