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Another Ferguson Transparency Failure Emerges in Center Square Investigation

Recently uncovered records reported by The Center Square expose a troubling pattern: During his time as Attorney General, and now as Governor, Bob Ferguson has consistently fallen short of the transparency and accountability standards he loudly proclaims. In 2023, the Washington State Bar Association opened a confidential investigation into Ferguson’s office of the Attorney General...

[un]Divided: Seattle’s new socialist mayor promises to raise taxes

To pay for a long wish list of “free” things, Seattle Mayor-elect Katie Wilson says she will propose new taxes. Follow unDivided across platforms and subscribe to support the show: unDividedPod.com.

By Brandi Kruse

Everett City Council Enhances Public Safety, Extends “No Sit, No Lie” Law

At last week’s public council meeting, the Everett City Council voted 5-2 to extend the current “no sit, no lie” law which would otherwise have been sunset at the end of 2025. This law was enacted with major support from local business owners and residents as it enacted buffer zones to address loitering, homelessness, and...

Democrat legislative leaders Push for New Income and Wealth Taxes as Businesses Close and Washington’s Competitiveness Plummets

Just months after passing the largest tax increase in state history — a $12.5 billion package — Democrat leaders in Olympia are already looking for new ways to take more. Now they’re floating two new tax proposals a 9.9% income tax and a statewide wealth tax targeting assets like stocks, investments, and property holdings. They...

Big Wins for Accountability, Improved Government Efficiency & Transparency in Whatcom County

When we shared our comprehensive voters guide to the 12 Charter amendments in October, our goal was to make it easier to understand what was on your ballot and why these once-a-decade proposals matter. Thanks to strong voter engagement, Whatcom County saw clear and encouraging results. Every one of the seven amendments we took a position on...

Snohomish County Delivered: 60+ New Leaders Elected & $1,000 Tax Hike Defeated!

2025 SNOHOMISH COUNTY ELECTION RESULTS Future 42 Snohomish County, in conjunction with League of Our Own WA, recruited and/or trained 90+ male and female candidates for local office in Snohomish County this year. If current results hold, at least 60 of those candidates will have won their General Election race. A recap is below. In the...

Edmonds City Council to Vote on Raising Sales Tax to Highest Rate in the State

At their public meeting this Wednesday, November 12th at 6:00pm, the Edmonds City Council will be holding a vote on a proposal to increase the city’s sales tax rate for “cultural access” to the arts. This will be the second sales tax hike which the Edmonds City Council has considered in just the past several months....

Whatcom County plans to raise your taxes TONIGHT (Nov. 5) — speak out now!

What’s Happening The Whatcom County Council will hold a public hearing tonight (Wednesday) to authorize a series of property tax increases for collection in 2026. Date: Wednesday, November 5, 6 pm Location: Whatcom County Chambers, 311 Grand Ave, Bellingham (Hybrid- in person and virtual) Agenda link: View on Legistar Most taxes (below) are proposed to increase by 1 percent, which...

[un]Divided: 10 years, billions of dollars wasted fighting Seattle’s homeless crisis

Despite spending billions of dollars over the past decade, Seattle and King County have only made the homeless crisis worse. Follow unDivided across platforms and subscribe to support the show: unDividedPod.com.

By Brandi Kruse

[un]Divided: Parents sue state to stop schools from keeping secrets

Parents and school board members are suing the State of Washington over a new law that upends the Parental Bill of Rights. Follow unDivided across platforms and subscribe to support the show: unDividedPod.com.

By Brandi Kruse

Your ballot’s here—make your voice count by Nov 4!

Washington voters are making their voices heard in the 2025 local elections. By now, you should have received your ballot in the mail — and this one matters more than most. Local elections decide the policies that hit closest to home: 🏡 Your property taxes — and whether they keep rising faster than your paycheck. 🚸...

Event: Future 42 Clark County Kickoff Event Dec. 9, feat. Brandi Kruse

Join Dann Mead Smith, Leslie Lewallen, and local leaders for our inaugural Project 42/Future 42 Clark County kickoff event in Vancouver and hear the latest on what is happening in our county and state. AC Hotel Vancouver Waterfront 333 W Columbia Way, Vancouver, WA 98660 Tuesday, December 9th, 2025 5:30 pm *Christmas Ship viewing!* There...

$200M ‘Equity’ Program Exposed: How WA Tax Dollars Fueled a Cash Grab

Washington’s Community Reinvestment Program was created by the Legislature in 2022 as a state-funded, taxpayer-backed “equity” initiative under the Department of Commerce — meant to help people of color buy homes, build small businesses, and create generational wealth. Instead, as Brandi Kruse reports in unDivided, it’s now under investigation for self-dealing, favoritism, and financial abuse. A whistleblower’s 10-month investigation revealed...

Independent Voices from the Northwest Take the National Stage

Last week, independent journalists from across the country joined President Trump at the White House for a first-of-its-kind conversation about free speech, media bias, and the growing threat of political extremism. Among those invited to share their stories were two familiar faces to all of you on the Future 42 list and anyone following what’s...

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Another Ferguson Transparency Failure Emerges in Center Square Investigation

Another Ferguson Transparency Failure Emerges in Center Square Investigation

[un]Divided: Seattle’s new socialist mayor promises to raise taxes

[un]Divided: Seattle’s new socialist mayor promises to raise taxes

Everett City Council Enhances Public Safety, Extends “No Sit, No Lie” Law

Everett City Council Enhances Public Safety, Extends “No Sit, No Lie” Law

Democrat legislative leaders Push for New Income and Wealth Taxes as Businesses Close and Washington’s Competitiveness Plummets

Democrat legislative leaders Push for New Income and Wealth Taxes as Businesses Close and Washington’s Competitiveness Plummets

Big Wins for Accountability, Improved Government Efficiency & Transparency in Whatcom County

Big Wins for Accountability, Improved Government Efficiency & Transparency in Whatcom County

Snohomish County Delivered: 60+ New Leaders Elected & $1,000 Tax Hike Defeated!

Snohomish County Delivered: 60+ New Leaders Elected & $1,000 Tax Hike Defeated!

Edmonds City Council to Vote on Raising Sales Tax to Highest Rate in the State

Edmonds City Council to Vote on Raising Sales Tax to Highest Rate in the State

Whatcom County plans to raise your taxes TONIGHT (Nov. 5) — speak out now!

Whatcom County plans to raise your taxes TONIGHT (Nov. 5) — speak out now!

[un]Divided: 10 years, billions of dollars wasted fighting Seattle’s homeless crisis

[un]Divided: 10 years, billions of dollars wasted fighting Seattle’s homeless crisis

[un]Divided: Parents sue state to stop schools from keeping secrets

[un]Divided: Parents sue state to stop schools from keeping secrets

Your ballot’s here—make your voice count by Nov 4!

Your ballot’s here—make your voice count by Nov 4!

Event: Future 42 Clark County Kickoff Event Dec. 9, feat. Brandi Kruse

Event: Future 42 Clark County Kickoff Event Dec. 9, feat. Brandi Kruse

$200M ‘Equity’ Program Exposed: How WA Tax Dollars Fueled a Cash Grab

$200M ‘Equity’ Program Exposed: How WA Tax Dollars Fueled a Cash Grab

Independent Voices from the Northwest Take the National Stage

Independent Voices from the Northwest Take the National Stage