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Sen. Jeff Wilson talks about how the income tax bill discourages marriage (SB 6346)

See for yourself why gas prices are so high in WA

Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders torches anti-sheriff bill (SB 5974)

Contact Governor Bob Ferguson; tell him to VETO the anti-sheriff bill (SB 5974)

Sen. Nikki Torres urges you to contact Governor Bob Ferguson and tell him to VETO the income tax (SB 6346)

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Seahawks say an income tax would sting recruitment of future players

PSE is pushing Gov. Bob Ferguson’s UTC to approve 30% utility tax to comply with Democrat energy policies

The "Millionaire's Tax" is not just for the wealthy

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Worst. Legislative session. Ever.

A disappointing session

Press Releases:

MacEwen scores policy wins as his bills to protect small businesses and lower utility costs are signed at Capitol

Legislature unanimously approves supplemental capital budget

STATEMENT: New state budget makes Washington less affordable, Senate Republicans say

NEWS: Sen. Matt Boehnke bill protecting Washingtonians from AI deepfakes signed into law

Governor signs Wagoner’s bill to formally integrate Civil Air Patrol into state Military Department

Newsletters:

Video Shorts:

Income tax showdown: Trust or tax grab?

Are new taxes putting Washington in a doom loop or a death spiral?

Washington’s budget doubled. What happened?

Featured Videos:

Senate Republican Leader John Braun, 20th LD, shares a final update on the 2026 legislative session

A ‘train wreck’ for Washington? Inside the 2026 legislative session

Elephant in the Dome: Budget battles and Washington’s fiscal future: Income tax, deficits, doom loops

Sen. Keith Goehner on transportation budget

TVW: The Impact: Sen. John Braun on the 2026 legislative session

Senate honors Sen. Matt Boehnke as he announces he will not seek another term

Senate honors Sen. Judy Warnick: SR 8702

Podcasts:

A ‘train wreck’ for Washington? Inside the 2026 legislative session

Audio:

AUDIO: Sen. Keith Goehner reflects on Washington’s legislative session and budget concerns on KPQ’s the agenda

AUDIO: Sen. Matt Boehnke bill protecting Washingtonians from AI deepfakes signed into law

AUDIO: Wilson kit-home bill signed into law

AUDIO: Legislative update with State Senate Republican Leader John Braun – Income tax passage raises legal and voter concerns

AUDIO: 9th District Legislative update with State Senator Mark Schoesler – House income tax debate highlights broader tax policy critiques

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Senate Republican Caucus

State Budgets

Washington can't afford it

Income tax: Unpopular, unconstitutional

Lives lost, billions spent

Republican Caucus Chair Judy Warnick, R-Moses Lake, on her retirement from the Legislature:

"Serving the people of the 13th Legislative District has been the greatest honor of my professional life. I grew up on a dairy farm and ran my own small business long before I ever stepped into the Capitol. When I first arrived in Olympia in 2006, I came with a simple, unwavering goal: to ensure that the hardworking families, farmers, and ranchers of Central Washington finally had a seat at the table."

Sen. Drew MacEwen, R-Shelton, on legislation to provide financial relief to small businesses reaching the finish line this week:

"Our small-business owners should be focusing on growing their companies and supporting their employees, not fighting the state over a technical typo. By allowing the Employment Security Department to waive these insignificant penalties, we are choosing support over punishment."

Sen. Jim McCune, R-Graham, on the new state income tax:

"Don’t be fooled by the branding. This is a tax on everyone. As written, the law exempts the first million dollars of income, but that exemption can be changed at any time with a simple majority vote. Republicans gave Democrats multiple chances to vote for amendments that would lock in that million-dollar threshold; each was rejected."