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S1 Ep608: DOGE WATCH Ep. 15: Done at DOGE
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30:02Brandi Kruse and Zach Abraham dive into all things Department of Government Efficiency in this weekly series. On this episode: Elon bids farewell to his government job. Governor Ron DeSantis says so far, The Swamp is defeating cost-cutting efforts. Meanwhile, ancient payees scrubbed from Social Security database.…
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S1 Ep607: Too little, too late (5.29.25)
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1:20:54The Seattle Times editorial board tries to cover for its newsroom's horrible reporting. Brandi goes into the lion’s den to defend free speech. Governor Ferguson celebrates ruling on tariffs. The state shrugs its shoulders at Olympia teacher who threatened the lives of Trump supporters. Schools vilify religion, celebrate BDSM.…
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S1 Ep606: Nothing 'right wing' about it (5.28.25)
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1:16:44Two types of people showed up to yesterday’s dueling protests at Seattle City Hall: People who scream at babies and people who don’t. FBI launches probe into targeted violence against Seattle Christians. Governor Bob Ferguson vetoes bill that would have exposed true cause of housing crisis. Brandi has mixed feelings about the Trump administration's…
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S1 Ep605: Seattle Christians won’t be silenced (5.27.25)
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1:40:51After Antifa attacked a Christian prayer rally in Seattle over the weekend, Mayor Bruce Harrell blamed the worshippers. Now they’re taking their message to City Hall. Pastor Russell Johnson joins us. Local sheriff explains why he went to Governor Ferguson’s bogus bill signing. Olympia public school teacher says he “kills fascists.”…
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S1 Ep604: Don’t underestimate Seattle extremists (5.22.25)
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1:14:48Man who murdered Israeli embassy staffers has all the trappings of Seattle’s far-Left activists. Governor Bob Ferguson holds press conference complaining about the impact of tariffs on working people - after signing $9B in new state taxes. Maybe the media is the enemy of the American people after all. Florida governor's race takes shape.…
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S1 Ep603: DOGE WATCH Ep. 14: Everything is Elon's fault
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31:57Brandi Kruse and Zach Abraham dive into all things Department of Government Efficiency in this weekly series. On this episode: There is nothing the left won't blame on DOGE. MSNBC wants viewers to be upset over never-promised dividend checks. Texas bans capital gains tax, Washington state gets less appealing.…
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S1 Ep602: Bob Ferguson cements his legacy (5.21.25)
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1:15:27Governor Bob Ferguson will be known for two things: obsessively suing Donald Trump and signing the largest tax increase in state history. West Coast attorneys general are coming to Seattle for a TDS convention. Ice cream company that blasted the police is now complaining about crime. San Francisco mayor tells independent journalist to stop document…
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S1 Ep601: Trolling the troll (5.20.25)
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1:09:37Governor Bob Ferguson gets a surprise visitor as he upends the parental rights initiative. In a gift to union donors, Washington becomes the third state to extend unemployment benefits to striking workers. $100M grant to hire more cops was a farce all along. “Project homecoming” sends willing migrants back home with empathy. A human moment in the W…
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S1 Ep600: The sanctuary circus (5.19.25)
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1:10:00Washington state’s sanctuary laws have turned our criminal justice system into a laughingstock. Governor Bob Fergson prepares to sign progressive wish list into law. More insanity from the Teen Council. Biden’s cancer diagnosis. Texas bans capital gains taxes.By Brandi Kruse
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S1 Ep599: Sanctuary law protects cop killer (5.15.25)
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1:17:05An accused cop killer could be let off the hook over Washington's sanctuary policies. RFK Jr. calls U.S. Sen. Patty Murray out for her virtue signaling. Trump nixes $16M ‘digital equity’ grant. Starbucks baristas walk off job over new dress code. Florida carries out largest immigration operations in state history.…
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S1 Ep598: Antisemitism, what antisemitism? (5.14.25)
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1:00:55Washington's Domestic Violent Extremism Task Force is feeling the heat. New law makes it easier to prosecute hate crimes. Microsoft cuts jobs, McDonald's adds them. Senator Patty Murray blames tariffs for increased costs of baby items, ignoring all other factors. President Donald Trump is killing it in the Middle East!…
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S1 Ep597: DOGE WATCH Ep. 13: Elon Derangement Syndrome
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18:42Brandi Kruse and Zach Abraham dive into all things Department of Government Efficiency in this weekly series. On this episode: 60 Minutes searches for something to criticize. Zach reacts to latest in U.S.-China tariff negotiations. Maybe getting a free plane from Qatar isn't the kind of cost-savings we should be focused on.…
