Center Square WA: Washington officials remove heat pump mandate, maintains natural gas ban
Center Square WA: Washington officials remove heat pump mandate, maintains natural gas ban
The Washington Energy Code Council has revised its mandate on the inclusion of heat pumps in new residential constructions, but has maintained regulations which some believe effectively bans the use of natural gas. The Building Industry Association of Washington (BIAW) expressed concerns that the new codes unnecessarily restrict access to natural gas, resulting in increased...
Washington Policy Center: WA Dept. of Ecology contradicts previous claims on climate tax
Washington Policy Center: WA Dept. of Ecology contradicts previous claims on climate tax
The Inslee Administration and Washington Department of Ecology staff are being criticized for changing narratives and sharing alleged misinformation regarding the impact of Washington’s Climate Commitment Act (CCA) on gas and natural gas prices. While originally denying there would be significant price hikes, they later attributed rises to global events and other factors, distancing the...
Some in Washington still refuse to blame CO2 tax for high gas prices
Some in Washington still refuse to blame CO2 tax for high gas prices
One lawmaker is trying blame price gouging at the pump instead.
Bad policies have real-world impact
Bad policies have real-world impact
We want to hear what skyrocketing fuel and home heating prices have meant to you.
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...
MEDIA ADVISORY: Gas rolled back to $3.82 in Kent today highlighting why WA’s gas is among most expensive and what can be done about it
MEDIA ADVISORY: Gas rolled back to $3.82 in Kent today highlighting why WA’s gas is among most expensive and what can be done about it
Future 42 and AFP rolled back gas prices to highlight Washington’s tax and cap and trade policies and 200 people filled up their tanks in just two hours as gas dropped from $5.17 to $3.82
MEDIA ADVISORY: Gas will be rolled back to $3.82 in Kent to highlight why WA’s gas is among most expensive in the country
MEDIA ADVISORY: Gas will be rolled back to $3.82 in Kent to highlight why WA’s gas is among most expensive in the country
Future 42 and AFP will roll back gas prices to $3.82 to highlight Washington’s tax and cap and trade policies
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 families hit with rising costs, new tax
[un]Divided: Washington families hit with rising costs, new tax
Between the new long-term care tax and the nation’s highest gas prices, money isn’t going as far for Washington families. Brandi Kruse discusses on the unDivided Podcast.
By Brandi Kruse
Washingtonians overwhelmingly support lower gas taxes
Washingtonians overwhelmingly support lower gas taxes
Our new survey shows Washington voters are fed up with highest-in-the-nation gas prices, according to a new survey.
[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