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Clark County Today News
Washington governor wants agencies to look for deeper cuts

Clark County Today News

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 4:52


Gov. Bob Ferguson is urging state agencies to prepare for further spending cuts amid declining revenues and a widening budget gap that could deepen after a June 24 forecast. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/washington-governor-wants-agencies-to-look-for-deeper-cuts/ #BobFerguson #WashingtonBudget #SpendingCuts #OFM #EconomicForecast #StateAgencies #WApolitics

Clark County Today News
Ferguson prepares for possibility of Trump deploying troops in Washington

Clark County Today News

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 5:23


Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson meets with his state's military leadership as President Trump sends National Guard and Marines to Los Angeles protests, setting up a legal battle over state sovereignty. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/ferguson-prepares-for-possibility-of-trump-deploying-troops-in-washington/ #Washington #NationalGuard #StateSovereignty #Immigration #Protests

Clark County Today News
Opinion: WA Gov. Bob Ferguson defends lawlessness in California

Clark County Today News

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 2:25


The Washington State Republican Party issued a statement calling out Gov. Bob Ferguson for supporting a partisan letter opposing President Trump's lawful use of the National Guard in California. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-wa-gov-bob-ferguson-defends-lawlessness-in-california/ #BobFerguson #DonaldTrump #NationalGuard #ANTIFA #WashingtonPolitics #HouseBill1321 #WAGOP #OpinionColumn #ClarkCountyToday #VancouverWA

The Jason Rantz Show
Hour 1: Antisemitic terrorist attack in Colorado, dismal polling for Dems, TSA warning about USB ports

The Jason Rantz Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 47:17


A vicious antisemitic terrorist attack in Boulder, Colorado. After signing the largest tax hike in state history, Bob Ferguson claims he’s fighting for our economy. // The latest polling for the Democrats is dismal. A longtime Kentucky Democrat just switched parties. Senator John Fetterman says his party botched it on the border. // Now, airports say not to use the USB chargers.

The Tom and Curley Show
Hour 3: Your chatbot friend might be messing with your mind

The Tom and Curley Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 30:08


5pm: Top Stories Recaps/Updates // WA transgender athlete Verónica Garcia repeats as state track champion // ‘Must obey God rather than men’: Washington, Bob Ferguson sued over clergy reporting law // Your chatbot friend might be messing with your mind // Letters 

FLF, LLC
Daily News Brief for Saturday, May 31, 2025 - Taxes Increase in Washington State | Baseball Bans and Pete Rose [Daily News Brief]

FLF, LLC

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2025 4:10


This is CrossPoliticNews’ Weekly Roundup sponsored by Christian Business Leaders Network. If you want to find out more about this network and its efforts to connect Christian business leaders so that they can more effectively help their businesses and shape culture, visit businessmakers.network. Again, that’s businessmakers.network. (https://businessmakers.network/) Well, as our journalist Justin Chartrey reported, Washington state is in for some trouble right now because their governor, Bob Ferguson, just allowed more taxes to be passed in the state. And if this wasn’t bad enough already, these look like they will be some of the largest tax increases in the state’s history. According to our reporter, Justin Chartrey, the bills that were passed will increase the state budget. "The budget, expected to increase an additional $12 billion over the budget from two years ago ...Washington’s Congress operates on two-year budget cycles..., also adds more than $9 billion in new/updated taxes." Specifically, there are three big areas that these taxes are hitting: house prices, gas prices, and small business taxes. For houses, these taxes will increase the cap of 1 percent to at least 3 percent on the annual property tax. This might sound familiar because I covered this particular tax a few weeks ago, but basically it will make housing taxes fluctuate worse by taking away specific limitations. For example, these taxes will partly depend on population growth, which as everyone knows, can change. Secondly, the gas price is going to rise six cents. This one might not sound as bad as the others, but since gas prices in Washington state are already more expensive than most other states, this tax doesn’t really help the state move in the right direction. Finally, there are a few new taxes that will make it much harder to maintain a small business. It’s already hard enough to make money in a small business, and the last thing that these small business owners need is to have more taxes breathing down the back of their necks. And did you know that even Tesla owners are impacted by other new taxes? Check out the full article on crosspoliticnews for more information on these new tax laws in Washington state. (https://www.crosspoliticnews.com/news/governor-signs-off-on-tax-hikes) Meanwhile, our journalist Justin Chartrey also wrote an article about baseball bans and Pete Rose. Pete Rose, nicknamed Charlie Hustle, had been permanently banned from the game of baseball in 1989. He has the all-time hit record, and he played for 24 years, but since Rose would bet money on baseball games, he was prohibited from playing the sport and banned from any possibility of entering the hall of fame. Mark Dewey, the podcast host of In the Bullpen and a former major league pitcher, said that, “I vaguely remember all of us kind of looking at each other, thinking, this is unbelievable. But I don't think any of us had any concept of, ‘Oh, this doesn't mean he gets in the Hall of Fame’. I think it was simply we knew he could not work in the game of baseball, and especially for a guy like Pete Rose. I mean it truly was sad. It truly was his life.” (https://www.crosspoliticnews.com/news/baseball-permanent-bans-and-integrity) And yet Pete Rose was also banned from the hall of fame. At least, he had been banned until now because, even though he has passed away, his ban was just recently lifted. Now, there is a possibility again that he can re-enter the hall of fame. Of course, this raises many questions. Should we lift the ban only after a player has passed away? Is that just? How should we judge whether someone should make it into the hall of fame? To read more thoughts on this recent repeal, check out the full article at the crosspoliticnews website. (https://www.crosspoliticnews.com/news/baseball-permanent-bans-and-integrity) To discover more news, check out some of our other articles, such as, "School Districts Take up Title IX Fight", by our journalist Justin Chartrey, or "Drain The Music City Swamp: The Patriotic Musical Takeover", by our reporter Luke Edison, or even, "Time to "Degrade" Some SCOTUS Justices?" by our journalist David Fowler. Here at CrossPoliticNews, we want to faithfully deliver you unbiased news from a Christian worldview. For more content, you can find us on YouTube at CrossPolitic News, follow us on X at cpnewsusa or cpnewsaus in Australia, or head to our email list and find us at CrossPoliticNews.com.

Daily News Brief
Daily News Brief for Saturday, May 31, 2025 - Taxes Increase in Washington State | Baseball Bans and Pete Rose

