Washington State Senators

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John Braun
  • Legislative District: 20
  • Full Name: John Braun

    • Stopping fraud in state housing grant program

      Dear Friends and Neighbors, There’s been plenty of news lately about the defrauding of government programs, specifically by some daycare owners in Minnesota. While that issue has received a lot of attention, it is not unique. Across the country, people commit fraud against all kinds of publicly funded programs, accessing benefits intended for people who […] The post Stopping fraud in state housing grant program appeared first on John Braun.

    • Is the fourth time a charm? Commonsense child safety bill passes Senate…again

      Watch Sen. Braun’s floor speech on SB 5071 on Jan. 21, 2026.     OLYMPIA…The Washington State Senate today passed legislation sponsored by Senate Republican Leader John Braun, to add fentanyl to the list of substances in the child endangerment law. Senate Bill 5071 was approved by a vote of 40-9. The Senate has approved […] The post Is the fourth time a charm? Commonsense child safety bill passes Senate…again appeared first on John Braun.

    • Braun bill aims to protect housing grant program from fraud

      OLYMPIA…Concerned by whistleblower reports of fraud and nepotism in a state housing-assistance program, Senate Republican Leader John Braun has introduced legislation to help ensure taxpayer dollars allocated to the program are distributed fairly and as state law intends. Senate Bill 6205 aims to prevent unfair insider access to housing grants from the Community Reinvestment Plan […] The post Braun bill aims to protect housing grant program from fraud appeared first on John Braun.

    • NEWSLETTER: A new year and still billions of dollars in the red

      Watch my weekly legislative update to learn more about what’s happening this early in the 2026 Legislative Session.     Elected sheriffs shouldn’t become partisan pawns WATCH the testimony by the Sheriff of Spokane County against SB 5974. Dear Friends and Neighbors,   When voters elect a sheriff to lead the law-enforcement officers who protect […] The post NEWSLETTER: A new year and still billions of dollars in the red appeared first on John Braun.

    • NEWSLETTER: Is Washington getting a state income tax?

      Let’s cut to the chase: Is Washington getting an income tax? If Democrats and the governor get their way, the answer is yes. Governor Bob Ferguson announced this week that he supports a state income tax, so long as it only applies to people earning more than $1 million a year. Make no mistake—this would […] The post NEWSLETTER: Is Washington getting a state income tax? appeared first on John Braun.

    • Are you broke yet? Democrats ready to pass even more taxes in 2026

      LISTEN: Jobs Tax. Income Tax. Innovation Tax. Sen. John Braun Says: Enough to Democrat Tax Hikes Dear Friends and Neighbors, Affordability remains the number one concern for families across Washington, yet the policies championed by Democrats in Olympia continue to push our state further out of step with the rest of the country. Instead of […] The post Are you broke yet? Democrats ready to pass even more taxes in 2026 appeared first on John Braun.

    • STATEMENT: Corruption in race-based homeownership program exploits taxpayers, undermines public trust

      OLYMPIA… Senate Republican Leader John Braun, R-Centralia, is calling for a full investigation and immediate accountability after a Seattle journalist’s months-long investigation revealed information indicating that people connected to a race-restricted homeownership program have been misusing taxpayer funds for personal gain. The investigation involves the Community Reinvestment Program managed by the state Department of Commerce. […] The post STATEMENT: Corruption in race-based homeownership program exploits taxpayers, undermines public trust appeared first on John Braun.

    • STATEMENT: Another Green Hill scandal a continuation of ‘systemic failure’

      WATCH KING TV’S REPORT   CENTRALIA — Senate Republican Leader John Braun, R-Centralia, issued the following statement today in response to reports that staff at Green Hill School in Chehalis recorded sexual acts with inmates in custody: “The reports coming out of Green Hill School are appalling. Instead of rehabilitating inmates housed at the facility, […] The post STATEMENT: Another Green Hill scandal a continuation of ‘systemic failure’ appeared first on John Braun.

    • NEWSLETTER: Taxes so high even a Democrat wants cuts

      Dear Friends and Neighbors, On October 1, several of the Democrats’ newest tax increases went into effect—and you may already be seeing the impacts in higher prices and banking fees. Here are just a few examples: New sales tax on previously untaxed services (SB 5814). This tax will take $4 billion out of taxpayers’ pockets […] The post NEWSLETTER: Taxes so high even a Democrat wants cuts appeared first on John Braun.

    • $292 million failure shows state’s incompetence is a feature, not a fluke

      CENTRALIA — Senate Republican Leader John Braun, Centralia, issued the following statement today in response to the Seattle Times report that the state has suspended a $292 million IT modernization project after more than a decade of failed progress: “Suspending this project further exposes a long-standing problem with large state contracts – the chronic mismanagement […] The post $292 million failure shows state’s incompetence is a feature, not a fluke appeared first on John Braun.
20th Legislative District