Legislative Republican Leaders Media Availability

Washington State Republican Caucus media availability · February 17, 2026

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Opening and introductions

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Kimberly Wirtz, communications director for the Washington State Senate Republican Caucus, opened the media availability and introduced Senate Republican Leader John Braun (20th), Senate Republican budget lead Chris Gildan (25th), House Republican caucus chair Rep. Peter Abarno (20th), and House Republican floor leader Rep. April Connors (8th). She noted Senate floor action at 09:30 and asked reporters to limit questions to one.

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Republican leaders at a Washington State Republican media availability urged House Republicans and the governor to oppose an income tax bill passed by the Senate, criticized a slate of proposed new taxes, and pressed for action on child-welfare measures and agency accountability.

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