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[un]Divided: Jeff Bezos’ move to Florida should be a wake-up call for state lawmakers

[un]Divided: Jeff Bezos’ move to Florida should be a wake-up call for state lawmakers

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos announced he will leave Seattle for Miami, dealing a blow to Washington state lawmakers who hoped Bezos would be handing over billions in new revenue through a tax on capital gains. Rather than act surprised that Bezos is leaving the state where he built his business, Democrats in Olympia should see it as a learning...

By Brandi Kruse

[un]Divided: Seattle voters asked to triple housing levy

[un]Divided: Seattle voters asked to triple housing levy

In Tuesday’s election, Seattle voters will weigh Proposition 1. It would replace an expiring levy to help pay for more affordable housing. On the unDivided Podcast, Brandi Kruse questions why the city isn’t instead focused on the root cause of homelessness.

[un]Divided: We Heart Seattle encourages voters to choose ‘compassionate, sensible’ leaders

[un]Divided: We Heart Seattle encourages voters to choose ‘compassionate, sensible’ leaders

Andrea Suarez, who founded the citizen-led nonprofit “We Heart Seattle,” joined unDivided with Brandi Kruse to discuss their effort to get out the vote ahead of next month’s election. Suarez is encouraging Seattleites to vote for candidates who will prioritize public safety and real solutions to the homeless crisis. 

WSJ: Washington state’s new capital-gains tax falls afoul of federal law

WSJ: Washington state’s new capital-gains tax falls afoul of federal law

In Washington state, there’s been a controversial move regarding taxation.  The state constitution caps income tax at 1%. However, aiming to circumvent this restriction, the Democratic leadership, including Gov. Jay Inslee, introduced a 7% tax on capital gains over $250,000 from specific asset sales, even those out of state.  Rather than labeling it as an...

Analysis: Initiatives 1 & 2 on Bellingham voters’ ballots

Analysis: Initiatives 1 & 2 on Bellingham voters’ ballots

If you are a Bellingham resident, Initiatives 1 and 2 will be on your ballot this year (ballots are hitting mailboxes this week). Unsure how you will vote? We’re here to help! Analysts at Washington Policy Center have written detailed reports, as well as producing key findings, on both initiatives. (Click here for the full report and...

Center Square WA: Washington officials remove heat pump mandate, maintains natural gas ban

Center Square WA: Washington officials remove heat pump mandate, maintains natural gas ban

The Washington Energy Code Council has revised its mandate on the inclusion of heat pumps in new residential constructions, but has maintained regulations which some believe effectively bans the use of natural gas. The Building Industry Association of Washington (BIAW) expressed concerns that the new codes unnecessarily restrict access to natural gas, resulting in increased...

Washington Policy Center: WA Dept. of Ecology contradicts previous claims on climate tax

Washington Policy Center: WA Dept. of Ecology contradicts previous claims on climate tax

The Inslee Administration and Washington Department of Ecology staff are being criticized for changing narratives and sharing alleged misinformation regarding the impact of Washington’s Climate Commitment Act (CCA) on gas and natural gas prices.  While originally denying there would be significant price hikes, they later attributed rises to global events and other factors, distancing the...

[un]Divided: Seattle landlord left homeless due to strict eviction policies

[un]Divided: Seattle landlord left homeless due to strict eviction policies

Jason Roth is sleeping in his van with his dog while his tenant refuses to pay rent despite living a lavish lifestyle. The ordeal highlights the absurdity of Seattle and King County’s landlord-tenant laws, which have resulted in a long eviction backlog. Jason joined Brandi Kruse on the unDivided Podcast.

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