Daily News Brief

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2025 4:10


This is CrossPoliticNews’ Weekly Roundup sponsored by Christian Business Leaders Network. If you want to find out more about this network and its efforts to connect Christian business leaders so that they can more effectively help their businesses and shape culture, visit businessmakers.network. Again, that’s businessmakers.network. (https://businessmakers.network/) Well, as our journalist Justin Chartrey reported, Washington state is in for some trouble right now because their governor, Bob Ferguson, just allowed more taxes to be passed in the state. And if this wasn’t bad enough already, these look like they will be some of the largest tax increases in the state’s history. According to our reporter, Justin Chartrey, the bills that were passed will increase the state budget. "The budget, expected to increase an additional $12 billion over the budget from two years ago ...Washington’s Congress operates on two-year budget cycles..., also adds more than $9 billion in new/updated taxes." Specifically, there are three big areas that these taxes are hitting: house prices, gas prices, and small business taxes. For houses, these taxes will increase the cap of 1 percent to at least 3 percent on the annual property tax. This might sound familiar because I covered this particular tax a few weeks ago, but basically it will make housing taxes fluctuate worse by taking away specific limitations. For example, these taxes will partly depend on population growth, which as everyone knows, can change. Secondly, the gas price is going to rise six cents. This one might not sound as bad as the others, but since gas prices in Washington state are already more expensive than most other states, this tax doesn’t really help the state move in the right direction. Finally, there are a few new taxes that will make it much harder to maintain a small business. It’s already hard enough to make money in a small business, and the last thing that these small business owners need is to have more taxes breathing down the back of their necks. And did you know that even Tesla owners are impacted by other new taxes? Check out the full article on crosspoliticnews for more information on these new tax laws in Washington state. (https://www.crosspoliticnews.com/news/governor-signs-off-on-tax-hikes) Meanwhile, our journalist Justin Chartrey also wrote an article about baseball bans and Pete Rose. Pete Rose, nicknamed Charlie Hustle, had been permanently banned from the game of baseball in 1989. He has the all-time hit record, and he played for 24 years, but since Rose would bet money on baseball games, he was prohibited from playing the sport and banned from any possibility of entering the hall of fame. Mark Dewey, the podcast host of In the Bullpen and a former major league pitcher, said that, “I vaguely remember all of us kind of looking at each other, thinking, this is unbelievable. But I don't think any of us had any concept of, ‘Oh, this doesn't mean he gets in the Hall of Fame’. I think it was simply we knew he could not work in the game of baseball, and especially for a guy like Pete Rose. I mean it truly was sad. It truly was his life.” (https://www.crosspoliticnews.com/news/baseball-permanent-bans-and-integrity) And yet Pete Rose was also banned from the hall of fame. At least, he had been banned until now because, even though he has passed away, his ban was just recently lifted. Now, there is a possibility again that he can re-enter the hall of fame. Of course, this raises many questions. Should we lift the ban only after a player has passed away? Is that just? How should we judge whether someone should make it into the hall of fame? To read more thoughts on this recent repeal, check out the full article at the crosspoliticnews website. (https://www.crosspoliticnews.com/news/baseball-permanent-bans-and-integrity) To discover more news, check out some of our other articles, such as, "School Districts Take up Title IX Fight", by our journalist Justin Chartrey, or "Drain The Music City Swamp: The Patriotic Musical Takeover", by our reporter Luke Edison, or even, "Time to "Degrade" Some SCOTUS Justices?" by our journalist David Fowler. Here at CrossPoliticNews, we want to faithfully deliver you unbiased news from a Christian worldview. For more content, you can find us on YouTube at CrossPolitic News, follow us on X at cpnewsusa or cpnewsaus in Australia, or head to our email list and find us at CrossPoliticNews.com.

Fight Laugh Feast USA
Daily News Brief for Saturday, May 31, 2025 - Taxes Increase in Washington State | Baseball Bans and Pete Rose [Daily News Brief]

Fight Laugh Feast USA

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2025 4:10


This is CrossPoliticNews’ Weekly Roundup sponsored by Christian Business Leaders Network. If you want to find out more about this network and its efforts to connect Christian business leaders so that they can more effectively help their businesses and shape culture, visit businessmakers.network. Again, that’s businessmakers.network. (https://businessmakers.network/) Well, as our journalist Justin Chartrey reported, Washington state is in for some trouble right now because their governor, Bob Ferguson, just allowed more taxes to be passed in the state. And if this wasn’t bad enough already, these look like they will be some of the largest tax increases in the state’s history. According to our reporter, Justin Chartrey, the bills that were passed will increase the state budget. "The budget, expected to increase an additional $12 billion over the budget from two years ago ...Washington’s Congress operates on two-year budget cycles..., also adds more than $9 billion in new/updated taxes." Specifically, there are three big areas that these taxes are hitting: house prices, gas prices, and small business taxes. For houses, these taxes will increase the cap of 1 percent to at least 3 percent on the annual property tax. This might sound familiar because I covered this particular tax a few weeks ago, but basically it will make housing taxes fluctuate worse by taking away specific limitations. For example, these taxes will partly depend on population growth, which as everyone knows, can change. Secondly, the gas price is going to rise six cents. This one might not sound as bad as the others, but since gas prices in Washington state are already more expensive than most other states, this tax doesn’t really help the state move in the right direction. Finally, there are a few new taxes that will make it much harder to maintain a small business. It’s already hard enough to make money in a small business, and the last thing that these small business owners need is to have more taxes breathing down the back of their necks. And did you know that even Tesla owners are impacted by other new taxes? Check out the full article on crosspoliticnews for more information on these new tax laws in Washington state. (https://www.crosspoliticnews.com/news/governor-signs-off-on-tax-hikes) Meanwhile, our journalist Justin Chartrey also wrote an article about baseball bans and Pete Rose. Pete Rose, nicknamed Charlie Hustle, had been permanently banned from the game of baseball in 1989. He has the all-time hit record, and he played for 24 years, but since Rose would bet money on baseball games, he was prohibited from playing the sport and banned from any possibility of entering the hall of fame. Mark Dewey, the podcast host of In the Bullpen and a former major league pitcher, said that, “I vaguely remember all of us kind of looking at each other, thinking, this is unbelievable. But I don't think any of us had any concept of, ‘Oh, this doesn't mean he gets in the Hall of Fame’. I think it was simply we knew he could not work in the game of baseball, and especially for a guy like Pete Rose. I mean it truly was sad. It truly was his life.” (https://www.crosspoliticnews.com/news/baseball-permanent-bans-and-integrity) And yet Pete Rose was also banned from the hall of fame. At least, he had been banned until now because, even though he has passed away, his ban was just recently lifted. Now, there is a possibility again that he can re-enter the hall of fame. Of course, this raises many questions. Should we lift the ban only after a player has passed away? Is that just? How should we judge whether someone should make it into the hall of fame? To read more thoughts on this recent repeal, check out the full article at the crosspoliticnews website. (https://www.crosspoliticnews.com/news/baseball-permanent-bans-and-integrity) To discover more news, check out some of our other articles, such as, "School Districts Take up Title IX Fight", by our journalist Justin Chartrey, or "Drain The Music City Swamp: The Patriotic Musical Takeover", by our reporter Luke Edison, or even, "Time to "Degrade" Some SCOTUS Justices?" by our journalist David Fowler. Here at CrossPoliticNews, we want to faithfully deliver you unbiased news from a Christian worldview. For more content, you can find us on YouTube at CrossPolitic News, follow us on X at cpnewsusa or cpnewsaus in Australia, or head to our email list and find us at CrossPoliticNews.com.

The Jason Rantz Show
Hour 2: Changes to Green Hill, ICE arrest in Martha's Vineyard, guest Jake Skorheim

The Jason Rantz Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2025 48:39


The Green Hill School is undergoing a little bit of a makeover. ICE arrested dozens of illegal immigrants in Martha’s Vineyard. Ron Johnson is revealing some more shocking data about the COVID vaccine. Guest: Shannon is a gas station worker from Grays Harbor County that has started a recall effort against Bob Ferguson due to $9 billion in new taxes. // Big Local: Some Granite Falls residents are not happy about the local Rite Aid closing. Several teens were in arrested in Auburn for attempted auto theft and assault. // Fridays with Jake Skorheim: KIRO News Radio's Jake Skorheim on the Mariners, mom jeans, and getting old.

The Jason Rantz Show
Hour 3: Crazy Olympia teacher, Thurston County hit-and-run, guest Shaun Darby

The Jason Rantz Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 47:56


An Olympia teacher declares he ‘kills fascists’ and the district defends it as free speech. Wild police body cam footage out of Thurston County as a hit-and-run suspect attacked a deputy with a helmet. We Heart Seattle helped clear trash from Kinnear Park with volunteers that used to be homeless. // LongForm: GUEST: Pierce County Deputy Sheriff’s Guild President is telling his members that if they're looking for more pay, they'll have to work elsewhere. // Quick Hit: Bob Ferguson quietly vetoed a bill to help protect liberal policies raises cost of living.

