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The Center Square Exposes Unsustainable Surge in Washington State Spending

The Center Square Exposes Unsustainable Surge in Washington State Spending

Washington is barreling toward a fiscal cliff—and legislative leaders are flooring the gas. That’s the stark reality uncovered in a new investigative report by The Center Square, which reveals an eye-popping 116% increase in state spending over the last decade—a rate that far outpaces both inflation and population growth. In 2013-15, the state operated on...

[un]Divided: Trump signs order to defund housing first, harm reduction

[un]Divided: Trump signs order to defund housing first, harm reduction

President Donlad Trump signed an executive order to defund the housing first approach to homelessness, which has failed across the West Coast. Jonathan Choe and Robert Marbut of Discovery Institute played a vital role in raising awareness of the issue. They joined unDivided with Brand Kruse to react to the president’s order.

By Brandi Kruse

2025 Clark County Legislative Scorecard

2025 Clark County Legislative Scorecard

Future 42 is proud to release its first-of-its-kind, comprehensive scorecard, providing an in-depth analysis of key votes taken by the 12 legislators representing Clark County during the 2025 legislative session. This information is critical in order to ensure that Washingtonians are informed on bills which were passed, how those bills will impact their lives, and...

John Braun: A big step toward restoring public safety: Auto thefts fall to historic low

John Braun: A big step toward restoring public safety: Auto thefts fall to historic low

Senate Republican Leader Sen. John Braun (R-Centralia, LD 20) was featured in The Chronicle discussing the history and the 434,000 signatures gathered by Let’s Go Washington for Initiative 2113, which ultimately forced lawmakers to restore police pursuit in Washington state: The Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs has kept a record of the auto...

Ferguson Gives Florida Company the Ferry Contract Over Washington Boatbuilder —Thanks to the Costs of Our Lawmakers’ Anti-Business Policies

Ferguson Gives Florida Company the Ferry Contract Over Washington Boatbuilder —Thanks to the Costs of Our Lawmakers’ Anti-Business Policies

Washington’s ferry system is struggling. With chronic staffing shortages, aging vessels, and service disruptions now commonplace, state officials are under increasing pressure to deliver real solutions. But instead of investing in Washington workers and companies, Governor Bob Ferguson has awarded a $714.5 million contract for three new hybrid-electric ferries to a Florida-based shipbuilder. The contract...

2025 Whatcom County State Legislative Scorecard

2025 Whatcom County State Legislative Scorecard

Future 42 is proud to release its first-of-its-kind, comprehensive scorecard, providing an in-depth analysis of key votes taken by the six legislators representing Whatcom County during the 2025 legislative session. This vital resource ensures that Washingtonians are informed about the bills passed, their potential impact, and the legislators’ positions on these issues. The six legislators,...

[un]Divided: Portland spent $700M on homelessness in a single year

[un]Divided: Portland spent $700M on homelessness in a single year

Despite spending record amounts on homelessness, West Coast cities are seeing the issue get worse by the year. The latest numbers out of Portland are staggering. Follow unDivided across platforms and subscribe to support the show: unDividedPod.com.

By Brandi Kruse

Future 42 launches its third county project in Clark County with Leslie Lewallen as Director

Future 42 launches its third county project in Clark County with Leslie Lewallen as Director

Vancouver, WA — Future 42 is excited to launch its latest county project, in Clark County this summer. The project will be led by Leslie Lewallen who brings years of legal, civic, and leadership experience to the role, along with a deep commitment to her Clark County community. “Leslie embodies the kind of principled, solutions-focused...

Event: Snohomish County Action Night Sept. 24, feat. Cong. Michael Baumgartner

Event: Snohomish County Action Night Sept. 24, feat. Cong. Michael Baumgartner

Join Dann Mead Smith, Nate Nehring, and local leaders for our annual Project 42/Future 42 Snohomish County Action Night dinner event in Mukilteo to hear the latest on what is happening in our state and the nation’s Capitol. Rosehill Community Center 304 Lincoln Ave. Mukilteo, WA 98275 Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025 5:30 PM Tickets: $45...

[un]Divided: Homeless advocate blasts Washington state plan to provide drugs directly to addicts

[un]Divided: Homeless advocate blasts Washington state plan to provide drugs directly to addicts

Kristine Moreland has worked with the homeless and addicted in Seattle for years. She had an emotional reaction to news that Washington state is considering plans to provide a “safe supply” directly to users. Follow unDivided across platforms and subscribe to support the show: unDividedPod.com.

By Brandi Kruse

Edmonds City Council to Vote on Placing $17M Property Tax Hike on November Ballot

Edmonds City Council to Vote on Placing $17M Property Tax Hike on November Ballot

The Edmonds City Council has nearly tripled the tax increase they plan to place on the November 2025 general election ballot. What originated as a $6 million property tax increase has evolved to a $17 million proposal which voters will have the final say on. At their July 8th meeting, the Edmonds City Council is...

[un]Divided: Washington state puts politics ahead of saving sick babies

[un]Divided: Washington state puts politics ahead of saving sick babies

It is becoming clear that the decision to defund a pediatric care center for drug-addicted babies was about political disagreements, not what’s best for the newborns. Follow unDivided across platforms and subscribe to support the show: unDividedPod.com.

By Brandi Kruse