Legislative Update – Feb. 11, 2014
February 11, 2014
Growth Management Act: A Burden on Our Communities I have cosponsored legislation recently that addresses some serious concerns I have regarding the state’s Growth Management Act (GMA). The fact is that our communities know what is best for planning and managing growth. The GMA is overly burdensome and this proposed... Read More...
Join me Tuesday, February 11th at 6:30PM for a Telephone Town Hall!
February 04, 2014
I want to hear from you! I will be hosting a telephone town hall meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb.11 and I encourage all 20th District residents to participate. I will be joined by Representatives Richard DeBolt and Ed Orcutt. The community conversation is much like an interactive radio program,... Read More...
Senate Announces Jobs Now! Initiative – Passes Worker Recovery Act
January 30, 2014
Senate passes Worker Recovery Act and other job-creation bills Legislators follow votes with announcement of ‘Jobs Now!’ plan to create, save jobs Sen. John Braun, R- Centralia cosponsor of legislation aimed at reducing barriers for injured workers voted in favor of the Worker Recovery Act, Senate Bill 5127. The Senate... Read More...
Pension reform must start at the top with elected officials
January 13, 2014
State Senator John Braun – “If 401(k) plans are good enough for Boeing machinists, they should be good enough for those who hold elected office.” Via KPLU radio — “Republican John Braun on Wednesday said he will introduce legislation to end pensions for all elected officials in Washington. Click here... Read More...
Daily News: Time for a transportation fix
October 11, 2013
Commentary by State Sens. John Braun and Ann Rivers   Washington’s transportation system is in major need of a fix. Cowlitz County/Southwest Washington taxpayers depend on the state to maintain functioning highways they can use for commuting and shipping their products. Without good roads, the local economy would grind to... Read More...
Olympian: Time for a new direction in transportation funding
October 11, 2013
Op-ed by Sens. Randi Becker and John Braun During the 2013 legislative session there was a debate about whether to raise the state gas tax to fund a new transportation package. Some, including the governor, want to enact such a plan. But what we’re hearing from the public is that... Read More...