Food Safety Matters
Ep. 194. Alex Truelove: Impending Compliance Changes for Compostable Food Packaging

Food Safety Matters

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 59:27


Alex Truelove has served as Legislation and Advocacy Manager at BPI (Biodegradable Plastics Institute) since 2022. He previously directed U.S. PIRG's (Public Interest Research Group's) zero-waste program. He remains passionate about waste reduction, public policy, and working with others to incrementally solve messy environmental problems.  In this episode of Food Safety Matters, we speak with Alex [30:28] about: The work of the Biodegradable Plastics Institute (BPI) California law AB 1201, which goes into effect in January 2026 and makes significant changes to compliance for compostable products, including food packaging, in the state The law's anticipated effects on food packaging and food safety for companies operating in California The roles that labeling and certification play in the safety and sustainability of California food packaging How companies will need to shift how they come to market and talk about the sustainability of their packaging How food companies who sell in California and across other U.S. markets may respond to the changes required by the California law Whether AB 1201 will have a "ripple effect" on the rest of the U.S.  In this episode of Food Safety Matters, we also speak with Bob Ferguson [19:31] about: His latest Food Safety Insights Column, “Hygienic Design: How are Processors Coping with This Essential Element of Food Safety?” News FDA Announces 'Proactive' Post-Market Chemical Review Program to Keep Food Supply Safe [4:33] FDA Approves Three Food Colors from Natural Sources [6:45] More Than 15,000 USDA Employees Take Trump Administration's Resignation Offer [12:35] Unions Representing USDA Staff Request Congressional Oversight of Budget, Staffing Cuts [13:20] FDA Announces Completion of First AI-Assisted Scientific Review Pilot and Agency-Wide AI Rollout Timeline [18:04] Resources Food Safety Summit Live Stream Sessions | On Demand Hygienic Design: How are Processors Coping with This Essential Element of Food Safety? We Want to Hear from You! Please send us your questions and suggestions to podcast@food-safety.com

Washington in Focus
Spokane Valley Needs More Cops — but Its Immigration Policy Could Get In the Way

Washington in Focus

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 15:52


(The Center Square) – Around 20 officers short, Spokane Valley needs more funding to expand its police force, but the city might have shot itself in the foot with its immigration policy. Gov. Bob Ferguson signed House Bill 2015 on Monday, delivering on a day-one promise to put $100 million behind police recruiting during his first year in office. The law creates a .01% local sales tax that voters can approve in addition to two other existing public safety taxes. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_0df5f802-ed1c-4695-824f-a0bea60d584d.html

Washington in Focus
Weekend Edition | Gov. Ferguson Signs Washington's $78B Operating Budget Into Law

Washington in Focus

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2025 24:00


(The Center Square) – Gov. Bob Ferguson repeatedly said he would look for budget savings and efficiencies before agreeing to raise taxes on Washingtonians, but on Tuesday – the deadline for doing so – he signed Washington state's nearly $78 billion, two-year operating budget into law that raises taxes by more than $9 billion over the next four years. The operating budget includes several tax increases, including a new business and occupation gross tax on storage units. The budget also includes increases to the state's two primary business and occupation tax rates on gross proceeds, an increase in the tax rate for service businesses with annual taxable revenue exceeding $5 million, and a broadened capital gains tax. There's also a tax on the sale of electric vehicle credits, dubbed the “Tesla tax.”

The Tom and Curley Show
Hour 1: Bill Kirk reacts to Bob Ferguson's freshly signed gun legislation

The Tom and Curley Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 30:28


3pm: Guest - William Kirk - Washington Gun Law // Bill Kirk reacts to Bob Ferguson’s freshly signed gun legislation // Today in History // 1958 - Jerry Lee Lewis drops a bombshell in London // OceanGate sub implosion documentary goes deep on 'borderline psychopath' CEO: 'He wanted fame' // TITAN: The OceanGate Disaster | Official Trailer

The Tom and Curley Show
Hour 4: OceanGate sub implosion documentary goes deep on 'borderline psychopath' CEO: 'He wanted fame'

The Tom and Curley Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 30:28


6pm: Guest - William Kirk - Washington Gun Law // Bill Kirk reacts to Bob Ferguson’s freshly signed gun legislation // Today in History // 1958 - Jerry Lee Lewis drops a bombshell in London // OceanGate sub implosion documentary goes deep on 'borderline psychopath' CEO: 'He wanted fame' // TITAN: The OceanGate Disaster | Official Trailer

The Tom and Curley Show
Hour 1: Oh Boy! Despite water breaking, anchor continues the morning show while in labor!

The Tom and Curley Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 31:44


3pm: Guest - Jim Walsh - Reaction to Bob Ferguson's Sign-A-Thon // Today in History // 1901 - Connecticut enacts first speed limit law // Oh Boy! Despite water breaking, anchor continues the morning show while in labor!

The Tom and Curley Show
Hour 4: Reaction to Bob Ferguson's Sign-A-Thon

The Tom and Curley Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 31:44


6pm: Guest - Jim Walsh - Reaction to Bob Ferguson's Sign-A-Thon // Today in History // 1901 - Connecticut enacts first speed limit law // Oh Boy! Despite water breaking, anchor continues the morning show while in labor!

unDivided with Brandi Kruse
S1 Ep602: Bob Ferguson cements his legacy (5.21.25)

unDivided with Brandi Kruse

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 75:27


Governor 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 documenting the city's decline.

The Tom and Curley Show
Hour 2: Bob Ferguson signs Everything

The Tom and Curley Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 30:25


4pm: Guest - Matt Markovich - Bob Ferguson signs Everything // Aaron’s Wedding Experience // John makes a morning radio show appearance // John’s Karaoke PTSD

Only in Seattle - Real Estate Unplugged
Liberal WA state to provide housing assistance to illegals denying disabled local citizens

Only in Seattle - Real Estate Unplugged

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 14:59


A bill recently passed by lawmakers in Washington state could open the door for illegal immigrants to receive cash assistance under a program designed to provide housing assistance and other essential items to certain low-income residents unable to work, critics say.The state's Democratic-controlled Legislature last month passed SB 5232, which has been delivered to Democratic Gov. Bob Ferguson. The bill updates provisions related to the state's Housing and Essential Needs Referral Program (HEN), which provides assistance to low-income U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents and victims of human trafficking if they can't work due to their physical or mental condition.

Washington in Focus
‘Largest Tax Increase in State History': Gov Signs Wa's $78B Operating Budget Into Law

Washington in Focus

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 12:39


(The Center Square) – Gov. Bob Ferguson repeatedly said he would look for budget savings and efficiencies before agreeing to raise taxes on Washingtonians, but on Tuesday – the deadline for doing so – he signed Washington state's nearly $78 billion, two-year operating budget into law that raises taxes by more than $9 billion over the next four years.The operating budget includes several tax increases, including a new business and occupation gross tax on storage units. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_c04a88ac-3e34-4db7-b53a-aeb831843ba3.html

Clark County Today News
Tesla, Netflix, Philip Morris among those pushing WA governor for tax vetoes

Clark County Today News

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 1:18


Major companies are lobbying Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson to veto several new tax bills before the Tuesday deadline. From Tesla to Netflix, see what's at stake in the state's budget battle. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/tesla-netflix-philip-morris-among-those-pushing-wa-governor-for-tax-vetoes/ #ClarkCounty #localnews #WAbudget #taxbills #Ferguson #Tesla #Netflix #veto #WAleg #WashingtonState

Think Out Loud
New Washington law making clergy mandatory reporters of abuse draws investigation by US Justice Department

Think Out Loud

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 15:57


Earlier this month, Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson signed a bill into law that now requires clergy to be mandatory reporters of child abuse or neglect. Under SB 5375, clergy in Washington must report suspected abuse or neglect to authorities even if they learn of it during so-called penitential communications, such as confessions. The bill was first introduced in 2023 after reporting by InvestigateWest described how a lack of a mandatory reporting requirement for clergy in Washington may have played a role in helping Jehovah’s Witnesses in the state hide allegations of child sexual abuse.   As reported earlier by InvestigateWest, the U.S. Department of Justice announced it is opening an investigation into SB 5375, which it claims appears to violate the free exercise of religion under the First Amendment. Joining us to discuss the new law is the bill’s sponsor, Democratic Washington state Sen. Noel Frame, who represents Seattle in the state’s 36th Legislative District. 

