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Elephant in the Dome Podcast: Washington’s Health Care Crisis: Hospital Closures & Hidden Costs

Published on June 17, 2025
Hospitals across Washington are hurting, clinics are shutting down, and costs are skyrocketing. In this episode of Elephant in the Dome, state senators break down the crisis hitting our health care system—from new taxes impacting hospitals to hidden costs that could drive up insurance premiums for families. What role does government play in this growing...
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Legislative leaders condemn political violence in Minnesota

Published on June 15, 2025
OLYMPIA – The leaders of all four caucuses in the Washington State Legislature released the following statement regarding the assassination and attempted assassinations of Minnesota elected officials: “Our deepest sympathies go out to the family of Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark, and we are sending wishes for a complete recovery to Senator...
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AUDIO: Despite signing of anti-parents’ rights bill, ‘this isn’t over,’ says Dozier

Published on May 21, 2025
A state Senator is frustrated after the governor signed a new law that overrides Washington’s 2024 parental-rights protections. Tracy Ellis reports.
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AUDIO: Senate Republicans react to Ferguson signing largest tax increase in state history

Published on May 20, 2025
Governor Bob Ferguson made big promises about fiscal responsibility, but today, Senate Republicans say he threw those promises out the window. Tracy Ellis reports.
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AUDIO/PHOTOS: Sens. Mark Schoesler, Nikki Torres, and Perry Dozier on KONA Radio

Published on May 16, 2025
Senators Mark Schoesler, Nikki Torres, and Perry Dozier discuss the latest budget decisions, tax policies, and housing challenges impacting Eastern Washington. They highlight bipartisan efforts, concerns over rising costs, and the potential for a special legislative session. LISTEN  
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News from the Caucus

March 14, 2025
Senate Republican Caucus

NEWSFLASH: A budget proposal with no new taxes, no drastic cuts

  A common-sense budget No new taxes, no drastic cuts       Senate Republicans announced a no-new-taxes budget this week to positive reviews. Sen. Chris Gildon, R-Puyallup, and Sen. Nikki Torres, R-Pasco, crafted a proof-of-concept budget to show how it’s possible to cover our budget deficit without raising taxes or making drastic cuts. Listen...
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March 14, 2025
Matt Boehnke

Senate passes Boehnke bill making emissions data more timely

Sen. Matt Boehnke, R-Kennewick/Credit: Washington State Senate OLYMPIA… In a landmark move to require more accountability from climate-related policies and programs, the Senate passed legislation from Sen. Matt Boehnke that would transition the state from biennial to annual greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reporting. Senate Bill 5036 would provide a more current snapshot of Washington’s emissions,...
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March 12, 2025
Senate Republican Caucus

Sen. Chris Gildon Explains Senate Republican Budget Plan on KVI

Sen. Chris Gildon told KVI’s John Carlson that the Senate Republican budget balances without new taxes or major cuts. It preserves teacher bonuses, limits certain program growth, and offers state workers a $5K bonus instead of $4B in raises. Gildon urges public support.
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March 12, 2025
John Braun

Braun: Slashing teacher bonuses unwise, unnecessary

OLYMPIA…Senate Republican Leader John Braun, R-Centralia, says Washington teachers don’t deserve to have incentive bonuses cut in half by Democrats. Educators in Washington currently qualify for a bonus for achieving certification by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. They can receive an additional bonus for teaching in a school that the state classifies as...
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March 11, 2025
Senate Republican Caucus

AUDIO: Senate unanimously passes Braun bill to improve safety, reduce overcrowding in juvenile facilities

Washington’s juvenile justice facilities are overcrowded and dangerous — but a bill that just passed the state Senate could help. Tracy Ellis explains.
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March 11, 2025
John Braun

Senate Unanimously Passes Braun Bill to Improve Safety, Reduce Overcrowding in Juvenile Facilities

OLYMPIA – Legislation from Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia, to address overcrowding in Washington’s juvenile-justice facilities and improve safety for both staff and inmates was passed by the Senate unanimously today. The bill now moves to the House of Representatives for consideration. Senate Bill 5278 responds to ongoing issues at institutions like Green Hill School in...
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March 11, 2025
Senate Republican Caucus

AUDIO: ‘$ave Washington’ budget would fund shared priorities without raising taxes

Serious, smart, and making government work better – that’s how Senate Republicans describe their new spending plan. Tracy Ellis reports.
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March 09, 2025
Senate Republican Caucus

NEWSFLASH: Good and bad bills still alive and moving forward

Debates, votes and bad legislation…Oh my!     The eighth week of this session was full of debates and votes on bad bills that made it to the Senate floor. The first bill listed below has passed in the Senate and is now under consideration in the House. The other two bills have yet to...
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March 08, 2025
Senate Republican Caucus

VIDEO: Sen. John Braun: Public Safety, Budget Concerns & Smarter Schools

Senate Republican Leader John Braun gives an update from Olympia as the 2025 legislative session reaches its halfway point. He highlights key bills, including efforts to expand school transportation options, bring back technical education for younger students, and address overcrowding at Green Hill School. Braun also discusses a critical bill to fund law enforcement hiring...
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March 07, 2025
Senate Republican Caucus

AUDIO: Senate Republican Leadership Update with State Senator John Braun

Washington has a shortage of law enforcement officers. Senator John Braun reports some progress in that area.
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March 07, 2025
Senate Republican Caucus

The Elephant in the Dome Podcast: Anti-Semitism on Campus, Public Safety, and Washington’s Budget Crisis

On this episode of The Elephant in the Dome, Senator John Braun is joined by KVI radio host Ari Hoffman for a no-holds-barred conversation about rising anti-Semitism on college campuses, the state of public safety in Washington, and the looming budget crisis. They discuss the University of Washington’s handling of campus activism, the challenges of...
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March 07, 2025
Senate Republican Caucus

Senate Republican Town Hall Schedule- Spring 2025

March 13: 19th LD virtual town hall with Sen. Wilson, Rep. Walsh and Rep. McEntire @ 6:30 p.m. via Zoom (register) 17th LD virtual town hall with Sen. Harris, Rep. Stuebe, and Rep. Waters @6:30 p.m. (register)   March 15: 4th LD Sen. Christian in-person town hall @ 10-11 a.m. at Sun City Church, 1020...
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