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...
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.
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...
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...
For thousands of families in Clark County, the school year hasn’t even started. Students in Evergreen Public Schools (one of the largest districts in the state) are entering their second week without classes due to a strike by classified staff, while nearby La Center School District has also been shut down by a walkout. Instead...
By Jaskaran Singh Sarao I arrived in the United States nearly two decades ago on an H‑1B visa, chasing what so many before me had sought — the American Dream. Over the years, I worked hard to build my career in technology, invested in a small real estate business, and eventually became a proud U.S....
The City of Camas recently enacted an ordinance banning camping on public property, fully complying with the 2024 U.S. Supreme Court ruling in favor of Grants Pass, which allows such restrictions without breaching the 8th Amendment clause that it does not prohibit the enforcement of laws regulating camping on public property. Prior to unanimously passing the ordinance banning camping on public property, Camas City Administrator Doug...
Join Dann Mead Smith and Project 42/Future 42 leaders for a special, hosted lunch event in Spokane to hear the latest on what is happening in our state and the nation’s Capitol.
Mike Lindblom with the Seattle Times covers the latest on Sound Transit cost overruns and delays. From the article: Sound Transit revealed Thursday that its long-term costs are expected to soar by 20% to 25% as the agency deals with runaway construction inflation and modernization projects to make train service more dependable. Dual scissor blades...
According to FBI data, Washington state’s murder rate spiked 42% while homicides dropped 4% nationally. Follow unDivided across platforms and subscribe to support the show: unDividedPod.com.
On Wednesday, September 3rd (6:00–7:30 PM), Whatcom County is hosting its first County Government Open House at the County Courthouse on 311 Grand Ave., Suite 105, Bellingham, WA. This is more than a meet-and-greet, it’s an important opportunity to ask tough questions and demand accountability on the things affecting our community. Here’s why it matters: In...
Not only are young people in our state committing more crimes, but they are committing more dangerous crimes. Brandi Kruse has details on unDivided.
When Edmonds voters were asked by city leaders to approve a property tax increase of approximately $1,000 per household to be annexed into the Regional Fire Authority (RFA) earlier this year, they were not told the full story. Shortly after voters approved this massive property tax increase, the City of Edmonds is moving forward with...
For the first time since at least 2002 the statewide of vehicular thefts in Washington number has dipped below 1,500 — and it’s not a one-month fluke. April, May, and June of this year all posted historic lows, reversing a four-year crime wave that saw car thefts explode to more than 4,000 per month at...