Clark County Today News
Opinion: Veto, Bob, veto!

Clark County Today News

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 0:39


Elizabeth New urges Gov. Bob Ferguson to veto three controversial bills passed by the Legislature, citing major concerns with parental rights, healthcare costs, and unemployment insurance abuse. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-veto-bob-veto/ #ClarkCounty #localnews #WashingtonPolicyCenter #parentalrights #healthcare #unemploymentinsurance

FLF, LLC
Daily News Brief for Saturday, May 10, 2025 - New Racist Law in Washington State / China's Updated Missionary Regulations? [Daily News Brief]

FLF, LLC

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2025 5:04


This is CrossPoliticNews’ Weekly Roundup sponsored by Christian Business Leaders Network. If you want to find out more about this network and its efforts to connect Christian business leaders so that they can more effectively help their businesses and shape culture, visit businessmakers.network. Again, that’s businessmakers.network. (https://businessmakers.network/) Our journalist Justin Chartrey recently reported that the Governor of Washington State, Bob Ferguson, has signed a racist housing bill into law in Washington State. This new bill, which is nicknamed the Taylor Bill after Washington State Representative Jamilla Taylor, gives huge initial downpayments and even loan forgiveness to house owners who meet a certain standard of financial instability. However, while this already sounds wonky, it gets even better. Anyone who wants these benefits must also meet the requirements of the Covenant Home Ownership Program. And if you want to be a part of the program, you basically have to be part of a racial minority. Representative Taylor of Washington State explained that this law will help balance the inequal house ownership situation between white and black families as well as continue to atone for the past racial injustice against blacks in America. Under the disguise of fighting racism and injustice, this law only supports them. If a pendulum swings one way, we all know where it will swing next. And even though the Trump administration is trying to root out these types of injustices in the government and nation, it doesn’t seem like it has noticed this new terrible law in Washington State. So, it looks like the citizens in Washington State will have to step up against these liberal policies instead in the next election. (https://www.crosspoliticnews.com/news/washingtons-mockery-of-justice) Meanwhile, on a different subject, China’s laws against religious foreigners are only growing worse. Well, that’s at least what many people think who don’t have actual experience in China. Our journalist B.F. Westen wrote that while Dictator Xi of China doesn’t like religion outside of the Chinese government’s approval and enacts laws to reflect this, he actually hasn’t changed the pre-existing regulations against religious missionaries in China that much. If these religion regulations were a house, then China has just repainted it and added new furniture. It’s not a completely new house just because it’s been refurnished and looks a little different. But even with this said, these laws have been slightly changed because the government has clarified them and added more text. China has spelled out a little more clearly the specific ways a foreigner can and cannot approach religion in China while also keeping some broad regulations that could apply to any situation. For example, regulation number eleven of article 29 simply states that people cannot be a part of "Other illegal activities involving religion." (https://www.crosspoliticnews.com/news/understanding-chinas-new-missionary-ban) That’s very broad, and as our reporter B. F. Westen notes, this means that it lets China, quote, make something up when the time comes, unquote. China's government wants to cover all of its bases. So, how do these updated regulations affect missionary work in China? Our journalist B.F. Westen understands that while Dictator Xi is hostile toward Christianity and the persecution against Christians has grown, these updated foreign religion policies should not scare Christians away from China. Westen was a missionary in China, so he understands what these regulations actually mean. While there are occasions of fines and other punishments for missionaries, the persecution against Christian missionaries is much lighter than the persecution against Chinese Christians and pastors. Again, Westen actually lived in China before, and he thinks that "it is extremely rare for a foreigner to be prosecuted criminally for missionary work. The police just do not typically treat the “religious crimes” of foreigners that seriously. Instead, warnings are given or immigration rules are enforced by cancelling visas or work permits. The process feels much more like getting a ticket for a misdemeanor. I was detained, interrogated, and deported, but I was never searched or handcuffed. I was never treated like a “real” criminal, unlike faithful pastors such as Wang Yi." (https://www.crosspoliticnews.com/news/understanding-chinas-new-missionary-ban) Our brothers and sisters living in China are actually being persecuted, so do not fall for China’s weak threats of deportations and canceled visas. China wants missionaries to be afraid of coming, but Christ is King, and we must make disciples of all nations. To discover more news, check out some of our other articles, such as "School Districts Take up Title IX Fight" by our journalist Justin Chartrey, "The Thunder Take the Basketball World By Storm" by our reporter B.F. Westen, or even, "The Sons of Issachar mark the Tenth Anniversary of Evangelicalism’s Death" by our journalist David Fowler. Here at CrossPoliticNews, we want to faithfully deliver you unbiased news from a Christian worldview. For more content, you can find us on YouTube at CrossPolitic News, follow us on X at cpnewsusa or cpnewsaus in Australia, or head to our email list and find us at CrossPoliticNews.com.

Daily News Brief
Daily News Brief for Saturday, May 10, 2025 - New Racist Law in Washington State / China's Updated Missionary Regulations?

Daily News Brief

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2025 5:04


This is CrossPoliticNews’ Weekly Roundup sponsored by Christian Business Leaders Network. If you want to find out more about this network and its efforts to connect Christian business leaders so that they can more effectively help their businesses and shape culture, visit businessmakers.network. Again, that’s businessmakers.network. (https://businessmakers.network/) Our journalist Justin Chartrey recently reported that the Governor of Washington State, Bob Ferguson, has signed a racist housing bill into law in Washington State. This new bill, which is nicknamed the Taylor Bill after Washington State Representative Jamilla Taylor, gives huge initial downpayments and even loan forgiveness to house owners who meet a certain standard of financial instability. However, while this already sounds wonky, it gets even better. Anyone who wants these benefits must also meet the requirements of the Covenant Home Ownership Program. And if you want to be a part of the program, you basically have to be part of a racial minority. Representative Taylor of Washington State explained that this law will help balance the inequal house ownership situation between white and black families as well as continue to atone for the past racial injustice against blacks in America. Under the disguise of fighting racism and injustice, this law only supports them. If a pendulum swings one way, we all know where it will swing next. And even though the Trump administration is trying to root out these types of injustices in the government and nation, it doesn’t seem like it has noticed this new terrible law in Washington State. So, it looks like the citizens in Washington State will have to step up against these liberal policies instead in the next election. (https://www.crosspoliticnews.com/news/washingtons-mockery-of-justice) Meanwhile, on a different subject, China’s laws against religious foreigners are only growing worse. Well, that’s at least what many people think who don’t have actual experience in China. Our journalist B.F. Westen wrote that while Dictator Xi of China doesn’t like religion outside of the Chinese government’s approval and enacts laws to reflect this, he actually hasn’t changed the pre-existing regulations against religious missionaries in China that much. If these religion regulations were a house, then China has just repainted it and added new furniture. It’s not a completely new house just because it’s been refurnished and looks a little different. But even with this said, these laws have been slightly changed because the government has clarified them and added more text. China has spelled out a little more clearly the specific ways a foreigner can and cannot approach religion in China while also keeping some broad regulations that could apply to any situation. For example, regulation number eleven of article 29 simply states that people cannot be a part of "Other illegal activities involving religion." (https://www.crosspoliticnews.com/news/understanding-chinas-new-missionary-ban) That’s very broad, and as our reporter B. F. Westen notes, this means that it lets China, quote, make something up when the time comes, unquote. China's government wants to cover all of its bases. So, how do these updated regulations affect missionary work in China? Our journalist B.F. Westen understands that while Dictator Xi is hostile toward Christianity and the persecution against Christians has grown, these updated foreign religion policies should not scare Christians away from China. Westen was a missionary in China, so he understands what these regulations actually mean. While there are occasions of fines and other punishments for missionaries, the persecution against Christian missionaries is much lighter than the persecution against Chinese Christians and pastors. Again, Westen actually lived in China before, and he thinks that "it is extremely rare for a foreigner to be prosecuted criminally for missionary work. The police just do not typically treat the “religious crimes” of foreigners that seriously. Instead, warnings are given or immigration rules are enforced by cancelling visas or work permits. The process feels much more like getting a ticket for a misdemeanor. I was detained, interrogated, and deported, but I was never searched or handcuffed. I was never treated like a “real” criminal, unlike faithful pastors such as Wang Yi." (https://www.crosspoliticnews.com/news/understanding-chinas-new-missionary-ban) Our brothers and sisters living in China are actually being persecuted, so do not fall for China’s weak threats of deportations and canceled visas. China wants missionaries to be afraid of coming, but Christ is King, and we must make disciples of all nations. To discover more news, check out some of our other articles, such as "School Districts Take up Title IX Fight" by our journalist Justin Chartrey, "The Thunder Take the Basketball World By Storm" by our reporter B.F. Westen, or even, "The Sons of Issachar mark the Tenth Anniversary of Evangelicalism’s Death" by our journalist David Fowler. Here at CrossPoliticNews, we want to faithfully deliver you unbiased news from a Christian worldview. For more content, you can find us on YouTube at CrossPolitic News, follow us on X at cpnewsusa or cpnewsaus in Australia, or head to our email list and find us at CrossPoliticNews.com.