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S1 Ep596: Reparations on steroids (5.13.25)
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1:09:14The city of Olympia, WA, once again tries to prove it is the wokest in all the land. Spokane wants to ban federal immigration agents from local parks. Religious school hosts ‘queer prom” – complete with HIV testing for teens. Governor Gavin Newsom must think Californians are really, really stupid.By Brandi Kruse
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S1 Ep595: Violence IS their platform (5.12.25)
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1:35:45Democrats are undeniably the party of violence – and no amount of whataboutism can change that. The Office of Washington State Attorney General is a contradiction. Sheriff calls out activist judges after repeat offender fires on deputies. Looks like Seattle will be stuck with Mayor Bruce Harrell. From prescription costs to tariff talk, lots of news…
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S1 Ep594: Bob Ferguson is a coward (5.8.25)
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1:07:48When presented with an opportunity to condemn left-wing extremism, Governor Bob Ferguson shows he’s not fit to lead. During DEI debate, Ellensburg city council silenced a Hispanic speaker who didn’t agree with them. State’s high court upholds high-capacity magazine ban. Senator Bernie Sanders defends use of private jet.…
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S1 Ep593: DOGE WATCH Ep. 12: Bring in the bros!
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29:57Brandi Kruse and Zach Abraham dive into all things Department of Government Efficiency in this weekly series. On this episode: "Big balls" finally reveals himself during interview of young men helping to reform government. When will we start to see prosecutions related to DOGE's work? Market wipes out losses from Trump tariff announcement.…
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S1 Ep592: Feds do what Seattle won’t (5.7.25)
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1:15:56Federal officials speak out more forcefully than local leaders after UW terrorism. Outside Riley Gaines event, detransitioner shares his story. Governor Ferguson is set to seal Washington’s fate. Your money is paying for really, really bad art. Pete Hegseth declares, “We’re done with that shit.”By Brandi Kruse
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The University of Washington continues to pussyfoot around left-wing extremists. Threats of violence ahead of Riley Gaines appearance. Governor Ferguson supported rent control all along. Woke mind virus claims beloved Seafair tradition. President Donald Trump ruined Cinco de Mayo!By Brandi Kruse
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S1 Ep590: Forsaking the First Amendment (5.5.25)
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1:23:23Today’s edition of the Seattle Times tells a tale about the downfall of a once cherished institution. Montana Governor Greg Gianforte on how his state delivered record tax cuts. A development in Rep. Tarra Simmons 2A saga. Glenn Beck eviscerates Washington State politics.By Brandi Kruse
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S1 Ep589: Politics unPacked: Lawmakers go home after passing $9.5B in new taxes
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6:37In our final episode of the legislative session, we unpack the $78B budget passed by lawmakers – which is funded through the largest tax increases in state history.By Brandi Kruse
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S1 Ep588: Feds investigate Washington public schools (5.1.25)
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1:08:00After threatening school districts that refused to fall in line, Public Schools Chief Chris Reykdal finds himself at the center of a federal civil rights investigation. Exclusive: Lawmaker who voted to ban semi-automatic rifles posts picture of herself using one. Another member of “Trantifa” infiltrates local city council. Dictator Jay Inslee has l…
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S1 Ep587: White House says help is coming (4.30.25)
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1:10:19President Trump highlights violent illegal criminals in Seattle. Meanwhile, White House says help is on the way. Democrats pushed through 183 emergency clauses. Money cut for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Washington. California lawmakers try to protect child predators. Trump’s awkward ABC interview.…
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S1 Ep586: DOGE WATCH Ep. 11: Depoliticizing DOGE
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32:22Brandi Kruse and Zach Abraham dive into all things Department of Government Efficiency in this weekly series. Will Elon's departure from DOGE help to depoliticize its work? Washington state Democrats pass a tax on Tesla to punish Elon. Proof of citizenship now required for SNAP.By Brandi Kruse
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S1 Ep585: Dems play politics with livelihoods (4.29.25)
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1:10:00Senator Patty Murray has blinders on when it comes to business. Amazon denies report it considered listing tariff prices for consumers. Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell’s most cringeworthy moment to date. Head of state reparations program offers word soup response to questions.By Brandi Kruse
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S1 Ep584: Largest tax increase in state history (4.28.25)
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1:30:17Democrats have learned nothing from past mistakes. Governor Bob Ferguson quickly sheds his cloak of moderacy. An unexpected town doubles down on DEI. DOJ comes to defense of local sheriff who refuses to obey sanctuary laws. Black FOX News host blasts new reparations law as “morally wrong.”By Brandi Kruse
