Budget & Spending

[un]Divided: Washington falling short of key climate goals

[un]Divided: Washington falling short of key climate goals

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.

By Brandi Kruse

[un]Divided: Watchdog group demands audit of juvenile diversion funds

[un]Divided: Watchdog group demands audit of juvenile diversion funds

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.

By Brandi Kruse

[un]Divided: Washington voters are ready for a course-correct

[un]Divided: Washington voters are ready for a course-correct

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.

By Brandi Kruse

Study: Seattle tax revenue has skyrocketed 94%

Study: Seattle tax revenue has skyrocketed 94%

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.

By Brandi Kruse

Poll: State worker covid booster bonuses unsurprisingly unpopular

Poll: State worker covid booster bonuses unsurprisingly unpopular

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...

Washington state should not follow California’s lead on energy

Washington state should not follow California’s lead on energy

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...