Fight Laugh Feast USA
Daily News Brief for Saturday, May 10, 2025 - New Racist Law in Washington State / China's Updated Missionary Regulations? [Daily News Brief]

Fight Laugh Feast USA

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2025 5:04


This is CrossPoliticNews’ Weekly Roundup sponsored by Christian Business Leaders Network. If you want to find out more about this network and its efforts to connect Christian business leaders so that they can more effectively help their businesses and shape culture, visit businessmakers.network. Again, that’s businessmakers.network. (https://businessmakers.network/) Our journalist Justin Chartrey recently reported that the Governor of Washington State, Bob Ferguson, has signed a racist housing bill into law in Washington State. This new bill, which is nicknamed the Taylor Bill after Washington State Representative Jamilla Taylor, gives huge initial downpayments and even loan forgiveness to house owners who meet a certain standard of financial instability. However, while this already sounds wonky, it gets even better. Anyone who wants these benefits must also meet the requirements of the Covenant Home Ownership Program. And if you want to be a part of the program, you basically have to be part of a racial minority. Representative Taylor of Washington State explained that this law will help balance the inequal house ownership situation between white and black families as well as continue to atone for the past racial injustice against blacks in America. Under the disguise of fighting racism and injustice, this law only supports them. If a pendulum swings one way, we all know where it will swing next. And even though the Trump administration is trying to root out these types of injustices in the government and nation, it doesn’t seem like it has noticed this new terrible law in Washington State. So, it looks like the citizens in Washington State will have to step up against these liberal policies instead in the next election. (https://www.crosspoliticnews.com/news/washingtons-mockery-of-justice) Meanwhile, on a different subject, China’s laws against religious foreigners are only growing worse. Well, that’s at least what many people think who don’t have actual experience in China. Our journalist B.F. Westen wrote that while Dictator Xi of China doesn’t like religion outside of the Chinese government’s approval and enacts laws to reflect this, he actually hasn’t changed the pre-existing regulations against religious missionaries in China that much. If these religion regulations were a house, then China has just repainted it and added new furniture. It’s not a completely new house just because it’s been refurnished and looks a little different. But even with this said, these laws have been slightly changed because the government has clarified them and added more text. China has spelled out a little more clearly the specific ways a foreigner can and cannot approach religion in China while also keeping some broad regulations that could apply to any situation. For example, regulation number eleven of article 29 simply states that people cannot be a part of "Other illegal activities involving religion." (https://www.crosspoliticnews.com/news/understanding-chinas-new-missionary-ban) That’s very broad, and as our reporter B. F. Westen notes, this means that it lets China, quote, make something up when the time comes, unquote. China's government wants to cover all of its bases. So, how do these updated regulations affect missionary work in China? Our journalist B.F. Westen understands that while Dictator Xi is hostile toward Christianity and the persecution against Christians has grown, these updated foreign religion policies should not scare Christians away from China. Westen was a missionary in China, so he understands what these regulations actually mean. While there are occasions of fines and other punishments for missionaries, the persecution against Christian missionaries is much lighter than the persecution against Chinese Christians and pastors. Again, Westen actually lived in China before, and he thinks that "it is extremely rare for a foreigner to be prosecuted criminally for missionary work. The police just do not typically treat the “religious crimes” of foreigners that seriously. Instead, warnings are given or immigration rules are enforced by cancelling visas or work permits. The process feels much more like getting a ticket for a misdemeanor. I was detained, interrogated, and deported, but I was never searched or handcuffed. I was never treated like a “real” criminal, unlike faithful pastors such as Wang Yi." (https://www.crosspoliticnews.com/news/understanding-chinas-new-missionary-ban) Our brothers and sisters living in China are actually being persecuted, so do not fall for China’s weak threats of deportations and canceled visas. China wants missionaries to be afraid of coming, but Christ is King, and we must make disciples of all nations. To discover more news, check out some of our other articles, such as "School Districts Take up Title IX Fight" by our journalist Justin Chartrey, "The Thunder Take the Basketball World By Storm" by our reporter B.F. Westen, or even, "The Sons of Issachar mark the Tenth Anniversary of Evangelicalism’s Death" by our journalist David Fowler. Here at CrossPoliticNews, we want to faithfully deliver you unbiased news from a Christian worldview. For more content, you can find us on YouTube at CrossPolitic News, follow us on X at cpnewsusa or cpnewsaus in Australia, or head to our email list and find us at CrossPoliticNews.com.

unDivided with Brandi Kruse
S1 Ep594: Bob Ferguson is a coward (5.8.25)

unDivided with Brandi Kruse

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 67:48


When 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. 

The Gee and Ursula Show
Hour 2: What's Next for WA

The Gee and Ursula Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 37:02


Breaking down Bob Ferguson's mind and what's in store for WA // Prospective college student sues multiple universities over alleged racial bias // SCENARIOS!

Think Out Loud
Washington Legislature wraps up 2025 session

Think Out Loud

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 13:10


Washington lawmakers have ended their legislative session by sending a $78 billion budget to Gov. Bob Ferguson’s desk. It includes nearly $6 billion in cuts and over $9 billion in taxes. Legislators also passed rent cap increases and a new gun permit system. Olympia correspondent Jeanie Lindsay joins us to share what the Washington Legislature accomplished this session. 

Cowboy State Politics
Interview with Bob Ferguson 4/30

Cowboy State Politics

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 37:14


Bob Ferguson is the current treasurer of the Wyoming Republican Party.  He's running to be the vice-chairman in Saturday's election.  We had a great discussion.  Also, a federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by Rock Springs parents Ashley and Sean Willey.  They had sued the school district for attempting to socially transition their daughter.  2 years ago, I interviewed them.

