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Taxes Keep Going Up. So Why Are Budget Shortfalls Getting Worse?

Governor Bob Ferguson recently warned state agencies to prepare for difficult budget decisions in the years ahead. In guidance sent to agency leaders, the administration pointed to familiar pressures: inflation has driven up costs, Washington’s population has grown significantly over the past decade, and maintaining public services is becoming more expensive. Those factors are real....

[un]Divided: Washington state faces yet another fiscal cliff

Years of overspending have led to yet another dire warning from the Washington State Office of Financial Management. Follow unDivided across platforms and subscribe at unDividedpod.com.

By Brandi Kruse

Taxes, Term Limits & Transparency: Town Halls Start June 6 — Make Your Voice Heard

The Charter Review process in Clark County is entering a critical public engagement phase, and now is the time for residents to show up and make their voices heard at the upcoming Charter Review Town Halls this month. The Clark County Charter Review Commission is a temporary, elected body of 15 nonpartisan commissioners (three from...

[un]Divided: Seattle mayor faces pressure to turn on crime cameras

Two Seattle City Council members have now publicly urged Seattle Mayor Katie Willson to turn on the city’s crime cameras ahead of the World Cup, warning of deadly consequences. Follow unDivided across platforms and subscribe to support the show at unDividedpod.com

By Brandi Kruse

Washington’s Growing Warning Sign: Families and Businesses Are Looking Elsewhere

For years, Washington has sold itself as a place where innovation thrives, opportunity is everywhere, and families can build a better future. In many ways, that reputation was earned. But especially after the passage of the state income tax this spring, families and businesses are beginning to ask a difficult question: how much longer can...

Is the I-5 Bridge Headed for Another Failure?

Future 42 Clark County has reservations with Governor Bob Ferguson’s decision to proceed with the light rail portion of the Interstate 5 Bridge Replacement project across the Columbia River in Clark County, as the inclusion of light rail risks repeating the same mistakes that led to the failure of the Columbia River Crossing (CRC) in 2013....

[un]Divided: ‘Urban warfare’: Gangland style shootouts erupt in North Seattle

North Seattle is experiencing a wave of gang shootings, and some residents are taking matters into their own hands to help protect their families. Follow unDivided across platforms and subscribe to support the show: unDividedPod.com.

By Brandi Kruse

Record Gas Prices Expose Washington’s Accountability Problem

As tensions in Iran and the broader Middle East continue to drive up oil prices nationwide, families across the country are seeing higher costs at the pump. But as Washington families consider travel plans heading into the Memorial Day weekend, the pain here is significantly worse. According to AAA, Washington’s average gas price is now...

Support Myositis Awareness Month: Help Us Make a Difference

Join Myositis Support and Understanding and Future42 in Empowering Patients and Advancing Research At Future42, we are working hard to help people and businesses thrive in the state of Washington through communications and engagement with lawmakers. We recognize that many people face challenges beyond the legislative issues we are tackling. One of the Future42 supporters,...

[un]Divided: Seattle police union worried about random attacks ahead of World Cup

While Seattle police will have help from the federal government to keep the city’s soccer stadium safe during the World Cup, staffing will be tight everywhere else in the city. Follow unDivided across platforms and subscribe to support the show: unDividedPod.com.

By Brandi Kruse

2026 Snohomish County State Legislative Scorecard

FUTURE 42 recently released our second annual comprehensive scorecard highlighting key votes taken by all 147 legislators during the 2026 legislative session. That full scorecard can be viewed here. Today, Future 42 Snohomish County is releasing an abbreviated legislative scorecard specifically highlighting the key votes taken by legislators representing Snohomish County during the 2026 legislative session. 1st...

2026 Whatcom County State Legislative Scorecard

FUTURE 42 recently released our second annual comprehensive scorecard highlighting key votes taken by all 147 legislators during the 2026 legislative session. That full scorecard can be viewed here. Today, Future 42 Whatcom County is releasing an abbreviated legislative scorecard specifically highlighting the key votes taken by legislators representing Whatcom County during the 2026 legislative session. 40th...

2026 Clark County State Legislative Scorecard

FUTURE 42 recently released our second annual comprehensive scorecard highlighting key votes taken by all 147 legislators during the 2026 legislative session. That full scorecard can be viewed here. Today, Future 42 Clark County is releasing an abbreviated legislative scorecard specifically highlighting the key votes taken by legislators representing Clark County during the 2026 legislative session. 17th...

Olympia Works to Dismantle Your Local Control of Schools – A Key Vote this Friday Would Allow Firing of Local Superintendents

On Friday, May 15th, the Washington Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB) is expected to vote on new rules that would give the state the power to discipline or even fire superintendents who vary from Olympia’s prescribed policies, even if those are at odds with Federal Law. Yes, really. And because this vote has not happened...

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Taxes Keep Going Up. So Why Are Budget Shortfalls Getting Worse?

Taxes Keep Going Up. So Why Are Budget Shortfalls Getting Worse?

[un]Divided: Washington state faces yet another fiscal cliff

[un]Divided: Washington state faces yet another fiscal cliff

Taxes, Term Limits & Transparency: Town Halls Start June 6 — Make Your Voice Heard

Taxes, Term Limits & Transparency: Town Halls Start June 6 — Make Your Voice Heard

[un]Divided: Seattle mayor faces pressure to turn on crime cameras

[un]Divided: Seattle mayor faces pressure to turn on crime cameras

Washington’s Growing Warning Sign: Families and Businesses Are Looking Elsewhere

Washington’s Growing Warning Sign: Families and Businesses Are Looking Elsewhere

Is the I-5 Bridge Headed for Another Failure?

Is the I-5 Bridge Headed for Another Failure?

[un]Divided: ‘Urban warfare’: Gangland style shootouts erupt in North Seattle

[un]Divided: ‘Urban warfare’: Gangland style shootouts erupt in North Seattle

Record Gas Prices Expose Washington’s Accountability Problem

Record Gas Prices Expose Washington’s Accountability Problem

Support Myositis Awareness Month: Help Us Make a Difference

Support Myositis Awareness Month: Help Us Make a Difference

[un]Divided: Seattle police union worried about random attacks ahead of World Cup

[un]Divided: Seattle police union worried about random attacks ahead of World Cup

2026 Snohomish County State Legislative Scorecard

2026 Snohomish County State Legislative Scorecard

2026 Whatcom County State Legislative Scorecard

2026 Whatcom County State Legislative Scorecard

2026 Clark County State Legislative Scorecard

2026 Clark County State Legislative Scorecard

Olympia Works to Dismantle Your Local Control of Schools – A Key Vote this Friday Would Allow Firing of Local Superintendents

Olympia Works to Dismantle Your Local Control of Schools – A Key Vote this Friday Would Allow Firing of Local Superintendents