Some of Washington state’s wealthiest companies stepped up to help fund a new effort to end homelessness. The only problem? Unlike agencies that spend taxpayer funds, businesses weren’t willing to watch their money be mismanaged. Brandi Kruse has more on the unDivided Podcast.
Governor Jay Inslee wants another $100M dollars to clear homeless camps from state highways, but will lawmakers hold him accountable for how it’s spent? Brandi Kruse asked that question of budget leaders.
Here in Washington, the are some major themes we see over and over again with our climate policy. One is that it’s extremely expensive. Another is that we keep failing to meet our goals. And, finally, there is a distinct lack of transparency and accountability among our state’s leaders like Gov. Jay Inslee and Attorney...
Not only has Washington failed to meet some of Governor Jay Inslee’s key climate goals, but a government agency tasked with keeping track of progress seems to be hiding data. Brandi Kruse discusses a report from the King 5 Investigators on the unDivided Podcast.
The Citizen Action Defense Fund is asking the State Auditor’s Office to audit millions of dollars in taxpayer funds meant to help with juvenile diversion programs. CADF Executive Director Jackson Maynard joined Brandi Kruse on the unDivided Podcast.
Washington’s new long-term care tax is deeply unpopular. Will lawmakers have the political will to make it optional? Senator John Braun joined the unDivided Podcast to discuss.
Washington taxpayers will be hit with a $100 million fine as the state struggles to fix our broken mental health care system. Brandi Kruse explains on the unDivided Podcast.
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.
Despite an ongoing legal battle, Washington state has decided to start collecting a tax on capital gains. Jason Mercier of the Washington Policy Center joined Brandi Kruse on the [un]Divided Podcast to discuss.
An analysis by the Downtown Seattle Association found that the average Seattleite is paying $600 more per year in taxes compared to 2013 – and that’s adjusted for inflation. Jon Scholes with the DSA tells Brandi Kruse on the [un]Divided Podcast that the city has more than enough revenue to meet its needs.
If you’re opposed to Governor Jay Inslee’s $1,000 bonus to state workers who get the COVID-19 booster shot, you’re not alone. According to a WA Poll of 875 Washington adults, 57 percent oppose the bonus, while only 27 percent supported it. Only 20 percent of those polled supported a booster mandate. The $1,000 bonus is...
Bad energy policy has had serious consequences. Washington lawmakers can give residents some relief. Wherever California lawmakers lead, Gov. Jay Inslee and Washington lawmakers are soon to follow – just look at their recent mandate on electric vehicles. Now, it’s another attack on energy that’s going to hit Washingtonians in the pocketbook. And as of right...