[un]Divided: Lawmaker says it should be a felony to interfere with signature gatherers
[un]Divided: Lawmaker says it should be a felony to interfere with signature gatherers
State Senator Jeff Wilson (R-19th District) says he will try yet again next session to pass reasonable protections for signature gatherers. Follow unDivided across platforms and subscribe to support the show: unDividedpod.com.
By Brandi Kruse
Stand Up Against Political Intimidation — Rally This Tuesday in Tacoma
Stand Up Against Political Intimidation — Rally This Tuesday in Tacoma
Across Washington, citizens exercising one of their most sacred rights — the right to petition their government through the initiative process — are being met with violence, harassment, and intimidation. Signature gatherers for Let’s Go Washington’s new initiatives — one protecting fairness in girls’ sports and another restoring parental rights — have faced organized campaigns of disruption...
Violence and Intimidation Have No Place in Washington’s Democratic Process
Violence and Intimidation Have No Place in Washington’s Democratic Process
One of the most sacred rights of Washingtonians is the right of direct democracy — to petition the government through the initiative and referendum process. Yet, as has been clearly documented across Washington, that right is under attack. All throughout the state, agitators have engaged in a campaign of harassment and political violence aimed at...
State Economist Debunks Lawmakers’ Excuses as Washington’s Budget Hole Deepens
State Economist Debunks Lawmakers’ Excuses as Washington’s Budget Hole Deepens
Washington state’s budget picture is darkening by the day, and no amount of finger-pointing in Olympia can hide it. The Economic and Revenue Forecast Council (ERFC) just released another revenue update, projecting nearly $900 million less coming into state coffers over the next four years. That’s on top of what was already shaping up to...
[un]Divided: Where is Governor Bob Ferguson?
[un]Divided: Where is Governor Bob Ferguson?
When he took office, Governor Bob Ferguson promised to increase government transparency. So why is he hiding his schedule and whereabouts from reporters? Follow unDivided across platforms and subscribe to support the show: unDividedpod.com.
By Brandi Kruse
Let’s Go Washington Unveils Bold Initiatives: Parental Rights Restoration & Girls’ Sports Protection
Let’s Go Washington Unveils Bold Initiatives: Parental Rights Restoration & Girls’ Sports Protection
Let’s Go Washington has unveiled two new initiatives that strike at the heart of accountability in Olympia: IL26-001: “Strengthen Communication Between Parents and Schools” IL26-638: “Protecting Fairness in Girls’ Sports” These proposals don’t come out of nowhere—they are the next step in a citizen movement that has already reshaped Washington politics through direct democracy. In...
Video: NW Sanity Forum – Restoring Common Sense in Washington
Video: NW Sanity Forum – Restoring Common Sense in Washington
Future 42 is very proud to share video content from the NW Sanity Forum, a two-day gathering in August of bold thinkers, bestselling authors, and nationally recognized voices pushing back against radical ideology with reason, science, and common sense. We are distributing video content from this event daily across our social media platforms. Please follow...
Why Washington Climbed to the Top of the Nation’s Gas Price Charts
Why Washington Climbed to the Top of the Nation’s Gas Price Charts
Washington families already face some of the highest costs of living in the country. Groceries, housing, and utilities all seem to rise month after month. One of the most visible and painful examples of government policy hitting home is staring us in the face every time we pull up to a gas pump, and earlier...
[un]Divided: Washington state hits highest gas prices in the nation – nearly 50% above national average
[un]Divided: Washington state hits highest gas prices in the nation – nearly 50% above national average
While some reports blame a pipeline outage, state lawmakers recently passed a gas tax increase, and the Climate Commitment Act is also driving up costs. Follow unDivided across platforms and subscribe to support the show: unDividedPod.com.
By Brandi Kruse
Statewide Poll: Washingtonians Say Enough is Enough on Taxes, Homelessness, and Out-of-Touch Policies
Statewide Poll: Washingtonians Say Enough is Enough on Taxes, Homelessness, and Out-of-Touch Policies
A new statewide survey makes one thing crystal clear: Washingtonians feel like they’re being squeezed harder than ever by Olympia’s tax-and-spend machine, and they’re ready for change. Families across the state are struggling to keep up, and voters overwhelmingly believe government policies are holding them back instead of helping them get ahead. TAXES From the...
What You Can Do: Stop Judges From Rewriting Our Laws
What You Can Do: Stop Judges From Rewriting Our Laws
Across the state activist judges are going far beyond their legal authority to impose their own agendas. Whether it’s blocking the repeal of the new natural gas ban, shielding illegal school strikes, or cutting criminals loose without bail—time and again, judges are making political decisions and circumventing the will of the people and putting our communities at risk. That’s why we...
[un]Divided: Governor Ferguson deflects when called out for hypocrisy on taxes
[un]Divided: Governor Ferguson deflects when called out for hypocrisy on taxes
Governor Bob Ferguson says Trump’s tariffs could cost Washingtonians an extra $2B dollars – much less than the $9.5B his new taxes will cost. Follow unDivided across platforms and subscribe to support the show: unDividedPod.com.
By Brandi Kruse
Edmonds City Council to Vote on Raising Sales Tax to Highest Rate in the State
Edmonds City Council to Vote on Raising Sales Tax to Highest Rate in the State
At their public meeting this Tuesday, September 9th at 6:00pm, the Edmonds City Council will be holding a vote on a proposal to increase the city’s sales tax rate for “cultural access” to the arts. This will be the second sales tax hike which the Edmonds City Council has considered in just a three-week period. At...
Wall Street Journal: Illegal School Strikes in Washington
Wall Street Journal: Illegal School Strikes in Washington
The Wall Street Journal editorial Board covered the strikes at Evergreen Public Schools and La Center, both in Clark County. Future 42 has covered this issue as well. From the WSJ: Rather than strike, the union members could have kept working for a year under the last contract’s terms, according to the district. Washington law...