Taxes & Cost of Living

Why we fight for lower gas prices

Why we fight for lower gas prices

On Wednesday, Sept. 13, Future 42, in partnership with Americans for Prosperity-Washington, rolled back the price of gasoline to $3.82, the national average for a gallon of gas, at Jackson’s Shell station in Kent. Just before the event, the price of gas was $5.17. People were waiting in line for an hour before the event...

Even allies are having a hard time covering for Inslee’s gas tax lies

Even allies are having a hard time covering for Inslee’s gas tax lies

For weeks now, the highest gas prices in the country have regularly been found in Washington state. This can easily be tied to Gov. Jay Inslee’s cap-and-trade gas tax on which he has continued to mislead and even outright lie to the public. Now, even his press secretary is distancing himself from Inslee’s comments. Most...

[un]Divided: Rent control proposal fails in Seattle; activists turn on Democrats

[un]Divided: Rent control proposal fails in Seattle; activists turn on Democrats

When the Seattle City Council failed to adopt a controversial rent control policy, activists in the room turned on Democrats who they felt had failed them. On the unDivided Podcast, Brandi Kruse argues that the scene should be a wakeup call to Progressive politicians who often try to appease the loudest voice in the room.

By Brandi Kruse

Why are we paying so much for gas – and how can we fix it?

Why are we paying so much for gas – and how can we fix it?

It’s been more than a month since the gas prices in Washington became the most expensive in the country – and that ranking hasn’t changed. Currently, the average price of regular gas in America is $3.69 per gallon whereas, in Washington, it’s $4.93. That’s $1.24 more out of your pocketbook for every gallon. Meanwhile, Mississippi has...

Gas prices making Washington a national embarrassment

Gas prices making Washington a national embarrassment

In late June, gas prices in Washington became the highest in the nation. A major reason for that is Washington’s carbon dioxide tax, which has caused a significant jump in gas prices that has the rest of the country taking note.  Currently, a motorist in Washington can expect to spend $4.96 per gallon, which is...

By Future42 Staff

[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

CO2 tax pushes Washington gas prices higher than the rest of the nation

CO2 tax pushes Washington gas prices higher than the rest of the nation

Gas prices in Washington State rose to new a new high this week, which means drivers here now pay more per gallon on average than anywhere else in the country. Not only has Washington taken over the top spot from California, it’s by a significant amount – more than four cents per gallon when it comes...

[un]Divided: State quietly admits economic impact of carbon tax

[un]Divided: State quietly admits economic impact of carbon tax

After trying to downplay the impact Washington’s carbon tax is having on gas prices, the State Department of Ecology quietly scrubbed its website of claims that cost increases would be minimal. Brandi Kruse discusses on the unDivided Podcast.

By Brandi Kruse

Long time Inslee allies fed up with increased gas prices

Long time Inslee allies fed up with increased gas prices

Leaders from a dozen Washington tribes are raising concerns about the effects of the state’s new carbon-cap system on gas prices and tribal sovereignty. Though many of the tribes are long-time allies of the Democrats’ agenda and support clean energy policy, they are crying foul on the recent effects of the Governor’s Clean Fuel Standard...

What a natural gas ban would mean for your monthly budget

What a natural gas ban would mean for your monthly budget

A bill making its way through state legislature would prohibit natural gas lines from being extended to any new construction in Washington. The bill (HB 1589), which passed 52-44 in the House, saw intense opposition. Minority House Leader J.T. Wilcox, R-Yelm, said in a tweet this legislation was “the most poorly thought-out major bill I’ve...