Politics unPacked: Week 11
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.
WA Democratic Lawmakers Prepare to Quickly Advance Largest Tax Hikes in State History
WA Democratic Lawmakers Prepare to Quickly Advance Largest Tax Hikes in State History
Most everyone at one point or another has been faced with personal financial challenge where money is tight, and you have to prioritize your spending. It’s what any responsible person does, dealing with what’s in your direct control. Cut back on eating out and entertainment. Cancel a subscription you can live without. Focus on basic...
Olympia Madness: Washington’s Not-So-Sweet Sixteen
Olympia Madness: Washington’s Not-So-Sweet Sixteen
A bracket-style tournament where YOU vote on the worst bills of 2025.
Op-ed: Activist judge and Inslee appointee overturns the people on I-2066, natural gas can now be banned
Op-ed: Activist judge and Inslee appointee overturns the people on I-2066, natural gas can now be banned
The Lynnwood Times has published an op-ed from Brian Heywood, founder of Let’s Go Washington, regarding the legal proceedings surrounding 1-2066, which overturned the state’s ban on natural gas. Under one party rule in Olympia, over the past 12 years, it has become custom for judges to step down before their term is up so...
Politics unPacked: Week 10
Politics unPacked: Week 10
From new tax proposals to another parental rights debate, Brandi Kruse has everything you need to know about what happened in Olympia this week.
Olympia Madness: Vote on the worst bills of the legislative session
Olympia Madness: Vote on the worst bills of the legislative session
From rent control to regulating cow farts, cast your vote in a bracket-style competition for the worst bills of the 2025 legislative session in Olympia.
Mid-session update: Several disastrous bills fall short, but much to watch out for
Mid-session update: Several disastrous bills fall short, but much to watch out for
Thank you to the thousands of you who have contacted lawmakers and signed in for committee hearings in response to our action alerts. With sign-ins especially often 10:1 in favor of a common-sense position, the response from our community has not gone unnoticed. Wednesday, March 12, marked a significant cutoff date for the Washington legislative...
Politics unPacked: Week 9
Politics unPacked: Week 9
From a heated parental rights debate to Gov. Bob Ferguson taking emergency power reform into his own hands. Brandi Kruse has everything you need to know about what happened this week in Olympia.
Washington’s budget can be balanced responsibly and without tax increases
Washington’s budget can be balanced responsibly and without tax increases
The state budget with its $6.6 billion shortfall has loomed over the legislative session and will soon become the primary focal point. Democrat legislative leaders and Governor Bob Ferguson have been planting seeds for a “measured” approach -which includes spending cuts and tax increases – and a heavy emphasis on the latter. But that approach...
[un]Divided: Criticism heats up ahead of Sound Transit CEO announcement
[un]Divided: Criticism heats up ahead of Sound Transit CEO announcement
King County Executive Dow Constantine’s possible selection as the next CEO of Sound Transit is facing increased scrutiny. Brandi Kruse has more on unDivided.
Politics unPacked: Week 8
Politics unPacked: Week 8
Brandi Kruse has everything you need to know about what happened this week during the legislative session.
Olympia wants to take away local control on homelessness
Olympia wants to take away local control on homelessness
Olympia has done a terrible job handling Washington’s homelessness crisis. Now, they want to take away local control and force cities to allow encampments on public land. Say hello to HB 1380: Sponsored by Rep. Mia Gregerson (D–SeaTac), this bill would tie the hands of cities and force them to allow homeless encampments on public land....
Lawmakers revive proposal to extend unemployment benefits to striking workers
Lawmakers revive proposal to extend unemployment benefits to striking workers
A proposal that failed to pass last year has returned to the legislature, reigniting debate over whether striking workers should be eligible for unemployment benefits. Senate Bill 5041 would allow workers who go on strike to collect unemployment insurance (UI) benefits, a program that is traditionally reserved for individuals who lose their jobs through no...
[un]Divided: Is Bob Ferguson setting his fellow Democrats up for failure?
[un]Divided: Is Bob Ferguson setting his fellow Democrats up for failure?
As Governor Bob Ferguson is busy announcing cuts to help dig Washington out of a $14B budget hole, he seems to be leaving legislative Democrats the difficult job of pushing new taxes. Brandi Kruse breaks it down on the unDivided Podcast.