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Lynnwood Could Raise the Minimum Wage—Speak Up Before the Council Decides

Lynnwood Could Raise the Minimum Wage—Speak Up Before the Council Decides

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...

This Is Your Last Chance to Speak Before Clark County’s Final Charter Vote

This Is Your Last Chance to Speak Before Clark County’s Final Charter Vote

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...

[un]Divided: Washington’s gas prices just got even worse

[un]Divided: Washington’s gas prices just got even worse

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.

By Brandi Kruse

The American Experiment Still Depends on Ordinary Citizens

The American Experiment Still Depends on Ordinary Citizens

Two hundred fifty years ago, America wasn’t built by celebrities. It was built by ordinary people. Farmers who showed up to town meetings. Shopkeepers who debated taxes. Parents who worried about the future their children would inherit. Neighbors who understood that self-government only works when citizens actually participate. The founders certainly mattered. But the American...

[un]Divided: Feds step in to help combat sex trade on Aurora Avenue

[un]Divided: Feds step in to help combat sex trade on Aurora Avenue

After the North Seattle community demanded action on Aurora Avenue, the FBI and Homeland Security Investigations have been spotted making arrests and helping sex workers. Follow unDivided across platforms and subscribe to support the show at unDividedpod.com.

By Brandi Kruse

Citizen Action Defense Fund: The Case Against the Unconstitutional State Income Tax

Citizen Action Defense Fund: The Case Against the Unconstitutional State Income Tax

Washington’s new income tax may have been signed into law, but the constitutional challenge is just getting started. Citizen Action Defense Fund has filed a lawsuit challenging the state’s new 9.9% tax on income above $1 million that is led by former Attorney General Rob McKenna and retired Supreme Court Justice Phil Talmadge. Their case...

Christine Gregoire Says the Quiet Part Out Loud

Christine Gregoire Says the Quiet Part Out Loud

For years, Washington’s budget debates have followed a familiar script. Democrat legislative leaders and the last two governors identify a projected shortfall, advocates call for new revenue, and taxpayers are told that higher taxes are necessary to preserve essential services. The conversation almost always begins with the assumption that government needs more money. But recently,...

Taxes Keep Going Up. So Why Are Budget Shortfalls Getting Worse?

Taxes Keep Going Up. So Why Are Budget Shortfalls Getting Worse?

Governor Bob Ferguson recently warned state agencies to prepare for difficult budget decisions in the years ahead. In guidance sent to agency leaders, the administration pointed to familiar pressures: inflation has driven up costs, Washington’s population has grown significantly over the past decade, and maintaining public services is becoming more expensive. Those factors are real....

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