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AUDIO: Sen. Keith Goehner Reflects on Washington’s Legislative Session and Budget Concerns on KPQ’s The Agenda

Published on March 18, 2026
Sen. Keith Goehner joins KPQ to discuss Washington’s 2026 legislative session, highlighting budget deficits, new taxes, pension shifts, and limits on public input. He addresses impacts on education, agriculture, energy policy, and county governments while stressing the need for accountability, sustainable spending, and meaningful engagement with constituents.
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AUDIO: Sen. Matt Boehnke bill protecting Washingtonians from AI deepfakes signed into law

Published on March 16, 2026
A new Washington law aims to keep artificial intelligence from stealing your identity. Tracy Ellis explains.
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AUDIO: Legislative update with State Senate Republican Leader John Braun – Income Tax Passage Raises Legal and Voter Concerns

Published on March 13, 2026
Sen. John Braun discusses the newly passed income tax, predicting legal challenges and criticizing constraints on voter input. He argues the measure violates the state constitution and says the initiative-only path will confuse voters and undermine a clear public decision on the tax.
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AUDIO: 9th District Legislative update with State Senator Mark Schoesler – House Income Tax Debate Highlights Broader Tax Policy Critiques

Published on March 13, 2026
Sen. Mark Schoesler highlights concerns about expanding tax burdens and questions legislative priorities, citing changes in the working families tax credit and universal free school meals. He argues these policies broaden costs and illustrate deeper issues in current tax and budget decisions.
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AUDIO: Historic Income Tax and Budget – 2026 Legislative Session

Published on March 12, 2026
Historic tax and spending measures highlighted Washington’s 2026 legislative session. Tracy Ellis reports.
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February 23, 2015
Senate Republican Caucus

After OIC scandal Spokesman-Review endorses Sen. Padden’s efforts to ensure judicial independence

After the scandal at the Office of the Insurance Commissioner, Sen. Mike Padden’s bill is vital reform to bring greater safeguards and independence to the state’s administrative judicial system. So says the editorial board of the Spokesman-Review “Administrative law courts are an important venue for resolving all manner of complaints against the state, and they...
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December 17, 2014
Curtis King

King selected to lead Senate transportation committee

During a meeting of Senate majority lawmakers Monday, Sen. Curtis King was chosen to chair the Senate Transportation Committee. As head of the committee, King will steer the transportation agenda and bill proposals, as well as write the biennial transportation budget. It is anticipated that the agenda will focus on passage of a reform and transportation-revenue package....
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December 17, 2014
John Braun

Braun holds first Latino legislative forum in 20th District

More than 50 members of the 20th Legislative District’s Latino community joined Sen. John Braun on Sunday afternoon in Chehalis for a discussion about priorities for the upcoming legislative session, which begins Jan. 12. “I was pleasantly surprised by the turnout,” said Braun, R-Centralia, who had invited members of the area’s faith community and leaders...
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December 08, 2014
John Braun

Braun elected deputy leader of Senate majority

The Senate Majority Coalition Caucus has elected Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia, as Senate Majority Deputy Leader for the two-year legislative term that begins in 2015.  Braun was already a member of the MCC leadership team and is chair of the Senate Trade and Economic Development Committee. “We will have a tough job this coming legislative...
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December 04, 2014
Mark Schoesler

Schoesler elected to lead Senate coalition as Majority Leader

The Senate Majority Coalition Caucus today elected Sen. Mark Schoesler as Senate Majority Leader for a two-year legislative term. “I’m grateful to my Senate colleagues for their vote of confidence and am eager to continue working on solutions for the people of Washington,” said Schoesler, R-Ritzville, “It’s time to govern and roll up our sleeves...
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