Taxes & Cost of Living

Washington’s Somali-Run Daycare Scandal Raises Serious Questions About Oversight, Accountability, and Taxpayer Trust

A major fraud scandal involving taxpayer-funded daycare and healthcare organizations serving Minneapolis’s Somali community is now raising serious concerns in Washington state. Following an investigation by Ryan Thorpe and Christopher F. Rufo for City Journal and an exposé by citizen journalist Nick Shirley about widespread fraud in Minnesota, evidence is emerging that the same kind...

Airing Grievances — and Looking Forward 🕯️

As the year comes to a close, we want to take a moment to thank you for being part of the Future 42 community. This has been a challenging year for many Washington families. Rising costs, concerns about public safety, and growing frustration with the direction of state policy have made it clear that thoughtful,...

After $12.5B in New Taxes, Lawmakers Are Already Back for Another Bite

Washington’s budget crisis didn’t come out of nowhere. After more than a decade of explosive spending growth — the kind that consistently outpaced population and inflation — lawmakers in Olympia are now stunned to discover that revenue is falling short of expectations. The surprise is hard to take seriously. When government grows this fast for...

Spokesman Review op-ed: If transparency matters on climate data, Washington state should lead by example

The Spokesman-Review published an op-ed by Jackson Maynard and Todd Myers highlighting Washington’s failure to release legally required greenhouse-gas emissions data — and the lawsuit filed by Citizens Action Defense Fund (CADF) to compel transparency. From the column: For years, state officials have demanded transparency from businesses and individuals on climate policy, but refuse to...

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

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!

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...

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...

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. 🚸...

Why Washington Climbed to the Top of the Nation’s Gas Price Charts

Washington families already face some of the highest costs of living in the country. Groceries, housing, and utilities all seem to rise month after month. One of the most visible and painful examples of government policy hitting home is staring us in the face every time we pull up to a gas pump, and earlier...

Statewide Poll: Washingtonians Say Enough is Enough on Taxes, Homelessness, and Out-of-Touch Policies

A new statewide survey makes one thing crystal clear: Washingtonians feel like they’re being squeezed harder than ever by Olympia’s tax-and-spend machine, and they’re ready for change. Families across the state are struggling to keep up, and voters overwhelmingly believe government policies are holding them back instead of helping them get ahead. TAXES From the...

What You Can Do: Stop Judges From Rewriting Our Laws

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...

Edmonds City Council to Vote on Raising Sales Tax to Highest Rate in the State

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...

Strikes in Evergreen and La Center Keep Schools Closed as State Lawmakers Make Strikes Easier

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...