Washington’s new governor Bob Ferguson is proposing a 6% cut to spending, breaking with members of his own party, who are pushing new taxes to solve the state’s budget deficit. But as Brandi Kruse points out on unDivided, Washingtonians should be very skeptical about Ferguson’s newfound fiscal conservatism.
As many of us already know, Washington has one of the worst homelessness problems in the nation. A new report to Congress details the extent of the problem – but ignores the biggest contributing factor. Brandi Kruse breaks it down on unDivided.
Rachael Savage says she’s woken up to the destructive nature of Seattle’s policies after seeing the crime and drug crisis take over the streets outside her business. She joined Brandi Kruse on unDivided to talk about her work to wake up fellow citizens. Watch unDivided at unDividedpod.com.
Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell says his city has seen a dramatic decrease in crime now that officers can pursue vehicles and arrest people for using drugs. He joined unDivided with Brandi Kruse to discuss. Watch unDivided five days a week at unDividedpod.com.
An initiative to protect natural gas becomes law this Thursday, but it’s already being attacked on multiple fronts. Greg Lane with the Building Industry Association of Washington explains how they’re working to defend I-2066 and the will of voters. Watch unDivided five days a week. Learn more at unDividedpod.com.
Facing a $10B-$12B budget deficit, state lawmakers can either choose to reduce spending or find new revenue when the legislature meets in January. House Minority Leader Drew Stokesbary tells unDivided’s Brandi Kruse that Republicans will do all they can to shield struggling families from new taxes.
On his way out the door, Governor Inslee is urging state agencies to tighten their purse strings as the legislature faces a $10B-12B budget deficit. Brandi Kruse has more on unDivided. Watch unDivided five days a week and support the show at unDividedpod.com.
Just one day after voters declined to repeal Washington’s tax on capital gains, Seattle Councilwoman Cathy Moore announced she would propose a citywide capital gains tax. On unDivided, Brandi Kruse explains why another tax on business creation would hurt the state’s economy.
Regardless of the results in Tuesday’s election, Washington state has a lot of work to do to get back on track – and voters must hold those in power accountable. Brandi Kruse has more on the unDivided Podcast.
Matthew Humphrey owns Steele Barber in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood and has spent years speaking out about the crime crisis. He joined unDivided with Brandi Kruse to make a plea for change ahead of Tuesday’s election.
After deaths within the state’s foster care system and multiple scandals inside state-run juvenile detention facilities, the head of the Department of Children Youth and Families says he will not seek reappointment under the next governor. On the unDivided Podcast, Brandi Kruse calls his exit a win for families. Watch unDivided five days a week at unDividedpod.com.
Seattle’s small businesses can no longer count tips or other benefits toward employees’ total compensation, a change that the hospitality industry says could force many restaurants to close their doors. Brandi Kruse has more on unDivided.
As much of the nation saw a drop in deadly drug overdoses, Washington state saw a 14% spike. At the same time, Washington trails much of the country in business growth. Brandi Kruse dives into the data on the unDivided Podcast.
An internal Department of Commerce email directed energy companies to pay out $200 credits to customers “before the state votes on the initiative” to repeal the Climate Commitment Act. Brandi Kruse has more on the unDivided podcast.