The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments this week in City of Grants Pass v. Johnson, which will determine whether homeless camping bans amount to “cruel and unusual punishment” under the Eighth Amendment. Meanwhile, some cities in Washington state hope a favorable ruling will help them save lives as the drug crisis spirals out of control.
A Seattle property owner details how the city has time to harass him for minor code violations while ignoring larger issues plaguing the area – such as homelessness and crime. John Bennett spoke with Brandi Kruse on the unDivided Podcast.
An initiative to restore reasonable police pursuits in Washington will take effect on June 6. Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell, a Democrat who advocated for the changes, said he thinks it will help reduce the number of stolen vehicles and put criminals on notice. He joined Brandi Kruse on the unDivided Podcast.
As homeless people continue to die of drug overdoses in Burien, King County is refusing to enforce the city’s ban on encampments. The resulting legal battle shows how government bureaucracy is standing in the way of saving lives. Brandi Kruse explains on the unDivided Podcast.
The 18-year-old driver who plowed into a car in Renton, killing a woman and three children, had already totaled two other cars in less than 11 months. It’s the latest example of a juvenile crime crisis spiraling out of control. Brandi Kruse has more on the unDivided Podcast.
Burien Mayor Kevin Schilling becomes the latest Democratic leader to admit that the party has made mistakes on addressing homelessness and drug abuse. He joined Brandi Kruse on the unDivided Podcast.
Washington is spending billions of dollars to repair culverts across the state, but a Seattle Times investigation reveals the $1M per day effort to save salmon may be “ineffective or even worthless.” Brandi Kruse has more on the unDivided Podcast.
In the final week of the 2024 legislative session, three voter initiatives became the law of the land, Democrats narrowly passed a controversial natural gas bill, and refund checks were approved to help offset costs from the Climate Commitment Act.
Today is the final day to pass bills out of either chamber this legislative session. Brandi Kruse has everything you need to know about where critical proposals stand.
Three of six Let’s Go Washington initiatives will get hearings in Olympia this week. As Brandi Kruse explains on the unDivided Podcast, there is a simple way to tell lawmakers how you feel about each of them. I-2111 (NO STATE INCOME TAX): Register your PRO or CON position here. 1-2081 (PARENTAL RIGHTS): Register your PRO or CON position here. I-2113 (RESTORE POLICE...
With the legislative session entering the final stretch, some controversial bills still have a chance to become law. From benefits for striking workers, to a natural gas ban and more – Brandi Kruse has everything you need to know about where key proposals stand.
Democrats backed away from a controversial proposal to raise property taxes, but the bill’s prime sponsor said they simply need to do a better job “explaining” it to voters before trying again. Brandi Kruse has more on the unDivided Podcast.
Everything you need to know about what happened in Olympia this week, including possible property tax increases and state oversight of local school curriculum. Guests: Kent Mayor Dana Ralph and insight from Brett Davis of The Center Square.
The Seattle Times Editorial Board says it is in the best interest of citizens for Democrats in Olympia to hold committee hearings on six Let’s Go Washington initiatives. Brandi Kruse has more on the unDivided Podcast.