John Braun
John Braun
Legislative District 20
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$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. -
NEWSLETTER: How did Washington issue this driver a CDL?
Dear Friends and Neighbors, By now, you’ve seen the stories on the news about the commercial truck driver who caused the deaths of three people while performing an illegal U-turn on a three-lane highway in Florida. The press has reported that the driver, Mr. Harjinder Singh, was issued a commercial driver’s license here in Washington. […] The post NEWSLETTER: How did Washington issue this driver a CDL? appeared first on John Braun. -
NEWSLETTER: What got in the way of helping at-risk youth?
Dear Friends and Neighbors, Recently, The Seattle Times published an editorial that sheds light on why my bill (Senate Bill 5278) to address the dangerous overcrowding at Green Hill School failed to become law—even though it passed the Senate unanimously. I encourage you to read the piece, but I want to briefly explain the issue […] The post NEWSLETTER: What got in the way of helping at-risk youth? appeared first on John Braun. -
SPECIAL EDITION: The truth about how the “Big Beautiful Bill” affects Washington
Dear Friends and Neighbors, You may have seen headlines claiming that the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” recently passed by Congress will gut health care, close hospitals, or take food away from struggling families. Let’s be clear: That’s false. What this new law does is restore common sense to federal spending. It protects […] The post SPECIAL EDITION: The truth about how the “Big Beautiful Bill” affects Washington appeared first on John Braun. -
NEWSLETTER: Taxing seniors in nursing homes and their families
Dear Friends and Neighbors, Over the past year, I’ve written to you multiple times about the new and higher taxes Democrats sought to impose. While Senate Republicans successfully fought off billions of dollars’ worth of harmful tax proposals, the Democrat majority still managed to push several across the finish line. Many of these new taxes […] The post NEWSLETTER: Taxing seniors in nursing homes and their families appeared first on John Braun. -
Legislative leaders condemn political violence in Minnesota
OLYMPIA – The leaders of all four caucuses in the Washington State Legislature released the following statement regarding the assassination and attempted assassinations of Minnesota elected officials: “Our deepest sympathies go out to the family of Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark, and we are sending wishes for a complete recovery to Senator […] The post Legislative leaders condemn political violence in Minnesota appeared first on John Braun. -
Governor signs Braun bill providing schools with cost-saving student transportation options
OLYMPIA…Gov. Bob Ferguson today signed a bill sponsored by Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia, that will allow schools to use state funding for more appropriate student transportation options when using a school bus is not necessary or cost-effective. Student transportation to and from school, and to various K-12 programs and services, is funded through the Student […] The post Governor signs Braun bill providing schools with cost-saving student transportation options appeared first on John Braun. -
Braun: UW protests escalate into targeted harassment, criminal behavior
OLYMPIA… Senate Republican Leader John Braun, R-Centralia, issued the following statement today in response to escalating violence and harassment during protests at the University of Washington: “The events unfolding at the University of Washington have crossed every line of decency and legality. Last night, protesters threw human feces at attendees of a Turning Point USA […] The post Braun: UW protests escalate into targeted harassment, criminal behavior appeared first on John Braun. -
Braun praises UW officials for response to Monday protests, calls for prosecutions
OLYMPIA…Senate Republican Leader John Braun, R-Centralia, issued the following reaction to Monday’s violent occupation of the Interdisciplinary Engineering Building at the University of Washington by anti-Israel, pro-Hamas protesters. The protests were in opposition to the university’s ties to The Boeing Company. “Violent antisemitic protests intended to intimidate Jewish students and University officials are troubling and […] The post Braun praises UW officials for response to Monday protests, calls for prosecutions appeared first on John Braun. -
NEWSLETTER: An expensive end to the legislative session — A $77.9 billion operating budget and billions in taxes
Watch my sine die interview with TVW’s The Impact Dear Friends and Neighbors, The regular 2025 legislative session wrapped up yesterday, on schedule – although a “special” session can’t be ruled out if the governor takes issue with the new budget. At times, this session felt even longer than 105 days, especially when fighting […] The post NEWSLETTER: An expensive end to the legislative session — A $77.9 billion operating budget and billions in taxes appeared first on John Braun.