The Jason Rantz Show
Hour 3: Trump EO calls out WA, your rent is going up, guest RNC Chair Michael Whatley

The Jason Rantz Show

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 46:45


President Trump’s new executive order on sanctuary cities will call out Washington. Washington Democrats passed a rent control bill, so your rent is going to go up. // LongForm: GUEST: RNC Chairman Michael Whatley on the future of the GOP and President Trump’s first 100 days. // Quick Hit: A new poll shows that Bob Ferguson is gaining popularity with Republicans in Washington but losing popularity amongst Democrats.

Tony Katz Today
Episode 3790: Tony Katz Today Hour 3 - 04/24/25

Tony Katz Today

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 35:35


Hour 3 Segment 1 While Tony is out recovering from surgery, Kira Davis fills in! Kira starts the final hour of the show talking about the newest laws Washington Governor, Bob Ferguson, signed into effect. Hour 3 Segment 2 Kira talks more about normalizing normal and how the left has pulled us away from it. Hour 3 Segment 3 Kira talks more about the Karmelo Anthony case and what is now considered as normal. Hour 3 Segment 4 Kira wraps up another edition of the show talking abouther experience running for school board. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tony Katz Today
Kira Davis on Bob Ferguson New Laws

Tony Katz Today

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 10:13


While Tony is out recovering from surgery, Kira Davis fills in! Kira starts the final hour of the show talking about the newest laws Washington Governor, Bob Ferguson, signed into effect.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tony Katz Today
Tony Katz Today Full Show - 04/24/25 (Kira Davis Guest Hosts)

Tony Katz Today

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 106:51


Hour 1 Segment 1 While Tony is out recovering from surgery, Kira Davis fills in! Kira starts the show by talking about Steve Hilton announcing he will run for Governor of California. Kira also talks about how the Democrats don’t care for you. Hour 1 Segment 2 Kira talks about how there isn’t a single courageous Democrat. Kira also talks about Dick Durbin announcing he won’t run for reelection. Hour 1 Segment 3 Kira talks about Reince Priebus and David Hogg clashing over Kilmar Abrego Garcia. Hour 1 Segment 4 Kira wraps up the first hour of the show talking about the Republicans need to focus on public education. Kira also talks about how Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is more of a threat than she seems. Hour 2 Segment 1 While Tony is out recovering from surgery, Kira Davis fills in! Kira starts the second hour of the show talking about Jasmine Crockett going on Jimmy Kimmel Live talking about Elon Musk. Hour 2 Segment 2 Kira continues to talk about public education needing to be a center of attention for the Republicans. Kira also talks about Keith Ellison suing the Trump administration over the trans athlete ban. Hour 2 Segment 3 Kira talks about President Donald Trump backing a $5K baby bonus for new mons in a bid to reverse declining birthrates. Kira also talks about Ketanji Brown Jackson about teaching LGBTQ ideology including transgenderism. Hour 2 Segment 4 Kira wraps up the second hour of the show talking about what Ketanji Brown Jackson responding to the parents can do if they disagree with that is being taught in the classroom. Hour 3 Segment 1 While Tony is out recovering from surgery, Kira Davis fills in! Kira starts the final hour of the show talking about the newest laws Washington Governor, Bob Ferguson, signed into effect. Hour 3 Segment 2 Kira talks more about normalizing normal and how the left has pulled us away from it. Hour 3 Segment 3 Kira talks more about the Karmelo Anthony case and what is now considered as normal. Hour 3 Segment 4 Kira wraps up another edition of the show talking about her experience running for school board. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Jason Rantz Show
Hour 2: Spokane's cowardice, RFK moves to get dye out of foods, Lynden fluoride debate

The Jason Rantz Show

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 47:02


Spokane City Council takes the cowardly way out -- rejecting what 75% of the city asked for. Bob Ferguson signed a bill that prohibits the National Guard from other states encroaching on Washington’s territory. The Trump Administration says that India and the United States are close to a trade agreement. RFK Jr. moves to ban food dye. // Big Local: The City of Lynden voted to remove fluoride from their water. A new walk on ferry will take you to the San Juan Islands from Anacortes for free. // You Pick the Topic: The Everett Herald attempts to create a fake controversy about a bible program for elementary students.

FLF, LLC
Daily News Brief for Monday, April 21, 2025 - Why is the Epic Soundtrack Popular? and Washington Tax Issues [Daily News Brief]

FLF, LLC

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 5:33


This is CrossPoliticNews’ Weekly Roundup sponsored by Christian Business Leaders Network. If you want to find out more about this network and its efforts to connect Christian business leaders so that they can more effectively help their businesses and shape culture, visit businessmakers.network. Again, that’s businessmakers.network. Why is the soundtrack Epic which is about Homer’s Odyssey, suddenly so popular? Our writer Clarissa Alexandria created an article about this, and we can see that there are a few different reasons that could explain Epic's success, varying from the soundtrack’s content to its audience. For example, the music itself is good and fits the story, but that’s not the only thing. It also seems like the soundtrack has become popular for both what it is saying and to whom it is saying those things to. Epic centers around the story of the Odyssey, which deals with story themes that easily resonate in our world, as our writer Clarissa Alexandria points out: "It follows themes of exile, temptation, descent, and eventual renewal that should feel familiar to anyone who has studied the Scriptures or consumed a good story of any variety in their life." (https://www.crosspoliticnews.com/news/an-epic-alternative-to-woke-hollywood) Our broken culture relates to these themes because they understand the journey of Odysseus. His character lives through their own problems and experience, so people gravitate towards his story. For example, they understand his longing for home, because so many people feel the lack of real, good homes in our world. And yet while this cultural tie is strong, Epic also contains themes that are found in the Bible, which is also why these stories are so effective. After all, they align with how God designed the world. Meanwhile, on a different note, our reporter Justin Chartray wrote about how the State of Washington is having trouble trying to figure out how to deal with its taxes because while the liberals want to raise taxes, they are meeting opposition from the governor, even though he’s also a liberal. So, what’s going on in Washington State? Well, we can see that it has been very liberal recently in respect to their recent recognition of Muslim holidays, their attack on gun rights, and their unlawful orders against parental rights, but, as I just mentioned, its government can’t decide what to do with taxes yet. One of the reasons this tax issue is important is because Washington State needs a $12-15 billion deficit in order to uphold its current programs and bureaucracy. In order to pay for all this, Republicans want the state to withdraw from areas that the government should not concern itself with, such as education and immigration. Unsurprisingly, the democrats don’t want to lower the budget this way, though. Instead, they would prefer increasing everyone’s taxes, specifically targeting property taxes and rich people. With these property taxes, Washington State's government would want to keep changing the amount of taxes in order to match the growth of society and other outside conditions. But there’s a problem here. If the amount of taxes changes continually because it is dependent on variables that frequently change, then there is no truly objective wall or limit that could stop its government from demanding very heavy taxes. Nevertheless, these increased taxes would seem to meet the $15 billion budget deficit, but it would be through taxing people uninvolved with that deficit. However, while most of the liberals in power seem eager to adopt this strategy, the newest governor of Washington, Bob Ferguson, has rejected this plan. It appears that he doesn’t want to raise taxes to make the money they need. Despite his previous liberal actions, such as trying to sue the presidency of Trump almost a hundred times during Trump’s first time in office, Governor Ferguson is actually making a more Republican decision right now by rejecting these increased taxes. Did he change political parties? Our journalist Justin Chartray doesn’t think so: "No, Bob Ferguson has not become a conservative overnight. What he may represent is a rare callback to the previous generation of liberals; socially progressive but fiscally conservative. A dinosaur. A relic. A man woefully out of step with his progressive comrades and now, a fly in the ointment for their unending lust of the rich man’s gold." (https://www.crosspoliticnews.com/news/division-at-the-top) So, even though Ferguson isn’t a Republican or Conservative, he is still making a solid leadership move that serves the citizens of Washington State, who now have the opportunity to fight back against these unjust laws. We should pray that he continues this. To discover more news, check out some of our other articles, such as "Severance Season 2 Review", by our journalist Wes Walker, or "Stopping Universal (Nationwide) Federal Court Injunctions", by our reporter David Fowler, or even "Is Your Pastor a Coward?", by our journalist Luke Edison. Here at CrossPoliticNews, we want to faithfully deliver you unbiased news from a Christian worldview. For more content, you can find us on YouTube at CrossPolitic News, follow us on X at cpnewsusa or cpnewsaus in Australia, or head to our email list and find us at CrossPoliticNews.com.