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With days left in the legislative session, Democrats are racing to push through new taxes and get a budget signed by the governor. Here is everything you need to know about what happened this week in Olympia.By Brandi Kruse
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S1 Ep582: Discrimination becomes law (4.24.25)
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1:24:12Governor Bob Ferguson signs the nation’s most racist, illegal housing policy into law. Permit-to-purchase a firearm heads to the governor's desk. Seattle Pride spins sob story to guilt people into handing over cash. White House tries to restore reasonable discipline in schools. Trouble for DeSantis in Florida?…
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S1 Ep581: Have you lost your mind? (4.23.25)
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1:15:21Dems pass a bill to help illegal alien criminals get out of prison early – no, really. Taxapalooza continues in Olympia. Senator John Braun walks us through the latest property tax fight. Seattle Times spreads homeless sob stories, ignores real crisis. Bye bye, food dye!By Brandi Kruse
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S1 Ep580: DOGE WATCH Ep. 10: Should Elon ditch DOGE?
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26:06Brandi Kruse and Zach Abraham dive into all things Department of Government Efficiency in this weekly series. On this episode: Elon under pressure to step back from DOGE, focus on Tesla. Changes to streamline the IRS. Left complains DOGE is cutting too fast, them complains it isn't cutting enough. Huh?…
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S1 Ep579: Taxes gone wild! (4.22.25)
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1:23:40In the early morning hours, Washington state Democrats pushed through billions in new taxes, including one to punish Elon Musk. WIAA members reject amendments protecting girls’ sports. Is Brandi “right wing”? Trump admin considers paying women “baby bonuses.”By Brandi Kruse
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S1 Ep578: Who is the media covering for? (4.21.25)
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1:15:51Local media hides immigration status of men accused in kidnapping, torture case. As legislative session nears its end, budget fiasco remains unresolved. Democrats shut down debate on parental rights in latest power play. Trump and Inslee throw Easter Day barbs. Brandi’s unpopular take on controversy over deported gang member.…
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Even in a state like Washington, there is no sanctuary for illegal aliens under President Donald Trump. unDivided takes you inside ICE operations and into the debate over immigration enforcement in one of the bluest places in America.By Brandi Kruse
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S1 Ep576: DOGE WATCH Ep. 9: Are you a deficit junkie?
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26:19Brandi Kruse and Zach Abraham dive into all things Department of Government Efficiency in this weekly series. On this episode: How long until the work of DOGE hits home? Changes to Social Security fraud protocol walked back. Government watchdog hosts DOGE-style trainings to teach citizens how to find waste and fraud.…
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Everything you need to know about a busy week in Olympia, including votes on rent control and upending the parental rights initiative.By Brandi Kruse
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S1 Ep574: Serious levels of sanctimony (4.10.25)
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1:24:30Democrats are going to tax you into poverty and they don’t care what you think. Votes expected on rent control and upending parental rights. State workers protest in Olympia, undermining their case against furloughs. Washington sheriff testifies to Congress about flouting sanctuary laws.By Brandi Kruse
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S1 Ep573: Blood on their hands (4.9.25)
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1:05:26A convicted child molester who served only months in jail is suspected in the disappearance of an elderly woman. Public schools chief says he will not comply with DEI order from ‘fascist, racist, Nazi’ Trump administration. Could the federal government unravel former Governor Jay Inslee's key climate policy? Trump’s tariff gamble is paying off.…
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S1 Ep572: Clock is ticking on tax debate (4.8.25)
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1:14:00Time is running out for Democrats to decide who will get screwed over by new taxes. Major conflict of interest exposed in rent control debate. Washington state sues over President Trump’s election integrity efforts. Five UW students get visas revoked.By Brandi Kruse
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Unpacking the latest on budget talks in Olympia and the Democratic infighting over new taxes.By Brandi Kruse
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S1 Ep570: Trump’s tariff gamble (4.3.25)
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1:08:15Headlines suggest doom and gloom as Trump announces sweeping tariffs – should we be worried? Maine sees federal funding halted over radical gender ideology, but what about Washington? Democratic leader in Olympia promises there “will be” new taxes. ICE raid at local roofing company. Florida floats six sales tax holidays.…
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S1 Ep569: DOGE WATCH Ep. 8: Doth protest too much!
