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VIDEO UPDATE: Senate Republican Leader John Braun

Published on January 25, 2025
In his weekly video update from Olympia, Sen. John Braun outlines his legislative priorities and highlights key bills on his agenda. He discusses issues like rent control, school absenteeism, and more.
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The Elephant in the Dome Podcast: A Better Future for Washington’s Children

Published on January 24, 2025
In this episode of “The Elephant in the Dome,” the official podcast of the Washington State Senate Republican Caucus, hosts Tracy Ellis and Laudan Espinoza sit down with Senate Republican Leader John Braun. They delve into Democrat efforts affecting parental rights, the challenges and opportunities in education funding, and a vision for reimagining The Evergreen...
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AUDIO: Senate panel passes Holy bill to help hire more law-enforcement officers

Published on January 23, 2025
A bipartisan bill to increase the number of law enforcement officers in Washington is a step closer to being signed by Governor Bob Ferguson. Tracy Ellis explains.
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AUDIO: State Senate Republican leadership update with Senator John Braun

Published on January 23, 2025
Legislative Democrats are attempting to overturn the Parental Rights Initiative 2081 through Senate Bill 5181. The initiative, which was endorsed by over 400,000 Washingtonians, enshrined and clarified parental and familial rights in public education.
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AUDIO: Budget and spending are top issues for 2025 Legislature, Short says

Published on January 21, 2025
Washington taxpayers are being asked to cover the costs of unfortunate spending decisions by majority Democrats in Olympia, according to a state legislator. Tracy Ellis explains.
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