Read up on the biggest issues, elections, and public policies that are shaping our state.
What is Rep. Matt Shea's Problem?
Republican Rep. Matt Shea’s name has been in the headlines a lot lately for reasons that are truly hard to believe, even in today’s political climate.
First elected to the state House in 2008, Shea has disgraced his North-Spokane Legislative District and our state with his outrageous white supremacist and religious extremist beliefs. Much like national Republicans have willfully ignored the behavior of President Trump, Washington state Republicans have spent the last decade looking the other way.
Get the facts before you vote!
The Secret Weapon Against Climate Change: Affordable Homes
Climate change and the rising cost of living are two of the most daunting and urgent challenges facing our region.
Your 2019 Ballot Initiative Guide
As we head into this holiday weekend, you can bet initiative supporters will be out in force with clipboards in hand, looking for your signature.
We put together this simple guide to the two major ballot measures that are collecting signatures this summer. We hope these recommendations will help you make informed choices about which initiatives to support. You might save this in your inbox so you have it handy when someone asks you to sign, then share this email to a friend!
Decline to Sign Tim Eyman’s I-1648
Breaking The Cycle Of Homelessness
The last decade has ushered in an era of unprecedented prosperity in the Puget Sound region.
Fuse Releases 2019 Primary Election Endorsements
Updated July 11
Fuse has released its endorsements ahead of the 2019 primary election. Fuse's criteria for endorsements include:
A Flurry of Progress: Our 2019 Legislative Summary
The 2019 legislative session is over, and if we had to describe it in one word, it would be “supercharged.”
After sweeping victories in the 2018 elections, Democrats held the largest and most progressive majorities in Olympia in a decade. The newly empowered and energized majorities wasted no time tackling an impressive array of important issues.
Based on your feedback in our 2018 year-end member survey, we established three top legislative priorities around climate change, immigration, and balancing our tax code. Here’s how they fared:
Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon Earns Legislator of the Week Award
West Seattle representative is leading on combating climate change
Fuse Washington named Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon (D-West Seattle) as the “Legislator of the Week” for his leadership on legislation to protect our environment and our communities.
Senator Lisa Wellman Earns Fuse Legislator of the Week Award
Eastside senator is leading on tax reform and protecting immigrants
Fuse Washington named Sen. Lisa Wellman (D-Mercer Island) as the “Legislator of the Week” for her efforts to protect immigrants and balance our tax code.
“Our immigrant friends, neighbors, and family members are facing unprecedented attacks from the Trump administration,” said Fuse Campaign Director Jamielyn Wheeler. “Sen. Lisa Wellman is doing invaluable work to protect immigrants and keep Washington working.”
Sen. Joe Nguyen Earns Fuse Legislator of the Week Award
Freshman senator is already leading on balancing our tax code
Fuse Washington named Sen. Joe Nguyen (D-White Center) as the “Legislator of the Week” for his tireless advocacy for the Working Families Tax Credit.
“Balancing our state’s upside-down tax code is one of the most pressing issues facing our state,” said Fuse Campaign Director Jamielyn Wheeler. “Sen. Joe Nguyen is already making a difference by ensuring that legislators are putting working people first as they seek to fix our tax code.”