April 03, 2014

Braun’s companion bill signed by governor boosting tourism in the state

Sen. John Braun introduced Senate Bill 6195 this session that would create a task force to study how the state can better market the state’s tourism industry. Tourism is the fourth largest export industry in the state and accounts for more than 150,000 jobs. Today the governor signed the House...
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March 10, 2014

Legislative Update – March 8, 2014

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February 21, 2014

February 4th E-Newsletter

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February 11, 2014

Legislative Update – Feb. 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...
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February 04, 2014

Join me Tuesday, February 11th at 6:30PM for a Telephone Town Hall!

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,...
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January 30, 2014

Senate Announces Jobs Now! Initiative – Passes Worker Recovery Act

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...
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January 13, 2014

Pension reform must start at the top with elected officials

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...
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November 10, 2013

Braun supports incentives for aerospace, insists on transportation reform before revenue

Sen. John Braun supported measures passed by the Legislature today that will encourage growth in the state’s aerospace industry and give Boeing more incentive to produce its new 777X aircraft in Washington. Although he remains concerned about state government showing favoritism toward certain large employers, Braun is convinced this legislation...
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October 11, 2013

Daily News: Time for a transportation fix

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...
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