Washington’s 2026 legislative session ended with a historic income tax proposal, an $80 billion state budget, and major fights over agriculture, law enforcement, and business regulation.
Senate Republican Leader John Braun joins The Elephant in the Dome to explain what passed, what Republicans stopped, and what it could mean for Washington’s economy.
Topics include:
• Washington income tax debate
• The $80 billion state budget
• Agriculture unionization proposal
• Law enforcement hiring issues
• Attorney General power expansion