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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,...

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

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: 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

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