Daily News Brief
Daily News Brief for Monday, April 21, 2025 - Why is the Epic Soundtrack Popular? and Washington Tax Issues

Daily News Brief

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 5:33


This is CrossPoliticNews’ Weekly Roundup sponsored by Christian Business Leaders Network. If you want to find out more about this network and its efforts to connect Christian business leaders so that they can more effectively help their businesses and shape culture, visit businessmakers.network. Again, that’s businessmakers.network. Why is the soundtrack Epic which is about Homer’s Odyssey, suddenly so popular? Our writer Clarissa Alexandria created an article about this, and we can see that there are a few different reasons that could explain Epic's success, varying from the soundtrack’s content to its audience. For example, the music itself is good and fits the story, but that’s not the only thing. It also seems like the soundtrack has become popular for both what it is saying and to whom it is saying those things to. Epic centers around the story of the Odyssey, which deals with story themes that easily resonate in our world, as our writer Clarissa Alexandria points out: "It follows themes of exile, temptation, descent, and eventual renewal that should feel familiar to anyone who has studied the Scriptures or consumed a good story of any variety in their life." (https://www.crosspoliticnews.com/news/an-epic-alternative-to-woke-hollywood) Our broken culture relates to these themes because they understand the journey of Odysseus. His character lives through their own problems and experience, so people gravitate towards his story. For example, they understand his longing for home, because so many people feel the lack of real, good homes in our world. And yet while this cultural tie is strong, Epic also contains themes that are found in the Bible, which is also why these stories are so effective. After all, they align with how God designed the world. Meanwhile, on a different note, our reporter Justin Chartray wrote about how the State of Washington is having trouble trying to figure out how to deal with its taxes because while the liberals want to raise taxes, they are meeting opposition from the governor, even though he’s also a liberal. So, what’s going on in Washington State? Well, we can see that it has been very liberal recently in respect to their recent recognition of Muslim holidays, their attack on gun rights, and their unlawful orders against parental rights, but, as I just mentioned, its government can’t decide what to do with taxes yet. One of the reasons this tax issue is important is because Washington State needs a $12-15 billion deficit in order to uphold its current programs and bureaucracy. In order to pay for all this, Republicans want the state to withdraw from areas that the government should not concern itself with, such as education and immigration. Unsurprisingly, the democrats don’t want to lower the budget this way, though. Instead, they would prefer increasing everyone’s taxes, specifically targeting property taxes and rich people. With these property taxes, Washington State's government would want to keep changing the amount of taxes in order to match the growth of society and other outside conditions. But there’s a problem here. If the amount of taxes changes continually because it is dependent on variables that frequently change, then there is no truly objective wall or limit that could stop its government from demanding very heavy taxes. Nevertheless, these increased taxes would seem to meet the $15 billion budget deficit, but it would be through taxing people uninvolved with that deficit. However, while most of the liberals in power seem eager to adopt this strategy, the newest governor of Washington, Bob Ferguson, has rejected this plan. It appears that he doesn’t want to raise taxes to make the money they need. Despite his previous liberal actions, such as trying to sue the presidency of Trump almost a hundred times during Trump’s first time in office, Governor Ferguson is actually making a more Republican decision right now by rejecting these increased taxes. Did he change political parties? Our journalist Justin Chartray doesn’t think so: "No, Bob Ferguson has not become a conservative overnight. What he may represent is a rare callback to the previous generation of liberals; socially progressive but fiscally conservative. A dinosaur. A relic. A man woefully out of step with his progressive comrades and now, a fly in the ointment for their unending lust of the rich man’s gold." (https://www.crosspoliticnews.com/news/division-at-the-top) So, even though Ferguson isn’t a Republican or Conservative, he is still making a solid leadership move that serves the citizens of Washington State, who now have the opportunity to fight back against these unjust laws. We should pray that he continues this. To discover more news, check out some of our other articles, such as "Severance Season 2 Review", by our journalist Wes Walker, or "Stopping Universal (Nationwide) Federal Court Injunctions", by our reporter David Fowler, or even "Is Your Pastor a Coward?", by our journalist Luke Edison. Here at CrossPoliticNews, we want to faithfully deliver you unbiased news from a Christian worldview. For more content, you can find us on YouTube at CrossPolitic News, follow us on X at cpnewsusa or cpnewsaus in Australia, or head to our email list and find us at CrossPoliticNews.com.

Fight Laugh Feast USA
Daily News Brief for Monday, April 21, 2025 - Why is the Epic Soundtrack Popular? and Washington Tax Issues [Daily News Brief]

Fight Laugh Feast USA

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 5:33


This is CrossPoliticNews’ Weekly Roundup sponsored by Christian Business Leaders Network. If you want to find out more about this network and its efforts to connect Christian business leaders so that they can more effectively help their businesses and shape culture, visit businessmakers.network. Again, that’s businessmakers.network. Why is the soundtrack Epic which is about Homer’s Odyssey, suddenly so popular? Our writer Clarissa Alexandria created an article about this, and we can see that there are a few different reasons that could explain Epic's success, varying from the soundtrack’s content to its audience. For example, the music itself is good and fits the story, but that’s not the only thing. It also seems like the soundtrack has become popular for both what it is saying and to whom it is saying those things to. Epic centers around the story of the Odyssey, which deals with story themes that easily resonate in our world, as our writer Clarissa Alexandria points out: "It follows themes of exile, temptation, descent, and eventual renewal that should feel familiar to anyone who has studied the Scriptures or consumed a good story of any variety in their life." (https://www.crosspoliticnews.com/news/an-epic-alternative-to-woke-hollywood) Our broken culture relates to these themes because they understand the journey of Odysseus. His character lives through their own problems and experience, so people gravitate towards his story. For example, they understand his longing for home, because so many people feel the lack of real, good homes in our world. And yet while this cultural tie is strong, Epic also contains themes that are found in the Bible, which is also why these stories are so effective. After all, they align with how God designed the world. Meanwhile, on a different note, our reporter Justin Chartray wrote about how the State of Washington is having trouble trying to figure out how to deal with its taxes because while the liberals want to raise taxes, they are meeting opposition from the governor, even though he’s also a liberal. So, what’s going on in Washington State? Well, we can see that it has been very liberal recently in respect to their recent recognition of Muslim holidays, their attack on gun rights, and their unlawful orders against parental rights, but, as I just mentioned, its government can’t decide what to do with taxes yet. One of the reasons this tax issue is important is because Washington State needs a $12-15 billion deficit in order to uphold its current programs and bureaucracy. In order to pay for all this, Republicans want the state to withdraw from areas that the government should not concern itself with, such as education and immigration. Unsurprisingly, the democrats don’t want to lower the budget this way, though. Instead, they would prefer increasing everyone’s taxes, specifically targeting property taxes and rich people. With these property taxes, Washington State's government would want to keep changing the amount of taxes in order to match the growth of society and other outside conditions. But there’s a problem here. If the amount of taxes changes continually because it is dependent on variables that frequently change, then there is no truly objective wall or limit that could stop its government from demanding very heavy taxes. Nevertheless, these increased taxes would seem to meet the $15 billion budget deficit, but it would be through taxing people uninvolved with that deficit. However, while most of the liberals in power seem eager to adopt this strategy, the newest governor of Washington, Bob Ferguson, has rejected this plan. It appears that he doesn’t want to raise taxes to make the money they need. Despite his previous liberal actions, such as trying to sue the presidency of Trump almost a hundred times during Trump’s first time in office, Governor Ferguson is actually making a more Republican decision right now by rejecting these increased taxes. Did he change political parties? Our journalist Justin Chartray doesn’t think so: "No, Bob Ferguson has not become a conservative overnight. What he may represent is a rare callback to the previous generation of liberals; socially progressive but fiscally conservative. A dinosaur. A relic. A man woefully out of step with his progressive comrades and now, a fly in the ointment for their unending lust of the rich man’s gold." (https://www.crosspoliticnews.com/news/division-at-the-top) So, even though Ferguson isn’t a Republican or Conservative, he is still making a solid leadership move that serves the citizens of Washington State, who now have the opportunity to fight back against these unjust laws. We should pray that he continues this. To discover more news, check out some of our other articles, such as "Severance Season 2 Review", by our journalist Wes Walker, or "Stopping Universal (Nationwide) Federal Court Injunctions", by our reporter David Fowler, or even "Is Your Pastor a Coward?", by our journalist Luke Edison. Here at CrossPoliticNews, we want to faithfully deliver you unbiased news from a Christian worldview. For more content, you can find us on YouTube at CrossPolitic News, follow us on X at cpnewsusa or cpnewsaus in Australia, or head to our email list and find us at CrossPoliticNews.com.

