John Braun
John Braun
Legislative District 20
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Braun bills aim to reform Washington’s broken juvenile-justice system
OLYMPIA… Senate Republican Leader John Braun, R-Centralia, today introduced a package of reform legislation intended to address safety and operational concerns he and others have raised about state-run juvenile-rehabilitation facilities. The four bills stem from continuing problems with overcrowding, drug use, assaults and other criminal activity at Green Hill School in Chehalis, which traditionally housed […] The post Braun bills aim to reform Washington’s broken juvenile-justice system appeared first on John Braun. -
Another year fighting for your priorities
Friends and Neighbors, I hope that this newsletter finds you in good health and ready for a new year. I spent this week at the Capitol in Olympia preparing for the upcoming 2025 legislative session and wanted to share some updates with you. First, I look forward to serving the 20th Legislative District for another […] The post Another year fighting for your priorities appeared first on John Braun. -
Sticking to my priorities – safety, affordability and our children’s future
Sticking to my priorities Friends and Neighbors, One of the ways Senate Republicans decide what our legislative priorities will be each year is to take a deep and thoughtful look around the state at the problems everyday people face. What complicates their lives? What puts them in danger? What makes things more expensive? What do […] The post Sticking to my priorities – safety, affordability and our children’s future appeared first on John Braun. -
Infant fentanyl overdoses warrant felony charges, says Braun
CENTRALIA…Three infants in the Everett area overdosed on fentanyl over four days this week, including a 13-month-old who died. Senate Republican Leader John Braun, R-Centralia, shared the following reaction to these preventable tragedies. “It’s completely indefensible when an infant or child gets sick or dies because someone in the household is using deadly drugs such […] The post Infant fentanyl overdoses warrant felony charges, says Braun appeared first on John Braun. -
Braun: Hawkins will leave lasting impact on 12th District
CENTRALIA…A District Court judge’s gerrymandering in favor of Democrats claimed another victim Monday. Sen. Brad Hawkins, R-Wenatchee, will not seek reelection. Senate Republican Leader John Braun, R-Centralia, had this to say: “I want to extend my appreciation to Senator Hawkins for his many years of service to the people of the 12th Legislative District, first […] The post Braun: Hawkins will leave lasting impact on 12th District appeared first on John Braun. -
Newsletter: The right to protest does not include blocking access to SeaTac
The right to protest does not include blocking access to our busiest airport Friends and Neighbors, In response to the pro-Palestinian protest that blocked access to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport last week, I shared the following statement. “People have the right to peaceably protest, but they don’t have the right to put themselves and drivers at […] The post Newsletter: The right to protest does not include blocking access to SeaTac appeared first on John Braun. -
Right to protest does not include blocking airport access, says Braun
CENTRALIA… Senate Republican Leader John Braun, R-Centralia, released the following statement following the anti-Israel protest that blocked access to SeaTac Airport for several hours today. “People have the right to peaceably protest, but they don’t have the right to put themselves and drivers at risk by blocking access to our busiest airport. I understand that […] The post Right to protest does not include blocking airport access, says Braun appeared first on John Braun. -
NEWSLETTER: Survey results: Your legislative priorities
Friends and Neighbors, Thank you to everyone who took my short survey ranking your legislative priorities. The graphic above represents the results. Read further to learn more about legislative efforts to address those priorities. It can be hard to get even the best bills passed when you are in the minority, but Republicans like me […] The post NEWSLETTER: Survey results: Your legislative priorities appeared first on John Braun. -
Braun appalled by Seattle teacher’s blatantly antisemitic comments
OLYMPIA…Senate Republican Leader John Braun, R-Centralia, today shared his reaction to comments made by Seattle school teacher Ian Golash during an interview posted Friday to X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. When asked if the Oct. 7, 2023 attack by Hamas terrorists on Israeli citizens was justified, Golash responded, “Yes.” As the […] The post Braun appalled by Seattle teacher’s blatantly antisemitic comments appeared first on John Braun. -
Sen. Braun on Sen. Rivers’ decision not to seek reelection: ‘We will deeply miss her leadership and service’
CENTRALIA… Senate Republican Leader John Braun offered this response to today’s announcement by Sen. Ann Rivers, R-La Center, that she will not be seeking a new term as the 18th Legislative District’s state senator: “Having served with Senator Rivers for more than a decade, from a neighboring district, I know how hard she has worked […] The post Sen. Braun on Sen. Rivers’ decision not to seek reelection: ‘We will deeply miss her leadership and service’ appeared first on John Braun.