Braun unimpressed by governor’s tax-increase proposal
March 28, 2013
20th District senator asks why college students pay for state employee pay increases Sen. John Braun’s reaction to the governor’s proposed new taxes totaling $1.4 billion in the next two years, including tax increases on businesses, oil refineries, beer and bottled-water drinkers and out-of-state shoppers, is simple: “What happened to... Read More...
Legislators from the 20th District to hold telephone town hall
March 26, 2013
 Sen. John Braun and Reps. Richard DeBolt and Ed Orcutt are hosting a telephone town-hall meeting April 3 at 6:30 pm. All citizens from the 20th Legislative District are invited to participate in the community conversation. Constituents can participate from the comfort of their own home by calling toll-free 1-877-229-8493... Read More...
Braun supports Majority Coalition Caucus plan to reduce tuition by 3 percent
March 20, 2013
10-3-50 plan will also provide additional investments in high-demand STEM degrees  Sen. John Braun is co-sponsoring a plan to fund higher education unveiled yesterday by the Senate Majority Coalition Caucus. It’s aimed at reducing tuition for students enrolled in college, increasing spending on public universities and community colleges, and creating... Read More...
Sen. Braun jobs press conference
March 14, 2013
Senators John Braun (R-Centralia), Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-Moses Lake) and Sharon Brown (R-Kennewick) celebrate the efforts of the Majority Coalition Caucus by holding a press conference with members of the business community. They talked about their ability to work collaboratively with several members of the minority to pass a number... Read More...
Senators Braun, Holmquist Newbry celebrate passage of pro-jobs agenda
March 14, 2013
Majority Coalition Caucus leaders are pleased with bipartisan support The Chair and Vice-Chair of the Senate Commerce and Labor Committee, Senators Janéa Holmquist Newbry and John Braun, celebrated the efforts of the Majority Coalition Caucus (MCC) to work collaboratively with several members of the minority to pass a number of... Read More...
Senator Braun on the status of paid family leave
March 14, 2013
Washington State’s 20th District Senator, John Braun, talks about the status of his bill to repeal the unfunded insurance portion of family leave. The bill does not repeal current federal, state or city family medical leave statutes. Read More...
Braun pleased that four of his pro-job bills pass Senate
March 12, 2013
20th District lawmaker’s measures reflects his dedication to private-sector jobs The Senate voted Monday in favor of four bills introduced by Sen. John Braun, who said each bill passed would help to bring stability, predictability and efficiency to Washington’s private sector. “Yesterday the Senate Majority Coalition Caucus confirmed its commitment... Read More...
Braun’s bill allowing private-school online courses passes Senate
March 07, 2013
Today the Washington State Senate passed Senate Bill 5496, which gives private schools the same ability to offer online school programs as public schools. The bill would help schools like Centralia Christian School and St. Joseph Catholic School, in the 20th Legislative District represented by Sen. John Braun. “Right now... Read More...
John Braun on the MCC education reform bills
March 07, 2013
Washington State’s 20th District Senator, John Braun, talks about the landmark education reform bills sponsored by the Majority Coalition Caucus that passed the Washington State Senate during “education day” Wednesday. Read More...