Record Gas Prices Expose Washington’s Accountability Problem
Record Gas Prices Expose Washington’s Accountability Problem
As tensions in Iran and the broader Middle East continue to drive up oil prices nationwide, families across the country are seeing higher costs at the pump. But as Washington families consider travel plans heading into the Memorial Day weekend, the pain here is significantly worse. According to AAA, Washington’s average gas price is now...
Support Myositis Awareness Month: Help Us Make a Difference
Support Myositis Awareness Month: Help Us Make a Difference
Join Myositis Support and Understanding and Future42 in Empowering Patients and Advancing Research At Future42, we are working hard to help people and businesses thrive in the state of Washington through communications and engagement with lawmakers. We recognize that many people face challenges beyond the legislative issues we are tackling. One of the Future42 supporters,...
[un]Divided: Seattle police union worried about random attacks ahead of World Cup
[un]Divided: Seattle police union worried about random attacks ahead of World Cup
While Seattle police will have help from the federal government to keep the city’s soccer stadium safe during the World Cup, staffing will be tight everywhere else in the city. Follow unDivided across platforms and subscribe to support the show: unDividedPod.com.
By Brandi Kruse
2026 Whatcom County State Legislative Scorecard
2026 Whatcom County State Legislative Scorecard
FUTURE 42 recently released our second annual comprehensive scorecard highlighting key votes taken by all 147 legislators during the 2026 legislative session. That full scorecard can be viewed here. Today, Future 42 Whatcom County is releasing an abbreviated legislative scorecard specifically highlighting the key votes taken by legislators representing Whatcom County during the 2026 legislative session. 40th...
[un]Divided: Seattle’s socialist mayor dodges questions from reporters
[un]Divided: Seattle’s socialist mayor dodges questions from reporters
On World Press Freedom Day, Democrats would be wise to get their own house in order before criticising Donald Trump’s treatment of the media. Follow unDivided across platforms and subscribe to support the show. Use the promo code USA30 at Patreon.com/unDivided.
By Brandi Kruse
[un]Divided: Emails: Democrats colluded with AG to pass unconstitutional income tax
[un]Divided: Emails: Democrats colluded with AG to pass unconstitutional income tax
Emails obtained by The Center Square show Democratic lawmakers in Washington state colluded with the Attorney General’s Office to pass an unconstitutional income tax and prohibit voters from using a referendum to overturn it. Follow unDivided across platforms and subscribe to support the show: unDividedPod.com.
By Brandi Kruse
[un]Divided: Bail reform plan would let suspects out of jail for $20
[un]Divided: Bail reform plan would let suspects out of jail for $20
Under changes being considered in Washington state, many crime suspects could get out of jail for $20. Follow unDivided across platforms and subscribe to support the show: unDividedPod.com.
By Brandi Kruse
What you need to know about current legal challenges to Washington’s state income tax
What you need to know about current legal challenges to Washington’s state income tax
Washington’s newly enacted income tax has already triggered legal challenges from multiple directions. While a state income tax like this seems plainly unconstitutional on its surface, the legal process from here on out is quite nuanced. Here’s a straightforward breakdown of what’s happening, who’s involved, and what it could mean. What are the current legal...
[un]Divided: West Coast states spend millions on PR to improve their image
[un]Divided: West Coast states spend millions on PR to improve their image
From Gavin Newsom in California to Bob Ferguson in Washington, West Coast states want to improve their public image – and they’ll try anything but good governance. Follow unDivided across platforms and subscribe to support the show: unDividedPod.com.
By Brandi Kruse
[un]Divided: Latest on legal battle against state income tax
[un]Divided: Latest on legal battle against state income tax
There was a flurry of legal maneuvers this week setting up separate lines of attack against the newly-passed state income tax. Brandi Kruse has the latest.
By Brandi Kruse
[un]Divided: Citizens revolt against Battery Energy Storage Systems
[un]Divided: Citizens revolt against Battery Energy Storage Systems
Across Washington state, citizens are pushing back against the placement of Battery Energy Storage Systems in their communities. The units are a result of former Governor Jay Inslee’s climate policies. Follow unDivided across platforms and subscribe to support the show: unDividedPod.com.
By Brandi Kruse
Politics unPacked: Legislative session ends in Olympia – but legal battles are ahead
Politics unPacked: Legislative session ends in Olympia – but legal battles are ahead
Washington state’s legislative session has come to an end. While it was short, Democrats managed to ignore 100 years of legal precedent to upend the state’s tax structure with an unconstitutional income tax. Follow unDivided across platforms and subscribe to support the show: unDividedPod.com.
By Brandi Kruse
[un]Divided: Starbucks closing 5 Seattle stores as it opens HQ in Tennessee
[un]Divided: Starbucks closing 5 Seattle stores as it opens HQ in Tennessee
As Howard Schultz leaves Seattle for Miami, the coffee company he helped build into an empire is also looking for greener pastures. Follow unDivided across platforms and subscribe to support the show: unDividedPod.com.
By Brandi Kruse
Politics unPacked: Washington state is about to get an income tax
Politics unPacked: Washington state is about to get an income tax
Brandi Kruse unpacks what happened during the legislative session this week in Olympia, including: Governor Ferguson says he plans to sign the income tax into law. Democrats pass bill that would allow an unelected commission to remove elected sheriffs. Proposal to dramatically expand powers of the Attorney General draws criticism.
By Brandi Kruse