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[un]Divided: I-2066 takes effect on Thursday – but there’s a fight ahead

[un]Divided: I-2066 takes effect on Thursday – but there’s a fight ahead

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.

By Brandi Kruse

Republican lawmakers worry Dems will push new taxes to close budget deficit

Republican lawmakers worry Dems will push new taxes to close budget deficit

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.

By Brandi Kruse

[un]Divided: Governor Inslee saddles state with massive budget crisis

[un]Divided: Governor Inslee saddles state with massive budget crisis

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.

By Brandi Kruse

Seattle set to propose its own capital gains tax

Seattle set to propose its own capital gains tax

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.

By Brandi Kruse

[un]Divided: The work doesn’t stop after Election Day

[un]Divided: The work doesn’t stop after Election Day

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.

By Brandi Kruse

[un]Divided: ‘A win for families’: Head of DCYF will leave his post

[un]Divided: ‘A win for families’: Head of DCYF will leave his post

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.

By Brandi Kruse

New poll: Where Washington stand on 4 ballot initiatives and other key issues, races

New poll: Where Washington stand on 4 ballot initiatives and other key issues, races

New polling from Napolitan News Service released today provides an update on where Washington voters stand on priority issues heading into the presidential and gubernatorial election, as well as each of the four initiatives voters will get to decide on: long-term care opt-out, capital gains tax repeal, cap and trade repeal, and the natural gas...

The Wall Street Journal: The High-Tax State Brain Drain

The Wall Street Journal: The High-Tax State Brain Drain

According to the Wall Street Journal, high tax states such as California, New York, and Illinois are losing high earning households to no-income tax states like Florida and Texas. In fact, these two states alone “attracted more than twice as many such households as any other state.”  But what does that have to do with...