Democrat legislative leaders Push for New Income and Wealth Taxes as Businesses Close and Washington’s Competitiveness Plummets
Democrat legislative leaders Push for New Income and Wealth Taxes as Businesses Close and Washington’s Competitiveness Plummets
Just months after passing the largest tax increase in state history — a $12.5 billion package — Democrat leaders in Olympia are already looking for new ways to take more. Now they’re floating two new tax proposals a 9.9% income tax and a statewide wealth tax targeting assets like stocks, investments, and property holdings. They...
Big Wins for Accountability, Improved Government Efficiency & Transparency in Whatcom County
Big Wins for Accountability, Improved Government Efficiency & Transparency in Whatcom County
When we shared our comprehensive voters guide to the 12 Charter amendments in October, our goal was to make it easier to understand what was on your ballot and why these once-a-decade proposals matter. Thanks to strong voter engagement, Whatcom County saw clear and encouraging results. Every one of the seven amendments we took a position on...
Snohomish County Delivered: 60+ New Leaders Elected & $1,000 Tax Hike Defeated!
Snohomish County Delivered: 60+ New Leaders Elected & $1,000 Tax Hike Defeated!
2025 SNOHOMISH COUNTY ELECTION RESULTS Future 42 Snohomish County, in conjunction with League of Our Own WA, recruited and/or trained 90+ male and female candidates for local office in Snohomish County this year. If current results hold, at least 60 of those candidates will have won their General Election race. A recap is below. In the...
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
Update: Since the time of this post, the vote on the sales tax increase has twice been delayed. At their public meeting this Wednesday, November 12th 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...
Whatcom County plans to raise your taxes TONIGHT (Nov. 5) — speak out now!
Whatcom County plans to raise your taxes TONIGHT (Nov. 5) — speak out now!
What’s Happening The Whatcom County Council will hold a public hearing tonight (Wednesday) to authorize a series of property tax increases for collection in 2026. Date: Wednesday, November 5, 6 pm Location: Whatcom County Chambers, 311 Grand Ave, Bellingham (Hybrid- in person and virtual) Agenda link: View on Legistar Most taxes (below) are proposed to increase by 1 percent, which...
[un]Divided: 10 years, billions of dollars wasted fighting Seattle’s homeless crisis
[un]Divided: 10 years, billions of dollars wasted fighting Seattle’s homeless crisis
Despite spending billions of dollars over the past decade, Seattle and King County have only made the homeless crisis worse. Follow unDivided across platforms and subscribe to support the show: unDividedPod.com.
By Brandi Kruse
[un]Divided: Parents sue state to stop schools from keeping secrets
[un]Divided: Parents sue state to stop schools from keeping secrets
Parents and school board members are suing the State of Washington over a new law that upends the Parental Bill of Rights. Follow unDivided across platforms and subscribe to support the show: unDividedPod.com.
By Brandi Kruse
Your ballot’s here—make your voice count by Nov 4!
Your ballot’s here—make your voice count by Nov 4!
Washington voters are making their voices heard in the 2025 local elections. By now, you should have received your ballot in the mail — and this one matters more than most. Local elections decide the policies that hit closest to home: 🏡 Your property taxes — and whether they keep rising faster than your paycheck. 🚸...
Event: Future 42 Clark County Kickoff Event Dec. 9, feat. Brandi Kruse & Tracy Doriot
Event: Future 42 Clark County Kickoff Event Dec. 9, feat. Brandi Kruse & Tracy Doriot
Join Dann Mead Smith, Leslie Lewallen, Steve Gordon, and local leaders for our inaugural Project 42/Future 42 Clark County kickoff event in Vancouver and hear the latest on what is happening in our county and state. Update: This event is sold out. AC Hotel Vancouver Waterfront 333 W Columbia Way, Vancouver, WA 98660 Tuesday, December...
$200M ‘Equity’ Program Exposed: How WA Tax Dollars Fueled a Cash Grab
$200M ‘Equity’ Program Exposed: How WA Tax Dollars Fueled a Cash Grab
Washington’s Community Reinvestment Program was created by the Legislature in 2022 as a state-funded, taxpayer-backed “equity” initiative under the Department of Commerce — meant to help people of color buy homes, build small businesses, and create generational wealth. Instead, as Brandi Kruse reports in unDivided, it’s now under investigation for self-dealing, favoritism, and financial abuse. A whistleblower’s 10-month investigation revealed...
Independent Voices from the Northwest Take the National Stage
Independent Voices from the Northwest Take the National Stage
Last week, independent journalists from across the country joined President Trump at the White House for a first-of-its-kind conversation about free speech, media bias, and the growing threat of political extremism. Among those invited to share their stories were two familiar faces to all of you on the Future 42 list and anyone following what’s...
Everett’s “No Sit, No Lie” Law Could End—Speak Out Before Wednesday!
Everett’s “No Sit, No Lie” Law Could End—Speak Out Before Wednesday!
EVERETT CITY COUNCIL TO VOTE ON EXTENDING “NO SIT, NO LIE” LAW WHICH CRACKS DOWN ON LOITERING AND ASSOCIATED CRIMINAL ACTIVITY At their public meeting on Wednesday, October 22nd at 6:30pm, the Everett City Council will be holding a vote to continue the current “no sit, no lie” law which, if not approved, will sunset at...
Once in a decade election for Snohomish County Charter Review Commission will occur on Nov. 4th – ballots arriving now
Once in a decade election for Snohomish County Charter Review Commission will occur on Nov. 4th – ballots arriving now
This weekend, Snohomish County voters will receive their ballots for the 2025 General Election. Among other races, this ballot will include the opportunity to select three candidates to represent you on the Snohomish County Charter Review Commission. What is the Charter Review Commission? Snohomish County is a charter county. The charter is the highest law...
Big Decisions Ahead for Clark County Voters — Ballots Are Here!
Big Decisions Ahead for Clark County Voters — Ballots Are Here!
Clark County voters will be receiving their ballot this weekend for the 2025 General Election. Residents in several municipalities will be voting on several key propositions and amendments. For all county residents, this ballot will include the opportunity to select three candidates to represent you on the Clark County Charter Review Commission. Proposed Vancouver Charter...