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John Braun commentary: Shine light on governor’s court appointments by requiring Senate confirmation
If the Democrats’ new income tax ends up before the state Supreme Court, as many expect, the case will bring a heightened level of public interest in the justices themselves.
Taxpayers will …
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By Sen. John Braun
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5/1/26
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As April comes to a close and May arrives, homeowners are feeling the financial hit of scraping together enough money to pay property taxes.
Despite a reported “1% cap” on property tax …
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By Rep. John Ley
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5/1/26
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Boston has its "Big Dig," New York has its Second Avenue Subway and the states of Washington and Oregon are getting set to play in the same league.
Replacing the aging Interstate Bridge between …
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By Sens. John Braun and Jeff Wilson
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4/29/26
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Imagine standing at a gas pump in Lakewood, Vancouver or Spokane, watching the numbers climb with agonizing speed, and knowing that thousands of miles away, the Strait of Hormuz — the world’s …
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By Sen. Drew MacEwen, R-Shelton
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4/29/26
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As April comes to a close, homeowners are feeling the financial hit of scraping together enough money to pay property taxes. Despite a reported “1% cap” on property tax growth, their experience …
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Rep. John Ley
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4/27/26
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Olympia’s majority Democrats showed again this year how their priorities are way off when it comes to the safety of the public.
The bills they rejected include two I had introduced that are …
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By Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia
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4/24/26
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Washington state is facing a real and urgent housing crisis. Families are struggling, individuals are experiencing homelessness, and communities across our state are searching for solutions that are …
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By Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Chehalis
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4/24/26
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When we talk about public safety in Washington, the conversation rightly begins with the men and women in blue. The crisis in recruitment and retention of law-enforcement officers remains a paramount …
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By Sen. Keith Wagoner
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4/22/26
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Across the country, politicians are sounding the alarm about rising food prices and lack of access to grocery stores. Their solution? Government-run supermarkets.
There’s just one problem: in …
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By Chris Cargill / Mountain States Policy Center
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4/22/26
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As the 2026 Washington state legislative session came to a close, there was at least one thing worth noting: some of the worst anti-farm ideas introduced this year did not make it across the finish …
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By Ben Tindall
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4/22/26
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Drive on Interstate 5 or SR-14 beyond Vancouver’s city limits and the landscape undergoes a dramatic transformation. The skyline falls away, the fields open up, and the majestic peaks of the …
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4/20/26
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Who’s most responsible for the high cost of filling your fuel tank and paying for the energy your home needs?
Jay Inslee wants you to put the blame solely on the White House. In recent …
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Commentary by Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia
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4/17/26
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Washington continues to rack up poor rankings as one of the most unaffordable states in the country. A recent report shows the Evergreen State as the fifth most expensive state in the United States. …
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By Sam Cardwell / Mountain States Policy Center
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4/15/26
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Recent childcare reports raise serious concerns about Washington state’s handling of funding, with the state auditor questioning millions of dollars in payments tied to federal support.
While …
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Commentary by Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Chehalis
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4/15/26
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A recent state audit questioned whether Washington’s Department of Children, Youth and Families had properly spent federal funds to subsidize childcare. Between compliance and documentation …
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By Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia
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4/10/26
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The Bonneville Power Administration, the federal agency that sells Columbia Basin hydropower, is required by law to make decisions that are economically beneficial for its customers. It also must …
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By Nancy Hirsh and Liz Hamilton
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4/10/26
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As everyone expected, a lawsuit was filed on April 9, 2026, in Klickitat Superior Court challenging the unconstitutional income tax adopted this year in Washington. The lead attorneys are former …
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By Jason Mercier / Mountain States Policy Center
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4/10/26
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If you own or operate a business in Washington, I’m curious — when is the last time you have heard the words “thank you?”
Small and medium businesses are the cornerstone of our economy, …
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By Kris Johnson, Association of Washington Business
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4/8/26
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In May 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice began sending letters to state governments demanding copies of statewide voter registration lists. The request was unprecedented: It demanded not only …
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By John Martin via The Washington State Standard
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4/8/26
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It seemed strange that the governor’s office waited until late on a Sunday afternoon to publicly announce he would sign the new state income tax the following morning at the Capitol.
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By Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia
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4/4/26
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