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The cost of settling lawsuits brought against the state of Washington has hit yet another record, topping $530M in a single fiscal year. Follow unDivided across platforms and subscribe to support the show: unDividedPod.com.
Former Washington Governor Gary Locke is no longer offering just a passing criticism of Olympia’s spending habits. As Governor Ferguson is warning of more budget shortfalls, Locke is making a sustained case that state government has lost the discipline necessary to manage taxpayers’ money responsibly. In recent interviews with The Center Square and KOMO News,...
A new lawsuit alleges the King County Regional Homelessness authority knew Cordell Goosby was a danger before he murdered Eina Kwon and her unborn child. Follow unDivided across platforms and subscribe to support the show at unDividedpod.com.
Former Washington Gov. Gary Locke offered a blunt assessment of state spending during a brief interview with The Center Square Washington at Thursday’s Economic Future Solutions Summit, hosted by the Association of Washington Business and Washington Roundtable. “There’s no budget discipline,” Locke said. The former Democratic governor was equally direct about the results: “I think...
Starbucks founder Howard Schultz is warning that Washington risks sacrificing future growth by becoming increasingly hostile to businesses and entrepreneurs. In a new Wall Street Journal op-ed, Schultz argues that rising taxes, runaway state spending and anti-business leadership threaten the economic foundation that helped make Washington prosperous. Washington used to be a favored destination for...
TELL MAYOR KATIE WILSON THAT HER PROPOSAL TO DOUBLE-DIP ON PROPERTY TAXES FOR SEATTLE FIRE SERVICES IS UNACCEPTABLE In an attempt to address the City of Seattle’s projected $175 million budget shortfall, Mayor Katie Wilson has proposed the creation of a new fire district to be overseen by the City Council. But the City of Seattle currently...
Hundreds of Whatcom County residents have participated in the Comprehensive Plan update process. If you’ve attended meetings, submitted comments, sent emails, or simply followed along since spring 2024—thank you. Your engagement has made a difference. On Tuesday, July 14, the Whatcom County Council will hold a public hearing and final vote on the county’s Comprehensive Plan. This plan...
Let’s Go Washington just turned in 511,408 signatures for its initiative to repeal Washington’s new state income tax. That is not just enough to clear the legal requirement. It is more than 200,000 signatures above the minimum required and more than 120,000 above the Secretary of State’s recommended cushion for qualification. The signatures still need...
The City of Mountlake Terrace is facing a multi-million-dollar budget deficit, according to city staff. Rather than reducing spending, a majority of the City Council is poised to move forward with two huge property tax increases which will hit city residents. The first tax proposal would reverse a commitment made to voters when the city...
The City of Lynnwood will be considering a potential increase to the city’s minimum wage (currently $17.13) in an effort led by progressive Councilmember Isabel Mata. Previously, former City Councilmember Josh Binda led an effort to place a citizen initiative on the ballot for voter consideration. This effort failed as there were not enough signatures...
After months of public meetings, committee hearings, and community input, the Clark County Charter Review Commission is approaching its final decision for the 2026 Charter Review cycle. Tonight, Wednesday, July 8, the Commission will hold its final vote on which proposed charter amendments will be forwarded to the Clark County Auditor’s Office for placement on this...
Downtown Seattle office buildings have the highest vacancy rate of any major U.S. city. Follow unDivided across platforms and subscribe to support the show: unDividedPod.com.
Washington’s gas prices, which are already among the highest in the nation, got even worse this week as a new gas tax increase takes effect. Follow unDivided across platforms and subscribe to support the show: unDividedPod.com.