[un]Divided: Washington voters are ready for a course-correct
[un]Divided: Washington voters are ready for a course-correct
New polling from Future 42 shows most Washington voters are unhappy with the direction of the state and want improved public safety, lower taxes, and new leadership. Brandi Kruse breaks down key results on the unDivided Podcast.
By Brandi Kruse
CO2 tax pushes Washington gas prices higher than the rest of the nation
CO2 tax pushes Washington gas prices higher than the rest of the nation
Gas prices in Washington State rose to new a new high this week, which means drivers here now pay more per gallon on average than anywhere else in the country. Not only has Washington taken over the top spot from California, it’s by a significant amount – more than four cents per gallon when it comes...
[un]Divided: Public safety shouldn’t be a political issue
[un]Divided: Public safety shouldn’t be a political issue
When Susanna Keilman organized a rally in honor of a pregnant woman murdered in downtown Seattle, she never would have expected that anti-police groups would attack her motives. She joined Brandi Kruse on the unDivided Podcast to discuss why everyone, regardless of race or political party, should be fighting for safer communities.
By Brandi Kruse
Join us on June 17 to honor Eina Kwon and unite for safety
Join us on June 17 to honor Eina Kwon and unite for safety
Eina Kwon, a pregnant 34-year old woman, was murdered in the Belltown area of Seattle Tuesday in what appears to be a random attack. The child, which was almost full term, lived briefly but did not survive. Tomorrow, we will honor a woman who friends have called “an incredible human being.” We will meet at...
Judge to Seattle criminals – we won’t stop you from destroying property
Judge to Seattle criminals – we won’t stop you from destroying property
U.S District Court Judge Marsha Pechman has issued an injunction barring the city of Seattle from enforcing its ban on graffiti. In doing so, she has also declared the prosecution of all destruction of property to be unconstitutional. In her decision, Pechman wrote, “While there is allegedly a policy not to arrest children drawing rainbows...
[un]Divided: Seattle councilman suddenly cares about fentanyl crisis
[un]Divided: Seattle councilman suddenly cares about fentanyl crisis
After he cast the deciding vote to kill a bill that would have criminalized drug use, Seattle City Councilman Andrew Lewis is trying to save face by proposing his own solution – four years too late. Brandi Kruse discusses on the unDivided Podcast.
By Brandi Kruse
[un]Divided: Snohomish County Executive loses brother to fentanyl overdose
[un]Divided: Snohomish County Executive loses brother to fentanyl overdose
After losing his younger brother to a fentanyl overdose, Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers is sharing his story to raise awareness for the prevalence of addiction in our communities. He spoke to Brandi Kruse on the unDivided Podcast.
By Brandi Kruse
[un]Divided: State quietly admits economic impact of carbon tax
[un]Divided: State quietly admits economic impact of carbon tax
After trying to downplay the impact Washington’s carbon tax is having on gas prices, the State Department of Ecology quietly scrubbed its website of claims that cost increases would be minimal. Brandi Kruse discusses on the unDivided Podcast.
By Brandi Kruse
Will Bellingham ban natural gas in July?
Will Bellingham ban natural gas in July?
After an April 9th Circuit Court decision invalidated a natural gas ban in Berkeley, California, the Washington State Building Code Council (SBCC) voted to delay the first statewide mandate prohibiting natural gas heat pumps in new buildings for 120 days, according to E&E news. The Court ruled that the Energy Policy & Conservation Act of 1975, which...
Long time Inslee allies fed up with increased gas prices
Long time Inslee allies fed up with increased gas prices
Leaders from a dozen Washington tribes are raising concerns about the effects of the state’s new carbon-cap system on gas prices and tribal sovereignty. Though many of the tribes are long-time allies of the Democrats’ agenda and support clean energy policy, they are crying foul on the recent effects of the Governor’s Clean Fuel Standard...
[un]Divided: Olympia mom urges parents to get active
[un]Divided: Olympia mom urges parents to get active
After her child’s school district started to push race and racism on students, Alesha Perkins decided it was time for her to get involved. On unDivided with Brandi Kruse, Alesha urged parents to speak up and demand better of our public schools.
By Brandi Kruse
5 most impactful developments from the 2023 legislative session
5 most impactful developments from the 2023 legislative session
When the Washington Legislature meets every year, it feels like an action-packed sprint full of formalities and policy discussions on a wide array of issues. For the casual observer, it’s hard to keep track of everything. With the end of the 2023 Washington State Legislative Session, we want to highlight 5 takeaways for you. 1....
[un]Divided: Seattle City Hall needs a clean sweep
[un]Divided: Seattle City Hall needs a clean sweep
Over the weekend, thousands of volunteers stepped up to clear graffiti and trash in Seattle. On the unDivided Podcast, Brandi Kruse argues that it’s time to clean up something else: City Hall.
By Brandi Kruse