News from the Caucus

Prime sponsor state Senator Keith Wagoner (R-Sedro-Woolley) said the governor should have strong authority to immediately handle an emergency, but the legislature should be able to check that power.

Washington State Republican legislative leaders hold a media availability session, addressing key policy issues, budget concerns, and legislative priorities. Senate Republican Leader John Braun, House Republican Leader Drew Stokesbary, and other GOP lawmakers discuss public safety, tax proposals, education funding, and housing legislation. They also share their perspectives on ongoing debates with the Democratic majority...

Washington State Senate Republicans are launching a robust effort to tackle the housing affordability crisis. Tracy Ellis explains.

Sen. Braun critiques Democrat-led taxation policies, arguing that taxes on carbon, innovation, payroll, and manufacturing hurt Washington’s economy. He asserts that Republicans can balance the budget without new taxes and urges bipartisan consideration of economic impacts.

Sen. John Braun updates on a bill to fund new police hires and shift policing culture. He previews budget details and shares Republican savings plans to avoid tax hikes. He also discusses limits on long-term emergency powers.

Washington Republican leaders criticize Democratic policies on crime, taxes, and education, pushing for parental rights, lower costs, and safer communities. They oppose tax hikes, minimum wage increases, and school bond changes while advocating for balanced budgets and accountability.

Help balance state emergency powers by sharing your thoughts at a crucial Valentine’s Day hearing. Tracy Ellis explains.   AUDIO VIDEO  

Washington State Senate Republican Leader John Braun talks with FOX News’ John Roberts about parental rights.

Senate Republican Leader John Braun, 20th LD, shares his weekly legislative update. This week in Olympia, Senate Democrats pass SB 5181 — a bill that undermines the Parents’ Rights Act. Braun’s bill that adds fentanyl to the list of drugs in the child endangerment law passes in the Senate. Recent test scores show our kids...

Sen. Braun talks about a bill that cleared the State Senate that removes key parental notification rights codified in last year’s Parents’ Rights Initiative.

Controversial legislation that weakens the Parents’ Bill of Rights Initiative cleared the State Senate. Tracy Ellis reports the bill comes just a year after the Legislature approved the initiative.

Republican leaders in the Washington State Legislature discussed key priorities: public safety, affordability, and K-12 education. They support a $100M law enforcement funding bill, oppose rent control, and push for non-tax budget solutions. They criticize Democratic handling of parental rights and fentanyl issues while seeking bipartisan efforts in behavioral health and special education funding.