Leadership Video Update – Day 23

Common sense, accountability needed to fix bad police pursuit law

VIDEO: Senate Republican Leadership Update Jan. 25, 2023

Senate panel advances Wagoner bill to recognize history, contributions of Americans of Chinese descent

Shorter sentence for man convicted in brutal car crash is terrible result of war on public safety, senators say
Robert Jackson was among 3,000 prisoners released in earlier Department of Corrections fiasco OLYMPIA – Resentencing of a man who got life without parole after he killed his girlfriend in a bloody 2015 car crash is a travesty that illustrates the terrible human consequences when the Legislature goes “soft on crime,” Republican senators say. Robert... Read More
8.6% inflation: Washington families need a tax break – call special session now

Muzzall seeks audit, investigation into housing money corruption

Kreidler needs to resign, says Sen. Jeff Wilson
Reports of staff abuse are last straw, says ranking member of State Government committee OLYMPIA – Staff complaints of abusive behavior from Washington’s insurance commissioner are the latest in a series of incidents that warrant Mike Kreidler’s resignation, says Sen. Jeff Wilson, R-Longview. Staff reports allege the hot-tempered Kreidler frequently makes snide remarks and belittles... Read More
Senate majority passes ‘unconscionable’ bill that would let murderers, rapists pursue quicker release from prison

Only fix for problematic long-term care tax is repeal, says Braun

Proposal to slash in-person schooling alarming, says Braun

Republican legislators prioritize policing, public safety, and corrections in ‘Safe Washington’ Plan

Sen. Jeff Wilson issues statement on passing of Sen. Doug Ericksen
Sen. Jeff Wilson, R-Longview, released the following statement regarding the death of Sen. Doug Ericksen, R-Ferndale. Ericksen, 52, died Friday following a month-long illness. “Doug was one of the giants of the Washington Legislature, a fearless voice for the principles he and his constituents held dear. Protection of individual rights and freedoms, preserving the people’s... Read More
STATEMENT — Senate Republican budget leader says Inslee spending plan disrespects taxpayers

Supreme Court’s acceptance of Redistricting Commission maps best solution, says Braun

Wilson says final 2021 revenue forecast supports her call for tax, inflation relief

Republican leaders release statement on the Legislature defeating Gov. Jay Inslee in the Washington Supreme Court

Sen. Braun on Sen. Rivers’ move: ‘We will deeply miss her leadership’

Wilson’s plan for property-tax relief gets boost from latest revenue forecast

Bipartisan group of senators asks Inslee to suspend upcoming payroll tax, deadline for buying long-term care coverage

Senate report sounds alarm about effort to empty prisons, return felons to the street

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
Government failed Cowlitz County on methanol project, say senators
OLYMPIA… The state senators representing Cowlitz County say the loss of a proposed $2.3 billion methanol plant at the Port of Kalama is another example of state government being out of touch with the needs of families and employers across the state. “The leaders at the port, the people at Northwest Innovation Works, and everyone... 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

That’s a wrap: Republican leaders wish Legislature had listened to the people more

Senators call for action on emergency powers issue
People deserve a voice in COVID lockdown decisions, Wilson says OLYMPIA – In the final hours of the 2021 legislative session, Senate Republicans are calling on majority Democrats to restore the people’s voice in COVID lockdown decisions and other public emergencies. In a letter to Senate Democratic Leader Andy Billig, Republican senators observe that if... Read More
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

Senate Republican leaders: Inslee’s school-choice approach to reopening K-12 instruction solid step toward improving youth mental health

Senate Republicans encouraged Washington moving ahead in reopening

Legislative Republicans’ Safe Economic Restart Plan — April 17, 2020
Legislative Republicans Safe Economic Restart Plan — April 17, 2020 Read More
Senator King tells transit agency to consider soldiers and find a fair solution

Rivers’ corrections-partnership bill a ‘game changer’ for law enforcement
