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.
Politics unPacked: Week 13
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.
[un]Divided: Washingtonians fear losing their homes if property taxes go up
[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.
Rally to Stop the Property Tax Hike
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?
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
Politics unPacked: Week 12
Brandi Kruse unpacks the latest on budget talks in Olympia and the Democratic infighting over new taxes.
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
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
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 Pederson and...
[un]Divided: Gas tax increase appears inevitable
[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.
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
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.
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
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
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...