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Long time Inslee allies fed up with increased gas prices

Leaders from a dozen Washington tribes are raising concerns about the effects of the state’s new carbon-cap system on gas prices and tribal sovereignty. Though many of the tribes are long-time allies of the Democrats’ agenda and support clean energy policy, they are crying foul on the recent effects of the Governor’s Clean Fuel Standard...

[un]Divided: Olympia mom urges parents to get active

After her child’s school district started to push race and racism on students, Alesha Perkins decided it was time for her to get involved. On unDivided with Brandi Kruse, Alesha urged parents to speak up and demand better of our public schools.

By Brandi Kruse

5 most impactful developments from the 2023 legislative session

When the Washington Legislature meets every year, it feels like an action-packed sprint full of formalities and policy discussions on a wide array of issues. For the casual observer, it’s hard to keep track of everything. With the end of the 2023 Washington State Legislative Session, we want to highlight 5 takeaways for you. 1....

[un]Divided: Seattle City Hall needs a clean sweep

Over the weekend, thousands of volunteers stepped up to clear graffiti and trash in Seattle. On the unDivided Podcast, Brandi Kruse argues that it’s time to clean up something else: City Hall.

By Brandi Kruse

Drugs won’t be legal in Washington on July 1. Barely.

Our state got itself into a mess this spring when legislators failed to take action on drugs during the 105-day legislative session. By not working on a fix, Gov. Jay Inslee and bickering House Democrats left the door open for all drugs – including the hardest drugs like meth, heroin and fentanyl – to become legal on...

[un]Divided: Lives hang in the balance as lawmakers head into special session

With a special session on Tuesday, state lawmakers must decide whether to criminalize drug possession or hurl the state even deeper into a public health and safety crisis. On the unDivided Podcast, Brandi Kruse encourages House Democrats to do the right thing.

By Brandi Kruse

Washington is making national headlines for drug legalization fiasco

Gov. Jay Inslee and bickering House Democrats refused to take action on drugs for the last two years – setting the state for all drugs to become legal on July 1. That even includes the most dangerous drugs like methamphetamine, fentanyl, cocaine, and heroin. While Jay Inslee has called a special session to begin on May...

[un]Divided: Downtown Seattle’s recovery among last in nation

As downtown Seattle’s recovery trails most major U.S. cities, one Democratic state lawmaker took to Twitter to complain that the long-awaited return of Amazon workers to the office isn’t climate friendly. Brandi Kruse discussed on the unDivided Podcast.

By Brandi Kruse

Special legislative session on drug issues leaves Washingtonians with a lot of questions

Gov. Jay Inslee has called a special session to begin on May 16 to tackle the issue of drugs in Washington.

[un]Divided: Poll: A majority of Washingtonians want to move out of state

As Governor Jay Inslee announces he will not seek a fourth term, a new poll finds that a majority of Washingtonians are so dissatisfied with the state that they would move somewhere else if they could. Brandi Kruse discusses on the unDivided Podcast.

By Brandi Kruse

Why is Washington legalizing hard drugs on July 1? Blame Inslee and bickering House Democrats

With complete hard drug legalization imminent, Inslee dubs session “extraordinary”

[un]Divided: Drug possession could become legal in Washington state

Democrats in Olympia failed to get a bill across the finish line to ensure drug possession remains a crime after July 1. On the unDivided Podcast, Brandi Kruse explained how the situation could easily have been avoided.

By Brandi Kruse

Bill to address criminal drug possession falls woefully short

As the 2023 Legislative Session ends, perhaps the two-most covered issues have both been about public safety

By Simon Sefzik

[un]Divided: Deadly drug mix called ‘tranq’ poses new threat to addicts, worsens crisis

Jonathan Choe, who covers homelessness for Discovery Institute, joined unDivided with Brandi Kruse to discuss the toll that “tranq” is taking on drug addicts. A mix of fentanyl and animal sedatives, “tranq” is leading to flesh wounds and amputations.

By Brandi Kruse

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Long time Inslee allies fed up with increased gas prices

Long time Inslee allies fed up with increased gas prices

[un]Divided: Olympia mom urges parents to get active

[un]Divided: Olympia mom urges parents to get active

5 most impactful developments from the 2023 legislative session

5 most impactful developments from the 2023 legislative session

[un]Divided: Seattle City Hall needs a clean sweep

[un]Divided: Seattle City Hall needs a clean sweep

Drugs won’t be legal in Washington on July 1. Barely.

Drugs won’t be legal in Washington on July 1. Barely.

[un]Divided: Lives hang in the balance as lawmakers head into special session

[un]Divided: Lives hang in the balance as lawmakers head into special session

Washington is making national headlines for drug legalization fiasco

Washington is making national headlines for drug legalization fiasco

[un]Divided: Downtown Seattle’s recovery among last in nation

[un]Divided: Downtown Seattle’s recovery among last in nation

Special legislative session on drug issues leaves Washingtonians with a lot of questions

Special legislative session on drug issues leaves Washingtonians with a lot of questions

[un]Divided: Poll: A majority of Washingtonians want to move out of state

[un]Divided: Poll: A majority of Washingtonians want to move out of state

Why is Washington legalizing hard drugs on July 1? Blame Inslee and bickering House Democrats

Why is Washington legalizing hard drugs on July 1? Blame Inslee and bickering House Democrats

[un]Divided: Drug possession could become legal in Washington state

[un]Divided: Drug possession could become legal in Washington state

Bill to address criminal drug possession falls woefully short

Bill to address criminal drug possession falls woefully short

[un]Divided: Deadly drug mix called ‘tranq’ poses new threat to addicts, worsens crisis

[un]Divided: Deadly drug mix called ‘tranq’ poses new threat to addicts, worsens crisis