[un]Divided: Everett’s mayor deserves credit for her public safety push
[un]Divided: Everett’s mayor deserves credit for her public safety push
The Democratic mayor of Everett announced the city will be hiring more police officers, meanwhile the department is actively enforcing its new drug possession ordinance. Brandi Kruse has more on the unDivided Podcast.
By Brandi Kruse
[un]Divided: Governor Inslee owes working class truth on gas prices
[un]Divided: Governor Inslee owes working class truth on gas prices
Hundreds of people lined up to take advantage of lower gas prices at an event put on by Future 42 last week. On the unDivided Podcast, Brandi Kruse says the event illustrates how Governor Jay Inslee’s Carbon tax is hurting the working class.
By Brandi Kruse
[un]Divided: King County Metro downplays study that found widespread drug contention of public transit
[un]Divided: King County Metro downplays study that found widespread drug contention of public transit
After the release of a University of Washington study showing 100% of airborne samples taken from inside buses and trains showed traces of Methamphetamine, King County Metro insisted that transit is still safe for riders and drivers. Brandi Kruse discussed the issue on the unDivided Podcast.
By Brandi Kruse
[un]Divided: Future 42, Americans for Prosperity team up to give Washingtonians relief at the pump
[un]Divided: Future 42, Americans for Prosperity team up to give Washingtonians relief at the pump
Washington state continues to have some of the highest gas prices in the nation, due in part to Governor Inslee’s carbon program. To illustrate just how much lower gas is elsewhere in the country, Simon Sefzik with Future 42 says they will be dropping the price at the pump at a station in Kent. He...
By Brandi Kruse
Supposed Inslee allies continue to contradict his cap-and-trade claims
Supposed Inslee allies continue to contradict his cap-and-trade claims
When Gov. Jay Inslee was working to pass his cap-and-trade gas tax, he said the cost to consumers would be negligible – despite experts predicting otherwise. Now that those predictions have come to pass, he’s trying to blame everyone but himself. Unfortunately for him, it’s hard to pass the buck when even his allies agree the...
By Future42 Staff
[un]Divided: Even climate advocates acknowledge Carbon tax is hurting the poor
[un]Divided: Even climate advocates acknowledge Carbon tax is hurting the poor
When Progressive publication Crosscut asked its readers to weigh in on the state’s high gas prices, even some in support of the Carbon program that led to the increases say the poor are unfairly shouldering the burden. Brandi Kruse has more on the unDivided Podcast.
By Brandi Kruse
Spokane voters will decide if their city follows Seattle’s path
Spokane voters will decide if their city follows Seattle’s path
The seven 2023 Seattle City Council races have received plenty of attention, as voters will decide this fall who will replace the four councilmembers who chose not to run for re-election, as well as the fate of three city councilmembers who must defend their support for the council’s anti-police budgets and failed homelessness policies during...
[un]Divided: Blame game continues on broken ferry system
[un]Divided: Blame game continues on broken ferry system
When asked to account for the state’s unreliable ferry system, Governor Jay Inslee offered up a baffling scapegoat – pointing to a 23-year-old car tab initiative. Brandi Kruse explains on the unDivided Podcast.
By Brandi Kruse
[un]Divided: Olympia mom urges parents to get active
[un]Divided: Olympia mom urges parents to get active
After her child’s school district started to push race and racism on students, Alesha Perkins decided it was time for her to get involved. On unDivided with Brandi Kruse, Alesha urged parents to speak up and demand better of our public schools.
By Brandi Kruse
Drugs won’t be legal in Washington on July 1. Barely.
Drugs won’t be legal in Washington on July 1. Barely.
Our state got itself into a mess this spring when legislators failed to take action on drugs during the 105-day legislative session. By not working on a fix, Gov. Jay Inslee and bickering House Democrats left the door open for all drugs – including the hardest drugs like meth, heroin and fentanyl – to become legal on...
[un]Divided: Downtown Seattle’s recovery among last in nation
[un]Divided: Downtown Seattle’s recovery among last in nation
As downtown Seattle’s recovery trails most major U.S. cities, one Democratic state lawmaker took to Twitter to complain that the long-awaited return of Amazon workers to the office isn’t climate friendly. Brandi Kruse discussed on the unDivided Podcast.
By Brandi Kruse
[un]Divided: Poll: A majority of Washingtonians want to move out of state
[un]Divided: Poll: A majority of Washingtonians want to move out of state
As Governor Jay Inslee announces he will not seek a fourth term, a new poll finds that a majority of Washingtonians are so dissatisfied with the state that they would move somewhere else if they could. Brandi Kruse discusses on the unDivided Podcast.
By Brandi Kruse
[un]Divided: Democrats debate police pursuit proposal in private
[un]Divided: Democrats debate police pursuit proposal in private
Instead of allowing public testimony on a proposal to fix the state’s broken police pursuit law, Democrats have opted for a closed-door meeting. On the unDivided Podcast, Brandi Kruse encouraged leaders to let Washingtonians have their voices heard.
By Brandi Kruse
Key bills being discussed this legislative session
Key bills being discussed this legislative session
We’re halfway through the legislative session here in Washington, which makes this the perfect time to take a look at where things stand. You’ll see that we’ve made progress on some key issues while others remain a battle. Have a look at some of the key bills being discussed this session: BILLS TO TRACK HB...