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[un]Divided: Seattle business owner says crime, drugs have made city ‘hell’

Rachael Savage says she’s woken up to the destructive nature of Seattle’s policies after seeing the crime and drug crisis take over the streets outside her business. She joined Brandi Kruse on unDivided to talk about her work to wake up fellow citizens. Watch unDivided at unDividedpod.com.

By Brandi Kruse

Inslee’s legacy on crime: Will WA’s next governor chart a new course?

Gov. Jay Inslee’s third term in office comes to an end on January 13, 2025, at which point he will have served in the position of Washington’s highest executive for twelve years. Earlier, Future 42 has covered Inslee’s legacy on growing state government bureaucracy, raising cost-of-living for working class families, and perhaps most ironically, his...

[un]Divided: Here’s what happened after Federal Way made 400% more drug arrests

Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell says his city has seen a dramatic decrease in crime now that officers can pursue vehicles and arrest people for using drugs. He joined unDivided with Brandi Kruse to discuss. Watch unDivided five days a week at unDividedpod.com.

By Brandi Kruse

2025 Roanoke President: “Something for everyone” at conference

Project 42 is again a proud sponsor of the annual Roanoke Conference held in beautiful Ocean Shores. The premier event for moderate and right-leaning activists, staffers, and elected officials (held the weekend of January 24 – 26) will likely sell-out again, so register today. We sat down with 2025 Roanoke Conference President Kaitlin Vintertun to...

Center Square Washington: Washington natural gas initiative backer files suit to force state to comply

On Thursday, December 5th, Initiative 2066 to protect access to Natural Gas went into law. Unfortunately, an unelected board called the WA State Building Code Council (BCC) has decided to take it upon themselves to ignore I-2066, and illegally keep their building codes in place that effectively ban Natural Gas in new construction. BIAW Executive...

[un]Divided: I-2066 takes effect on Thursday – but there’s a fight ahead

An initiative to protect natural gas becomes law this Thursday, but it’s already being attacked on multiple fronts. Greg Lane with the Building Industry Association of Washington explains how they’re working to defend I-2066 and the will of voters. Watch unDivided five days a week. Learn more at unDividedpod.com.

By Brandi Kruse

Action Alert: Threat to Natural Gas Usage Still in Effect 🚨

When Washington lawmakers enacted a defacto ban on natural gas service earlier this year, people across the state were outraged. Just a few weeks after the new law was signed by the Governor, a half million Washingtonians signed an initiative to get a repeal on the ballot. At the election nearly two million Washingtonians voted...

Edmonds RFA proposal would add new property tax burden on residents

City of Edmonds finances are currently in dire straits. City leaders are looking at a $13 million budget deficit in their 2025 budget. Without spending cuts or additional tax revenue, the city is projected to be insolvent by as soon as 2027. One way city leaders are considering raising additional tax revenue is by annexing...

Washingtonians in Seattle and two counties rise up to oppose tax hikes

Seemingly emboldened by the recent election results, some local elected officials in Seattle and in two of the largest counties in the state have been eager to propose and vote on various tax hikes before the end of the year. But they didn’t count on the response from constituents they’ve been seeing thanks to your...

Republican lawmakers worry Dems will push new taxes to close budget deficit

Facing a $10B-$12B budget deficit, state lawmakers can either choose to reduce spending or find new revenue when the legislature meets in January. House Minority Leader Drew Stokesbary tells unDivided’s Brandi Kruse that Republicans will do all they can to shield struggling families from new taxes.

By Brandi Kruse

[un]Divided: Governor Inslee saddles state with massive budget crisis

On his way out the door, Governor Inslee is urging state agencies to tighten their purse strings as the legislature faces a $10B-12B budget deficit. Brandi Kruse has more on unDivided. Watch unDivided five days a week and support the show at unDividedpod.com.

By Brandi Kruse

Seattle set to propose its own capital gains tax

Just one day after voters declined to repeal Washington’s tax on capital gains, Seattle Councilwoman Cathy Moore announced she would propose a citywide capital gains tax. On unDivided, Brandi Kruse explains why another tax on business creation would hurt the state’s economy.

By Brandi Kruse

Nehring: County exec’s property tax proposal poorly timed

This article was originally published in the Everett Daily Herald. Last week’s election saw voters soundly reject tax increases proposed by the county and municipal governments throughout Snohomish County. With one exception, all local tax increases were rejected by voters. These are in addition to Everett voters’ rejection of a levy lid lift property...

2024 Election Recap: The fight continues on

Despite facing a billionaire and public sector union-funded opposition campaign that spent nearly 5 times as much as the YES campaign, the repeal on Washington’s natural gas ban appears on track for success, with 51.43% support as of votes reported by Nov. 7. This hard-won success joins three other powerful citizen-led initiatives passed into law...

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[un]Divided: Seattle business owner says crime, drugs have made city ‘hell’

[un]Divided: Seattle business owner says crime, drugs have made city ‘hell’

Inslee’s legacy on crime: Will WA’s next governor chart a new course?

Inslee’s legacy on crime: Will WA’s next governor chart a new course?

[un]Divided: Here’s what happened after Federal Way made 400% more drug arrests

[un]Divided: Here’s what happened after Federal Way made 400% more drug arrests

2025 Roanoke President: “Something for everyone” at conference

2025 Roanoke President: “Something for everyone” at conference

Center Square Washington: Washington natural gas initiative backer files suit to force state to comply

Center Square Washington: Washington natural gas initiative backer files suit to force state to comply

[un]Divided: I-2066 takes effect on Thursday – but there’s a fight ahead

[un]Divided: I-2066 takes effect on Thursday – but there’s a fight ahead

Action Alert: Threat to Natural Gas Usage Still in Effect 🚨

Action Alert: Threat to Natural Gas Usage Still in Effect 🚨

Edmonds RFA proposal would add new property tax burden on residents

Edmonds RFA proposal would add new property tax burden on residents

Washingtonians in Seattle and two counties rise up to oppose tax hikes

Washingtonians in Seattle and two counties rise up to oppose tax hikes

Republican lawmakers worry Dems will push new taxes to close budget deficit

Republican lawmakers worry Dems will push new taxes to close budget deficit

[un]Divided: Governor Inslee saddles state with massive budget crisis

[un]Divided: Governor Inslee saddles state with massive budget crisis

Seattle set to propose its own capital gains tax

Seattle set to propose its own capital gains tax

Nehring: County exec’s property tax proposal poorly timed

Nehring: County exec’s property tax proposal poorly timed

2024 Election Recap: The fight continues on

2024 Election Recap: The fight continues on