News from the Caucus
The Elephant in the Dome Podcast: Republicans applaud Center For Behavioral Health and Learning opening
Republican senators applaud the opening of the center, stressing its importance amid the opioid crisis. Senator Lynda Wilson highlights the need for both treatment and accountability.
Read More
The Elephant in the Dome Podcast: What’s important to Senate Republicans?
What makes Senate Republicans tick? How do they come up with their priorities? What are they doing to tackle those priorities? Sen. John Braun talks public safety, affordability, education, and abortion in this episode of the Elephant in the Dome Podcast.
Read More
Elephant in the Dome Podcast: Inslee signs Democrat bill to transition largest utility away from natural gas – Gildon breaks down implications
Governor Inslee signed a Democrat bill that he says creates the roadmap and tools for Puget Sound Energy to get out of the natural gas business. What does that mean? Senator Chris Gildon provides a comprehensive explanation of this controversial new law.
Read More
Failure to reform drug-possession law rests squarely with House Democrats, says Republican leader
A bill to increase the penalty for hard drug-possession failed in the House of Representatives in the final hours of the legislative session. No Republicans voted for the bill and legislative Democrats say that surprised them. Senate Republican Leader John Braun doesn’t understand how that’s possible.
Read More
Episode 5 – Affordable Housing & Homelessness Package
The views expressed by individual members are not necessarily those of the entire caucus.
Read More
Episode 4 – Mental Health Package
The views expressed by individual members are not necessarily those of the entire caucus.
Read More
1