The Jason Rantz Show
Hour 2: Bob Ferguson with another pleasant surprise, guest Mark Lamb, parents sue Peninsula SD

The Jason Rantz Show

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 47:21


Bob Ferguson actually did another thing that Jason likes. Seattle businesses are voicing their opposition to Trump’s tariffs. Guest: Mark Lamb reacts to the stunning and alarming Washington State Supreme Court decision effectively killing the local initiative. // Big Local: Parents might sue the Peninsula School District for reassigning principals. A former Sumner basketball coach was sentenced to 40 years in prison for child sex crimes. Edmonds residents are pushing back over plans by the city to sell a park and a community center in an effort to address the budget shortfall. // You Pick the Topic: The US government claims it has new technology that can bend time and space.  

Clark County Today News
Republican budget leaders agree with governor: latest Democrat tax plan is wrong for Washington

Clark County Today News

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 0:58


Senate Republicans reject the latest $2 billion Democrat tax proposal, aligning with Gov. Bob Ferguson's concerns and pushing their own no-new-taxes budget plan. Full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/republican-budget-leaders-agree-with-governor-latest-democrat-tax-plan-is-wrong-for-washington/ #localnews #ClarkCountyWa #WashingtonLegislature #TaxPolicy #StateBudget #ChrisGildon #NikkiTorres

Only in Seattle - Real Estate Unplugged
Amazon, Alaska, Costco, Microsoft, Nordstrom asking Washington to skip payroll, wealth tax

Only in Seattle - Real Estate Unplugged

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 20:18


Dozens of major companies have sent a letter to Washington's governor and state legislature to "review and revise" the tax and budget proposals, saying they threaten the state's economic stability.Alaska Airlines, Amazon, Costco, Microsoft, Nordstrom, PSE, Zillow, T-Mobile, Redfin, Virginia Mason, WaFd Bank, Weyerhaeuser, Puget Sound Energy, and the Seattle Mariners were among the co-signers on the letter addressed to Gov. Bob Ferguson, State Senate Leader Jamie Pedersen, House Speaker Laurie Jinkins, and Minority leaders John Braun and Drew Stokesbury.This comes a day after Ferguson said he would veto any bill with a proposed wealth tax off the table in any spending package amid approvals by the House and Senate for a slew of new taxes.

unDivided with Brandi Kruse
S1 Ep568: Can Bob Ferguson be trusted? (4.2.25)

unDivided with Brandi Kruse

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 82:11


Governor 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. 

The Tom and Curley Show
Hour 3: Citing high taxes, Governor Bob Ferguson rejects Democratic budgets from Senate and House

The Tom and Curley Show

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 31:14


Citing high taxes, Governor Bob Ferguson rejects Democratic budgets from Senate and House // WA may be getting new highways — for cyclists // Woodland Park zoo keeper hospitalized after orangutan bite during training // 'Adolescence' co-creator says 'maybe we're all accountable' for youth violence // ‘Adolescence’ will be shown in schools across the UK to spark conversations on social media harm // LETTERS.

The Tom and Curley Show
Hour 4: Governor Bob Ferguson rejects Democratic budgets from Senate and House

The Tom and Curley Show

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 31:04


GUEST - Frank Riedo Head of Infectious Disease at Evergreen Health on Whooping Cough // Puyallup parents concerned about school district’s response to recent whooping cough case // Citing high taxes, Governor Bob Ferguson rejects Democratic budgets from Senate and House // Rating the best and worst April Fools Day pranks of 2025 // The Greatest April Fools’ Pranks in History // Mariners place order for torpedo bats.

The Jason Rantz Show
Hour 1: WA gas tax hike, leaked Signal chat, kudos to Gov. Ferguson

The Jason Rantz Show

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 49:06


Washingtonians should get ready to pay even more for gas prices. Exclusive: City of Shoreline responds to “Coffee with a Cop” controversy. We learned more today about the leaked Signal chat from Trump’s national security team. // Bob Ferguson reversed parole decision of Timothy Pauley. The Trump Administration has offered another reason to deport pro-Hamas protester Mahmoud Khalil. // Jason is excited about a new action flick. The Seattle Times lobbed a ridiculous attack against Trump.

The Tom and Curley Show
Hour 1: Dave Reichart on Ferfuson Denying Timothy Pauley's release

The Tom and Curley Show

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 32:02


Guest: Dave Reichart on Ferfuson Denying Timothy Pauley's release // After outcry, Bob Ferguson reverses Jay Inslee’s decision to parole triple murderer // Tim Eyman Rips Democrats for Gutting the Parents Bill of Rights Initiative // Security removes Tim Eyman, citizens from WA Senate hearing on Parents’ Bill of Rights changes // Bill Maher Says ‘F**k You’ to Critics of His Scheduled Trump White House Meeting

The Tom and Curley Show
Hour 4: Tim Eyman Rips Democrats for Gutting the Parents Bill of Rights Initiative

The Tom and Curley Show

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 32:02


Guest: Dave Reichart on Ferfuson Denying Timothy Pauley's release // After outcry, Bob Ferguson reverses Jay Inslee’s decision to parole triple murderer // Guest: Tim Eyman Rips Democrats for Gutting the Parents Bill of Rights Initiative // Security removes Tim Eyman, citizens from WA Senate hearing on Parents’ Bill of Rights changes // Bill Maher Says ‘F**k You’ to Critics of His Scheduled Trump White House Meeting

unDivided with Brandi Kruse
S1 Ep555: Public safety is a tool of control (3.18.25)

unDivided with Brandi Kruse

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 78:49


Democrats want you scared, desperate, and obedient. For a lawyer, Gov. Bob Ferguson can't read very well. Changes to the rent control bill will not make it any less bad. Middle school girls were forced to change in front of boys. Conservatives dominate new media, for obvious reasons.

unDivided with Brandi Kruse
S1 Ep553: Politics unPacked: Week 9

unDivided with Brandi Kruse

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 8:07


From a heated parental rights debate to Gov. Bob Ferguson taking emergency power reform into his own hands. Here's everything you need to know about what happened this week in Olympia.