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Legislature Sends State Income Tax to Gov. Ferguson After Rejecting Key Taxpayer Safeguards

Washington lawmakers have sent a sweeping state income tax bill to the desk of Bob Ferguson, where the governor must now decide whether to sign it into law or veto it. Last year, Gov Ferguson signed the largest package of tax hikes in state history into law, after pushing for a “balanced approach” for months....

[un]Divided: Starbucks closing 5 Seattle stores as it opens HQ in Tennessee

As Howard Schultz leaves Seattle for Miami, the coffee company he helped build into an empire is also looking for greener pastures. Follow unDivided across platforms and subscribe to support the show: unDividedPod.com.

By Brandi Kruse

Op-Ed: State income tax proposal will destroy minority-owned businesses and hurt our communities

Mike Sotelo, president of the Ethnic Chamber of Commerce Coalition, writes about Washington’s proposed state income tax on earnings above $1 million threatens to undermine the progress and stability of minority-owned businesses at a time when our state’s entrepreneurial diversity is finally gaining momentum. As co-chair of the Seattle Ethnic Chamber of Commerce, I’ve seen firsthand...

40+ Whatcom County Small Businesses Urge Legislature to Reject State Income Tax

Today, 40+ local businesses in Whatcom County sent a joint letter to the Washington State Legislature expressing their concerns regarding the proposed state income tax, SB 6346. The letter urges the Legislature to reject the income tax in order to avoid negative impacts on Washington’s economy. To the Honorable Members of the Washington State Legislature,...

30+ Clark County Small Businesses Urge Legislature to Reject State Income Tax

Today, 30+ local businesses in Clark County sent a joint letter to the Washington State Legislature expressing their concerns regarding the proposed state income tax, SB 6346. The letter urges the Legislature to reject the income tax in order to avoid negative impacts on Washington’s economy. March 9, 2026 To the Honorable Members of the...

Politics unPacked: Washington state is about to get an income tax

Brandi Kruse unpacks what happened during the legislative session this week in Olympia, including: Governor Ferguson says he plans to sign the income tax into law. Democrats pass bill that would allow an unelected commission to remove elected sheriffs. Proposal to dramatically expand powers of the Attorney General draws criticism.

By Brandi Kruse

Lawmakers Could Vote on Income Tax This Week

Friday, Bob Ferguson announced he reached an agreement with legislative leaders to amend the proposed state income tax bill, and that he will sign it if it reaches his desk. The changes? A handful of small tax credits and modest tweaks. But the core proposal remains the same: creating a state income tax in Washington,...

Local Elected Officials Urge Legislature to Reject New State Income Tax

Local elected leaders from across Washington are speaking out against the proposal to create a state income tax, warning it could harm communities, small businesses, and the state’s economic competitiveness. In the letter below (and available as a pdf here), they urge lawmakers to reject the plan and instead pursue policies that support growth and...

30+ Snohomish County Small Businesses Urge Legislature to Reject State Income Tax

Today, 30+ local businesses in Snohomish County sent a joint letter to the Washington State Legislature expressing their concerns regarding the proposed state income tax, SB 6346. The letter urges the Legislature to reject the income tax in order to avoid negative impacts on Washington’s economy. March 6, 2026 To the Honorable Members of...

[un]Divided: Democrat mocks Republican lawmakers for trying to protect children

As Republican lawmakers in Washington state gave tearful speeches on the floor of the House, urging their colleagues to strengthen protections for kids who are exposed to drugs in the home, one Democratic lawmaker took to her BlueSky account to mock them. Follow unDivided across platforms and subscribe to support the show: unDividedPod.com.

By Brandi Kruse

An American Dream in Washington — and Why It Moved to Arizona

The proposal to implement an income tax in our state is likely to have significant consequences on the future of our economy. While income tax proponents claim it is a myth to think this new tax will cause business owners and others impacted to leave the state, the evidence suggests otherwise. A recent survey conducted...

WSJ: A Tech Tax Revolt Against Democrats

The Wall Street Journal editorial board has covered a letter from Washington state tech industry leaders regarding likely talent flight if the state imposes a state income tax. From the article: Washington state Democrats have plunged ahead with plans for a new income tax despite public opposition and their own state constitution. A new letter...

[un]Divided: Kennewick battles state to stop placement of violent predators

Kennewick becomes the latest city to learn that it will be forced to accept the placement of sexually violent predators from McNeil Island. Follow unDivided across platforms and subscribe to support the show: unDividedPod.com.

By Brandi Kruse

Record-Breaking Opposition Is Shaking Olympia

With one of the biggest deadlines of the legislative session now behind us, something important has happened in Olympia. A long list of bad bills quietly died. Under legislative rules, non-fiscal related bills had to pass out of their chamber of origin last week, or they’re effectively done for the year. Dozens failed to make...

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Legislature Sends State Income Tax to Gov. Ferguson After Rejecting Key Taxpayer Safeguards

Legislature Sends State Income Tax to Gov. Ferguson After Rejecting Key Taxpayer Safeguards

[un]Divided: Starbucks closing 5 Seattle stores as it opens HQ in Tennessee

[un]Divided: Starbucks closing 5 Seattle stores as it opens HQ in Tennessee

Op-Ed: State income tax proposal will destroy minority-owned businesses and hurt our communities

Op-Ed: State income tax proposal will destroy minority-owned businesses and hurt our communities

40+ Whatcom County Small Businesses Urge Legislature to Reject State Income Tax

40+ Whatcom County Small Businesses Urge Legislature to Reject State Income Tax

30+ Clark County Small Businesses Urge Legislature to Reject State Income Tax

30+ Clark County Small Businesses Urge Legislature to Reject State Income Tax

Politics unPacked: Washington state is about to get an income tax

Politics unPacked: Washington state is about to get an income tax

Lawmakers Could Vote on Income Tax This Week

Lawmakers Could Vote on Income Tax This Week

Local Elected Officials Urge Legislature to Reject New State Income Tax

Local Elected Officials Urge Legislature to Reject New State Income Tax

30+ Snohomish County Small Businesses Urge Legislature to Reject State Income Tax

30+ Snohomish County Small Businesses Urge Legislature to Reject State Income Tax

[un]Divided: Democrat mocks Republican lawmakers for trying to protect children

[un]Divided: Democrat mocks Republican lawmakers for trying to protect children

An American Dream in Washington — and Why It Moved to Arizona

An American Dream in Washington — and Why It Moved to Arizona

WSJ: A Tech Tax Revolt Against Democrats

WSJ: A Tech Tax Revolt Against Democrats

[un]Divided: Kennewick battles state to stop placement of violent predators

[un]Divided: Kennewick battles state to stop placement of violent predators

Record-Breaking Opposition Is Shaking Olympia

Record-Breaking Opposition Is Shaking Olympia