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VIDEO: KOMO: Braun Demands Accountability After Audit Flags $37M in Questionable Child Care Payments

Published on April 07, 2026
After a state audit estimated $37 million in questionable child-care payments, Senator John Braun is calling for transparency and accountability at the Department of Children, Youth and Families. Braun says taxpayers deserve clear answers and stronger safeguards to prevent abuse while ensuring families who rely on child-care programs receive support.
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AUDIO: Billions Spent, Little Accountability: Sen. Braun Sounds Alarm on Child Welfare Spending on the Lars Larson Show.

Published on April 06, 2026
Senate Republican Leader John Braun joins Lars Larson to discuss a troubling audit of Washington’s child welfare agency, revealing widespread overpayments and weak oversight. Braun questions why billions in taxpayer dollars are poorly tracked, why the agency employs many lobbyists but few auditors, and why accountability from state leadership remains absent.
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VIDEO: Sen. John Braun on The John Curley Show on KIRO: Millions Wasted in WA Childcare Program?!

Published on April 03, 2026
A new state audit is raising serious concerns about how taxpayer money is being handled in Washington. Senate Republican Leader John Braun says the findings reveal “nothing short of a systemic failure” inside the Department of Children, Youth, and Families, pointing to widespread overpayments to childcare providers and millions in improper spending. In just a...
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WA Income Tax Signed — But Fraud, Lawsuits & Government Waste Still Growing — The Elephant in the Dome Podcast

Published on April 03, 2026
Washington now has a new income tax set to take effect in 2028. But questions remain about how the state manages the money it already collects. In this episode of Elephant in the Dome, host Tracy Ellis sits down with Senate Republican Leader John Braun to discuss a troubling state audit involving the Washington State...
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AUDIO: Braun: Auditor’s report reveals ‘systemic failure’ and misplaced priorities at DCYF

Published on April 01, 2026
A new state audit is raising serious concerns about how Washington oversees childcare funding. Tracy Ellis reports.
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January 29, 2026
Senate Republican Caucus

The Elephant in the Dome Podcast—The People’s Voice in Olympia: Parental Rights & Fair Play in Girls’ Sports

In this episode of Elephant in the Dome, Tracy Ellis sits down with Senate Republican Leader John Braun and Caucus Chair Judy Warnick to discuss two citizen-driven initiatives shaping Washington’s legislative agenda: IL26-638 – Protecting fairness and safety in girls’ sports, and IL26-001 – Restoring the Parents’ Bill of Rights. We dive into why these...
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January 29, 2026
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AUDIO: Sen. Keith Goehner Talks Masks, DUI Laws, and Ag Challenges on KPQ Legislative Hotline

On KPQ Radio, 12th District Senator Keith Goehner shares his concerns about reactionary legislation and its impact on Washington residents. From opposing a bill banning law enforcement face coverings to questioning the effectiveness of lowering the DUI threshold without stronger enforcement, Goehner emphasizes practical solutions over political optics. He also highlights looming challenges for agriculture,...
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January 29, 2026
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AUDIO: Boehnke advances public safety package to tighten restrictions on sexually violent predator placements

Washington lawmakers are moving to close dangerous gaps in how the state places sexually violent predators in communities. Kelley Payne reports.
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January 29, 2026
Senate Republican Caucus

AUDIO: Senate unanimously passes Wagoner bill to strengthen consequences for unlawful firearm possession

State senators send a clear message on firearm safety. Tracy Ellis reports.
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January 29, 2026
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AUDIO: Sen. John Braun with KVI’s Ari Hoffman on Protecting Kids from Fentanyl and Fighting New Taxes

In this KVI interview with Ari Hoffman, Senate Republican Leader John Braun discusses two critical issues facing Washington: public safety and economic stability. Braun explains his push for legislation to hold parents accountable when children are endangered by exposure to fentanyl and other controlled substances. He also addresses growing concerns over proposed new taxes—including a...
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January 28, 2026
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AUDIO: Senate votes yet again to nickname Washington ‘the Evergreen State’

After 133 years, Washington may soon officially become the Evergreen State. Tracy Ellis explains.
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January 28, 2026
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AUDIO: Senate passes Warnick bill to designate official state cactus

The Columbia Plateau cactus is on its way to becoming Washington’s official state cactus. Tracy Ellis has more.
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January 27, 2026
Senate Republican Caucus

AUDIO: 35th District lawmakers fight job-killing DOH fee hikes that could top 500%, crush local shellfish industry

Lawmakers are sounding the alarm over a proposed shellfish fee hike that could soar by 500 percent or more. Tracy Ellis reports.
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January 27, 2026
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AUDIO: KOZI Radio: Legislative Update with Sen. Keith Goehner: Taxes, Public Safety, and Community Engagement

Senator Keith Goehner joins KOZI Radio to discuss key issues in the current legislative session, including proposed income tax changes, transportation funding concerns, homelessness strategies, public safety bills, and initiatives affecting citizen rights. He also touched on emerging topics like AI and child safety, urging constituents to stay engaged and provide feedback.
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January 26, 2026
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AUDIO: Live from Olympia: Legislative Updates with Senator Shelly Short and Representatives Andrew Engell & Hunter Abell

Senator Shelly Short and Representatives Andrew Engell and Hunter Abell share updates on key issues impacting Washington’s Seventh Legislative District—from wildfire funding and rural hospital challenges to wildlife management, tax proposals, and the latest on citizen initiatives.
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January 26, 2026
Senate Republican Caucus

AUDIO: Sen. Judy Warnick calls for public hearing on women’s sports initiative

A statewide initiative aimed at clarifying who can compete in girls’ sports is now in the Legislature’s hands. Tracy Ellis reports
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January 23, 2026
Senate Republican Caucus

AUDIO: Torres bill targets dangerous roadways with new crash prevention zones

Lives lost on dangerous roads pushes a state Senator to act. Tracy Ellis reports.  
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