Washingtonians Reclaim Their Voice: June 2024 Marks Turning Point in Citizen Power
Washingtonians Reclaim Their Voice: June 2024 Marks Turning Point in Citizen Power
The political landscape of Washington state is undergoing a seismic shift, with June 2024 standing out as a pivotal month in the growing citizen-led movement to hold lawmakers accountable. Let’s examine the key developments that made June a landmark month for citizen power in the Evergreen State: Three Citizen Initiatives Become Law Last year, millions...
Introducing the “Real Solutions to Homelessness” Pledge
Introducing the “Real Solutions to Homelessness” Pledge
The progressive approaches of “housing first” and “harm reduction” are failing our communities. While taxes increase and hundreds of millions of dollars are spent on these ineffective programs, homelessness, overdose deaths, and drug-associated crime have been on the rise. To counter these harmful progressive approaches, 50+ local elected officials throughout Washington State have signed on...
Success in Snohomish and critical vote ahead in Everett!
Success in Snohomish and critical vote ahead in Everett!
Thank you for your continued engagement with Project 42 and Future 42 Snohomish County. Please see two important updates below on recent items of significance that we have weighed in on with hundreds of you contacting your elected officials to express your thoughts; your engagement is making a difference: SNOHOMISH COUNTY COUNCIL ADOPTS ORDINANCE TO...
Citizens rise up, force lawmakers to listen in historic session
Citizens rise up, force lawmakers to listen in historic session
The 2024 Washington state legislative session, which concluded last Thursday, marked a pivotal shift in the balance of power between the people and their elected officials. Emboldened by rising costs of living and concerns for public safety, Washingtonians rose up like never before to serve as a formidable check on lawmakers. They made it abundantly...
Victory! Three voter initiatives to become law in Washington
Victory! Three voter initiatives to become law in Washington
A momentous achievement has been secured for the people of Washington. After tireless advocacy from everyday Washingtonians, three of the six initiatives before the state legislature have officially passed both chambers and will soon become law. The Police Pursuit, Income Tax Prohibition, and Parental Notification initiatives cleared their final hurdles on March 4 when...
Seattle business owner: Police arrive in time to catch thieves, have to watch them drive off
Seattle business owner: Police arrive in time to catch thieves, have to watch them drive off
Mike Dunn is President of Dunn Lumber, a Seattle company in operation since 1911. He traveled to Olympia on Wednesday, Feb. 28, to testify in support of the initiative to restore police pursuit in Washington.
Three initiatives granted hearings and looming concerns about selective action
Three initiatives granted hearings and looming concerns about selective action
Washington lawmakers have heeded the calls from citizens and have scheduled hearings next week for three out of the six initiatives that are before the state legislature including: the prohibition of state and local income tax, rolling back restrictions on police pursuit, and instituting parental notification laws. If we convince our lawmakers to pass these...
Olympia updates: Critical legislation on fentanyl, natural gas ban, rent control
Olympia updates: Critical legislation on fentanyl, natural gas ban, rent control
With such an action-packed legislative session heading into its final two weeks, it can be difficult to keep track of all the bills being considered. Besides the six initiatives before the legislature, here are 4 bills you should know about. 1. SB 5010: Includes fentanyl and synthetic opioids felony child endangerment statute. As the number...
Rally: Demand Democrat legislators stop delaying democracy on voter initiatives
Rally: Demand Democrat legislators stop delaying democracy on voter initiatives
WHEN: WEDNESDAY, January 31, 2024, at 3:30PM WHERE: CAPITOL STEPS, North/Supreme Court Side WHO: Undivided Host Brandi Kruse and WA GOP Chair Jim Walsh will be featured speakers, joining Future 42 and grassroots activists from the Steelhead Alliance WHY: Our state’s Democratic lawmakers are failing to uphold constitutional mandates by obstructing the consideration of voter-backed...
Washington Democrats delaying democracy on voter initiatives
Washington Democrats delaying democracy on voter initiatives
The Washington Constitution is clear: State lawmakers must prioritize ballot initiatives championed by voters. But Democratic state lawmakers are refusing to play by the rules. Not one of the three certified initiatives before the legislature has been granted a hearing.
[un]Divided: New Year, same deadly drug crisis grips Washington
[un]Divided: New Year, same deadly drug crisis grips Washington
King County hit an all-time overdose record in 2023. A Democratic political strategist calls it a “scandal” that elected leaders have failed to make progress on the crisis. Brandi Kruse has more on the unDivided Podcast.
By Brandi Kruse
Washington police are allowed to pursue more suspects this year. Are they?
Washington police are allowed to pursue more suspects this year. Are they?
Tracking various police department’s response to pursuit law passed in 2023.
By Simon Sefzik
[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.
[un]Divided: Public safety is more important than political wins
[un]Divided: Public safety is more important than political wins
After a viral news segment showed some Seattle voters in denial over the crime crisis, the city got a grim reminder of the depths of the danger. Brandi Kruse has more on the unDivided Podcast.
By Brandi Kruse