Sen. John Braun: Learning Loss, Foster Care Failures, and the Fight for Our Children

Sen. John Braun argues that Washington’s children continue to suffer from poor policy decisions long after pandemic-era school closures. In his commentary, Braun criticizes Democrats for blocking Republican-led solutions to address learning loss, cutting critical foster care support, and failing to strengthen child-protection laws against dangers like fentanyl. Pointing to high-profile failures within the Department of Children, Youth and Families, Braun stresses the urgent need for accountability and common-sense reforms. He says Senate Republicans are committed to focusing on public safety, affordability, and building a better future for Washington’s children.