News from the Caucus

Sen. Matt Boehnke, R-Kennewick/Credit: Washington State Senate OLYMPIA… One of the success stories in Washington state government received the unanimous support of the Washington State Senate, through legislation introduced by Sen. Matt Boehnke, R-Kennewick. Boehnke’s Senate Bill 5034 would indefinitely extend the work of what’s known as the SYNC team, which comprises representatives from the...

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.

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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.

State Senator John Braun provides an update on the 2025 legislative session, discussing committee activities, upcoming floor periods, and budget negotiations. He highlights key issues, including juvenile rehabilitation center management and a controversial bill on parents’ rights. Senator Braun encourages constituents to get involved and stay informed through his newsletter.

Senator Shelly Short discusses the upcoming battle over the Parental Rights Initiative. She criticizes a Democrat bill, which she believes undermines parental rights and interferes with the parent-child relationship. Senator Short emphasizes the importance of parental notification and the right to review all records, and vows to fight against the bill with everything she has.

AUDIO: State Senator Mark Schoesler criticizes the Democrat Senate Education Committee chair for attempting to dismantle the Parents’ Rights Initiative, which was passed unanimously in the Senate a year ago. He emphasizes the importance of respecting parents’ rights and maintaining public trust.