[un]Divided: Seattle Times calls on Democrats to hold hearings for initiatives
[un]Divided: Seattle Times calls on Democrats to hold hearings for initiatives
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.
By Brandi Kruse
[un]Divided: Join us to defend the initiative process
[un]Divided: Join us to defend the initiative process
Future 42 will hold a rally this Wednesday in Olympia to demand lawmakers give hearings to six commonsense initiatives. On the unDivided Podcast, Brandi Kruse argues that a failure to stand up for the initiative process today will erode it tomorrow.
By Brandi Kruse
Politics unPacked: Week 3
Politics unPacked: Week 3
Here is everything you need to know about what happened this week in Olympia. Hear both sides of the rent control debate, impassioned efforts to protect children, and insight from Brett Davis of The Center Square on a natural gas ban.
By Brandi Kruse
Politics unPacked: Week 2
Politics unPacked: Week 2
Brandi Kruse unpacks everything you need to know about what happened this week in Olympia. Guest: State Rep. Greg Cheney (R-Battle Ground) and insight from Brett Davis of The Center Square.
By Brandi Kruse
Politics unPacked: Week 1
Politics unPacked: Week 1
Brandi Kruse breaks down everything you need to know about what happened this week in Olympia. Guest: State Sen. Mark Mullet (D-Issaquah).
By Brandi Kruse
[un]Divided: Proposed bill would increase penalties for protesters who block freeways
[un]Divided: Proposed bill would increase penalties for protesters who block freeways
A Republican-backed proposal to increase penalties for protesters who block freeways has gained at least one Democratic co-sponsor. On the unDivided Podcast, Brandi Kruse questions whether there would be the political will to enforce such a law.
Is AG Ferguson fishing for votes?
Is AG Ferguson fishing for votes?
Circumstances around settlement checks continue to get more suspicious in Washington. Now, the State Auditor’s office has dismissed an ethics complaint against Attorney General and gubernatorial candidate Bob Ferguson. Ferguson sued major manufacturers of canned tuna and chicken such as StarKist, Bumblebee, and Chicken of the Sea alleging they conspired to fix prices from 2010...
[un]Divided: Future 42 poll shows Reichert ahead in 2024 matchup
[un]Divided: Future 42 poll shows Reichert ahead in 2024 matchup
New poll numbers from Future 42 show Republican Dave Reichert up four points in a head-to-head race for governor against Attorney General Bob Ferguson. Brandi Kruse breaks down the numbers on the unDivided Podcast.
By Brandi Kruse
Everett City Council Set to Vote on Critical Mandatory Minimum Sentencing Law
Everett City Council Set to Vote on Critical Mandatory Minimum Sentencing Law
The Everett City Council will take action this week on an ordinance which would require mandatory minimum sentencing for repeat offenders of certain crimes, including public drug use. The vote will take place at the Everett City Council meeting this Wednesday, December 20th, at 6:30pm. If the new law is adopted, Everett will follow the...
[un]Divided: New Year marks a new start for Seattle City Council
[un]Divided: New Year marks a new start for Seattle City Council
Moderates are now the majority on the Seattle City Council. The shift is a promising one for voters who want to see improvements in public safety, homelessness, and the business climate. Brandi Kruse has more on the unDivided Podcast.
By Brandi Kruse
[un]Divided: Under new bill, Washingtonians could face jail time for using gas powered leaf blowers
[un]Divided: Under new bill, Washingtonians could face jail time for using gas powered leaf blowers
As Democrats in Olympia face scrutiny for how their climate policies are hurting the working class, a new proposed bill would fine you up to $10,000 for using gas-powered lawn care tools. Brandi Kruse breaks it down on the unDivided Podcast.
By Brandi Kruse
WA Supreme Court analysis finds progressive domination of donations, decisions
WA Supreme Court analysis finds progressive domination of donations, decisions
This study analyzed data of campaign donors and court case parties and then how the Court ruled to differentiate between progressive and conservative ideological leanings across various sectors and policy areas.
[un]Divided: Former addict says state is ‘killing’ people with failed response to drug crisis
[un]Divided: Former addict says state is ‘killing’ people with failed response to drug crisis
Ginny Burton, a former drug addict and 17-time felon, has launched a new docuseries aimed at telling difficult truths about Washington state’s response to the drug and crime crisis. She joined unDivided with Brandi Kruse to discuss “Modern America” and why a sharp change of course is needed to save lives.
[un]Divided: Seattle landlord left homeless due to strict eviction policies
[un]Divided: Seattle landlord left homeless due to strict eviction policies
Jason Roth is sleeping in his van with his dog while his tenant refuses to pay rent despite living a lavish lifestyle. The ordeal highlights the absurdity of Seattle and King County’s landlord-tenant laws, which have resulted in a long eviction backlog. Jason joined Brandi Kruse on the unDivided Podcast.