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All energy options should be considered by Americans
One of the most significant shifts from our recent elections is that America is headed back to an “all-of-the-above” strategy that expands our energy options rather than further … more
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Washington needs a pro-growth agenda
Washington lawmakers began the 2025 legislative session facing something many of them have not experienced during their time in office — a sizable budget gap. The last time the state was in … more
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Chad Taylor is publisher and co-owner of The Chronicle. He can be reached by email at chad@chronline.com. 
Publisher's Note: Washington state’s climate policy is a case study in failure
Washington state’s so-called leadership on climate policy has been a disaster: it has backfired. Although the investments have been made and the words from Olympia have been said, CO2 … more
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Senator John Braun speaks during Cascade Community Healthcare’s 11th annual Legislative and Governmental Forum on Wednesday, Dec. 18.
Sen. John Braun: As session begins, here’s what to expect from Senate Republicans
Those of us who take to heart President Lincoln’s words that government is “of the people” appreciate being asked to offer a forecast of an upcoming session. Our constituents … more
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American former President Jimmy Carter (center) smiles as he arrives for the 120th anniversary of the founding of the Drum-Tower Hospital in Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu province, Dec. 15, 2012.
For Jimmy Carter, faith was always front and center
Editor’s note: Centralia resident John Martin wrote this on the occasion of former President Jimmy Carter’s 100th birthday. Carter died on Dec. 29, 2024. James Earl "Jimmy" Carter … more
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Don C. Brunell
All energy options should be considered by Americans
One of the most significant shifts from our recent elections is that America is headed back to an “all-of-the-above” strategy that expands our energy options rather than further … more
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Sen. John Braun listens during a meeting in the Centralia High School library on Thursday, Dec. 19.
John Braun: This year’s passage of four initiatives is already making our state better
Earlier this month, the City of Federal Way released data showing crime rates overall had fallen 11% from a year ago. That’s great news for any community, especially one of the larger … more
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Members from the SRC hold a press conference in the SRC Caucus Room - November 29, 2022
Legislators can learn from Pierce County’s bipartisan effort on homelessness
Of all the public policy issues legislators wrestle with, the issue of chronic homelessness is easily among the most frustrating. It’s frustrating to think of all the billions of tax … more
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State Senator John Braun speaks at a legislative roundtable meeting held at the Lewis County Courthouse on Monday, Sept. 23.
John Braun: To make K-12 system better, stop electing a state school superintendent
Senate Republicans will go into the 2025 legislative session next month with three priorities: Work toward a safer Washington, an affordable Washington and a better future for our children. Most of … more
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State Senate Republican Leader John Braun, R-Centralia, talks about his focuses in the upcoming legislative session during a visit to The Chronicle in Centralia on Thursday, Dec 14.
Find more space for juvenile offenders, but stop putting them with adults
A lot can be said about the governor’s proposal to address overcrowding at Green Hill School in Chehalis by repurposing a vacant wing of the state prison near Aberdeen. Here’s the … more
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It’s time for state lawmakers to push ‘pause’ on spending
It wasn’t long ago that Washington state lawmakers were awash in a multi-billion-dollar budget surplus thanks to a surprisingly strong rebound from the pandemic lockdown and a flood of federal … more
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Sen. John Braun of Centralia serves the 20th Legislative District, which spans parts of four counties from Yelm to Vancouver. He became Senate Republican leader in 2020.
John Braun: Legislators can learn from Pierce County’s bipartisan effort on homelessness
Of all the public policy issues legislators wrestle with, the issue of chronic homelessness is easily among the most frustrating. It’s frustrating to think of all the billions of tax … more
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Don C. Brunell
What about our big one?
When President Biden warned FEMA does not have enough money to finish the hurricane season let alone the entire year, it was surprising. Suddenly, we discovered federal disaster relief money may be … more
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Tribes must be at the table when natural resources policies are written
Tribes in western Washington have asked the state to restructure the Fish and Wildlife Commission, which is standing in the way of true co-management. The 1974 Boldt decision in U.S. v. … more
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Gov. Jay Inslee speaks during a press conference for a budget preview at Green Hill School in Chehalis on Monday, Nov. 25.
John Braun: Find more space for juvenile offenders, but stop putting them with adults
A lot can be said about the governor’s proposal to address overcrowding at Green Hill School in Chehalis by repurposing a vacant wing of the state prison near Aberdeen. Here’s the … more
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State Senate Republican Leader John Braun, R-Centralia, talks about his focuses in the upcoming legislative session during a visit to The Chronicle in Centralia on Thursday, Dec 14.
It’s time to give thanks — and to restore our state
Our nation celebrates Thanksgiving in late November as a nation because of an October 1863 proclamation issued by President Abraham Lincoln. Prior to that, states celebrated on the dates of their … more
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The Capitol building in Olympia, home to the Senate and House chambers, is lit up on the evening of Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023.
John Braun: It’s time to give thanks — and to restore our state
Our nation celebrates Thanksgiving in late November, as a nation, because of an October 1863 proclamation issued by President Abraham Lincoln. Prior to that, states celebrated on the dates of their … more
Let’s hope Boeing labor deal marks start of a new phase of manufacturing growth
Shortly before the vote that ended the machinists’ strike against Boeing, an unprecedented group of 53 manufacturing association and state chamber of commerce leaders from 42 states signed on … more
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State Senator John Braun speaks at a legislative round table meeting held at the Lewis County Courthouse on Monday, Sept. 23.
By focusing on governing, Ferguson can turn the page on Inslee-era partisanship
Two days after the general election, a Democratic member of our state’s congressional delegation publicly offered this advice to Washington’s governor-elect Bob Ferguson: “If … more
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State Senate Republican Leader John Braun, R-Centralia
John Braun: By focusing on governing, Ferguson can turn the page on Inslee-era partisanship
Two days after the general election, a Democratic member of our state’s congressional delegation publicly offered this advice to Washington’s governor-elect Bob Ferguson: “If … more
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