Senator John Braun discussed the state budget, highlighting concerns about overspending and taxation. He praised bills on school safety and law enforcement funding but criticized property tax levy increases. He also addressed special education funding […]
by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State StandardApril 26, 2025 Democrats in the Washington Legislature unveiled a budget deal Saturday that cuts spending and hikes taxes on thousands of businesses to maintain core public services and erase […]
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State StandardApril 26, 2025 Democrats were moments away from passing a cap on residential rent increases off the Washington state Senate floor Friday night. But a challenge from the Senate Republican […]
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State StandardApril 25, 2025 The Trump administration has lambasted the Washington attorney general’s lawsuit against a county for cooperating with federal immigration agents in violation of state law. The latest development, […]
As the Legislative Session ends, Senate Republican Leader John Braun unpacks key issues: tax debates, rent control, unemployment benefits for striking workers, public safety strides, and challenges in education policy.
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