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28:16Brandi Kruse and Zach Abraham dive into all things Department of Government Efficiency in this weekly series. On this episode: Vandalizing Teslas is a really bad 2028 strategy. Is it possible to separate DOGE from politics? Hundreds of millions spent on worthless government survey.By Brandi Kruse
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S1 Ep568: Can Bob Ferguson be trusted? (4.2.25)
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1:22:11Governor Bob Ferguson says he won’t sign a wealth tax, but dodges questions about others. Disturbing scene in Olympia seems like something out of Communist China. Effort to protect girls’ sports dealt major blow. House Judiciary Committee eyes Washington's sanctuary policies.By Brandi Kruse
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S1 Ep567: The joke’s on you! (4.1.25)
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1:06:43On this April Fools’ Day, everything coming out of Olympia seems like one big prank. Democrats reject amendment for sales tax holiday so they can keep paying for “junk drawer” services. The Seattle Times keeps leaving out key details – is it intentional? Idaho looks to ban truck nuts and boy boobies.…
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S1 Ep566: Too little, too late? (3.31.25)
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1:40:43Washington’s tech sector should have found its backbone a long, long time ago. Democratic senator’s brazen lies about the budget will leave you stunned. Republican senator explains why he supports gas tax increase. Mom of 2-year-old killed by fentanyl says the chair of the House Public Safety Committee seems clueless. President Trump says he’s “not…
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From gun control to raising the gas tax, here is everything you need to know about what happened during the legislative session in Olympia this week.By Brandi Kruse
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S1 Ep564: Press access under attack in Olympia (3.27.25)
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1:24:33A months-long battle will result in the media having less access to politicians in Olympia – and they only have themselves to blame. Committee hearing on boys in girls’ sports will make you cheer on the apocalypse. As he leaves office, Dow Constantine shows why he’s unfit to be in charge of anything. While Washington pushes the largest package of t…
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S1 Ep563: Seattle reaps what is sows (3.26.25)
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1:17:13Seven years ago, Brandi warned Seattle that its anti-business taxes would devastate the economy. Former Sheriff Dave Reichert on Timothy Pauley case. Democrats say it should bring you ‘joy’ to pay taxes! Would Attorney General Nick Brown really sue over THAT?? Congress debates defunding NPR.By Brandi Kruse
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S1 Ep562: DOGE WATCH Ep. 7: Does DOGE have a messaging problem?
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30:04Brandi Kruse and Zach Abraham dive into all things Department of Government Efficiency in this weekly series. On this episode: Apparently, it's really hard to give money back to the government. Does DOGE need to improve its bedside manner? $2B given to Stacey Abrams-connected NGO withdrawn. Media leans into conjecture about what DOGE means for futu…
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S1 Ep561: Cronyism wins, society loses (3.25.25)
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1:40:17Failed politician handed $650K/year job to lead failing agency – what could go wrong? Democrats find yet another tax they want to hike. Meanwhile, they want you to pay to give immigrants hockey lessons. Building industry blasts I-2066 ruling as “rigged” and “corrupt.” What’s next in the fight to protect natural gas? Republicans are just as guilty o…
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S1 Ep560: Web of Corruption (3.24.25)
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1:27:49Democrats, judges are undermining the will of voters at every turn. Lawmaker known for soft-on-crime policies personally informed mass murderer of his release while victims were left in the dark. Washingtonians face massive property tax increases as Democrats release a plan to close the budget deficit. President Donald Trump really does not like th…
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From new tax proposals to another parental rights debate, here's everything you need to know about what happened in Olympia this week.By Brandi Kruse
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