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VIDEO: Sen. Chris Gildon’s Legislative Update — Jan. 12, 2026

Published on January 16, 2026
Sen. Chris Gildon, R-Puyallup, reports from the state Capitol on the opening of the 2026 legislative session and the important decisions facing lawmakers.
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VIDEO: Sen. Mark Schoesler 2026 Session Week 1 Update

Published on January 16, 2026
9th District Sen. Mark Schoesler talks about the opening week of the 2026 legislative session, including Gov. Bob Ferguson’s State of the State address and concerns about agriculture in Washington.
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VIDEO: Weekly Legislative Update from Washington State Senate Republican Leader John Braun

Published on January 16, 2026
Are Democrats in Washington enacting an income tax? Yes. Legislative Democrats, who are in the majority, are preparing to drop two income tax bills — one in the Senate and one in the House of Representatives. An income tax on anyone WILL become an income tax on everyone. And the voters in Washington have rejected...
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AUDIO: 7th District Legislative Update: Sen. Shelly Short Warns of Income Tax Push and Controversial Sheriff Bill

Published on January 16, 2026
Sen. Shelly Short says Democrats plan to pass an income tax without voter approval and predicts a court challenge. She also opposes SB 5974, calling it the worst bill she’s seen, as it allows an unelected board to remove elected sheriffs over enforcement disagreements.
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AUDIO: Legislative Update: Sen. John Braun Criticizes Governor’s State of the State Address

Published on January 16, 2026
Senate Republican Leader John Braun says the governor’s speech catered to Democratic talking points and undermined law and order by encouraging state laws that defy federal rules, calling such actions unconstitutional and harmful.
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