Thirteen years ago, $3.5 billion would have paid for a whole new Columbia River bridge—today, it only covers the light rail. Tracy Ellis has this update.
AUDIO: Delaying light rail offers best hope for new bridge
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Starbucks, Sonics, and the I-5 Bridge: Washington is more expensive because of Democrat policies and it’s affecting everyone and everything
Is Washington losing its competitive edge? In this episode of The Elephant in the Dome, Senate Republican Leader John Braun breaks down the affordability crisis hitting our state. From Starbucks’ Nashville expansion and record-breaking tax increases to the stalled...
TRANSCRIPT: Starbucks, Sonics, and the I-5 Bridge: Washington is more expensive because of Democrat policies and it’s affecting everyone and everything
Tracy Ellis: It's the Elephant in the Dome, the official podcast of the Washington State Senate Republican Caucus. I'm Tracy Ellis, here with Senate Republican Leader John Braun. Starbucks was founded here in Seattle, and we always think of it as a Washington company,...
AUDIO: KTTH’s Jason Rantz Show: MacEwen Calls for Special Session Over State Energy Crisis
State Senator Drew MacEwen joins Jason Rantz to discuss the urgent need for a special session to address rising utility and gas costs. MacEwen argues that current state policies are failing families and calls for immediate legislative action to provide relief and...
AUDIO: Schoesler asks if Ferguson is following “spirit of law” with PDC appointments
Is the state’s campaign-finance watchdog losing its balance? Tracy Ellis reports.
AUDIO/VIDEO: MacEwen calls for special session to confront ‘Made-in-Olympia’ energy crisis and demand ratepayer relief
Washington’s energy rates were once among the lowest in the nation, but a state senator says Democrat policies are turning them into a 'financial catastrophe.' Tracy Ellis reports. FOR MORE FROM SENATOR MACEWEN ON THIS TOPIC, CHECK OUT HIS YouTube SHORT:...
MacEwen calls for special session to confront ‘Made-in-Olympia’ energy crisis and demand ratepayer relief
Today State Sen. Drew MacEwen, R-Shelton, issued a formal demand for an immediate special session of the Washington State Legislature to address the compounding effects of skyrocketing fuel prices, hidden utility taxes, and looming double-digit electricity rate hikes....
Investigating DCYF: Oversight and Accountability for Washington’s Children on The Elephant in the Dome Podcast
Senate Republican Leader John Braun discusses the urgent need for oversight at the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF). He explores massive legal payouts for negligence, the impact of the "Keeping Families Together Act," and how other states are...
Transcript: Investigating DCYF: Oversight and Accountability for Washington’s Children
Tracy Ellis: It's the Elephant in the Dome, the official podcast of the Washington State Senate Republican Caucus. I'm Tracy Ellis, and I’m here with Senate Republican Leader John Braun. We’ve been talking a lot recently about the Department of Children, Youth, and...
The High Cost of Gas and Energy: The Elephant in the Dome Podcast with Senator John Braun
Senate Republican Leader John Braun discusses Washington's soaring energy costs. From record-high gas prices and the Climate Commitment Act to the future of nuclear power and data centers, Braun explores how state policies impact your wallet and outlines Republican...
TRANSCRIPT: The High Cost of Energy: The Elephant in the Dome
Tracy Ellis: It's the Elephant in the Dome, the official podcast of the Washington State Senate Republican Caucus. I'm Tracy Ellis with Republican leader John Braun. I filled up my car the other day, and even though it was at Costco, it was still pretty expensive. But...
VIDEO: KOMO: Braun Demands Accountability After Audit Flags $37M in Questionable Child Care Payments
After a state audit estimated $37 million in questionable child-care payments, Senator John Braun is calling for transparency and accountability at the Department of Children, Youth and Families. Braun says taxpayers deserve clear answers and stronger safeguards to...