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3 Tax Hikes. Zero Notice. Speak Out by 5:30 PM TODAY!

With barely any notice, Olympia has introduced three massive tax increases—and scheduled a public hearing for TODAY at 5:30 PM. They’re hoping you won’t see it coming. But our community is strong, and together we can stop them! Just yesterday, hundreds rallied on the Capitol steps to protest property tax hikes. Now today, we must sign in...

Olympia Madness: Washington’s Not-So-Sweet Sixteen

A bracket-style tournament where YOU vote on the worst bills of 2025.

Politics unPacked: Week 13

Brandi Kruse has Everything you need to know about a busy week in Olympia, including votes on rent control and upending the parental rights initiative.

By Brandi Kruse

[un]Divided: Washingtonians fear losing their homes if property taxes go up

As Democrats push for new taxes, Republicans in Olympia held a press conference to share the stories of working-class Washingtonians who could be forced out of their homes if property taxes go any higher. Brandi Kruse has more on unDivided.

By Brandi Kruse

Rally to Stop the Property Tax Hike

Some Washington lawmakers are trying to push through the largest tax increases in state history—but voters are pushing back harder than ever. 60,000 Washingtonians have already officially signed in to oppose the proposed massive property tax increases. But now it’s time to take that momentum from our screens to the Capitol steps. RALLY TO...

Countdown to end of legislative session: Can We Kill These Bills in Time?

Washington lawmakers are running out of time—and that’s a good thing. This week, including today’s committee meetings, are key legislative deadlines. If certain bills don’t advance out of committee by then, they’re done for the year. That means you still have time to stop some of the worst proposals on the table. Here’s What’s Still Alive:...

Politics unPacked: Week 12

Brandi Kruse unpacks the latest on budget talks in Olympia and the Democratic infighting over new taxes.

By Brandi Kruse

Nearly $1,000 property tax hike on the April ballot for Edmonds residents

City of Edmonds leaders have placed Proposition 1 on the April 22nd Special Election ballot which, if approved, would annex the city into the South Snohomish County Regional Fire Authority (RFA). The ordinance to put this on the ballot was proposed by Mayor Mike Rosen and approved on a 6-1 vote by the City Council....

Olympia Madness: On to the Deadweight Eight

Round 1 of Olympia Madness is in the books. Washingtonians voted on the 16 worst bills lawmakers proposed this legislative session, and we now present to you: Round 2 kicks off today, with Rep. Jake Fey’s Vehicle Mileage tax going up against a double-team effort to raise your property taxes from Sen. Jamie Pedersen and...

[un]Divided: Gas tax increase appears inevitable

Washington drivers are likely to see a 6 to 9 cent increase in taxes per gallon of fuel under proposed transportation budgets in Olympia. Senator Curtis King (R) says there is little choice but to accept the increase because revenue sources for transportation projects are limited.

By Brandi Kruse

Big pile of tax hikes

Seattle Mayor: City lost thousands of jobs over business tax

Less than five years after passing a tax on high paying jobs, Seattle’s mayor says the city has lost thousands of jobs and revenue from the tax was $47M lower than expected in 2024. Despite that, Democrats are looking to spread the tax statewide. Brandi Kruse has more on unDivided.

By Brandi Kruse

Everett Transit pulling the plug on electric buses after finding they don’t work

The City of Everett recently announced it is pulling the plug on nearly half the fleet of electric buses which it paid over $9 million in taxpayer dollars for in 2017 and 2019 (these purchases were unanimously approved by the City Council.) Several of these buses are exhibiting issues and lack of support from the...

Politics unPacked: Week 11

From gun control to raising the gas tax, Brandi Kruse has everything you need to know about what happened during the legislative session in Olympia this week.

By Brandi Kruse

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3 Tax Hikes. Zero Notice. Speak Out by 5:30 PM TODAY!

3 Tax Hikes. Zero Notice. Speak Out by 5:30 PM TODAY!

Olympia Madness: Washington’s Not-So-Sweet Sixteen

Olympia Madness: Washington’s Not-So-Sweet Sixteen

Politics unPacked: Week 13

Politics unPacked: Week 13

[un]Divided: Washingtonians fear losing their homes if property taxes go up

[un]Divided: Washingtonians fear losing their homes if property taxes go up

Rally to Stop the Property Tax Hike

Rally to Stop the Property Tax Hike

Countdown to end of legislative session: Can We Kill These Bills in Time?

Countdown to end of legislative session: Can We Kill These Bills in Time?

Politics unPacked: Week 12

Politics unPacked: Week 12

Nearly $1,000 property tax hike on the April ballot for Edmonds residents

Nearly $1,000 property tax hike on the April ballot for Edmonds residents

Olympia Madness: On to the Deadweight Eight

Olympia Madness: On to the Deadweight Eight

[un]Divided: Gas tax increase appears inevitable

[un]Divided: Gas tax increase appears inevitable

Big pile of tax hikes

Big pile of tax hikes

Seattle Mayor: City lost thousands of jobs over business tax

Seattle Mayor: City lost thousands of jobs over business tax

Everett Transit pulling the plug on electric buses after finding they don’t work

Everett Transit pulling the plug on electric buses after finding they don’t work

Politics unPacked: Week 11

Politics unPacked: Week 11