Read up on the biggest issues, elections, and public policies that are shaping our state.
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.”
Rep. Debra Lekanoff Earns Fuse Legislator of the Week Award
Freshman representative is already leading on voting access and protecting Puget Sound
Fuse Washington named Rep. Debra Lekanoff (D-Bow) as the “Legislator of the Week” for her work to expand voting access, protect Puget Sound, and help keep seniors and people with disabilities in their homes.
The Working Families Tax Credit: An Opportunity for Financial Stability
What you need to know about Washington’s biggest opportunity for financial stability
Fifty-seven percent of Americans—your friends, neighbors, and perhaps your own family—don’t have $500 in cash to cover an emergency or unplanned expense.
Fuse's 2019 Legislative Priorities
The 2019 legislative session starts today, and Democrats in Olympia will have the largest and most progressive majority since 2010. After years of hard-fought campaigns to elect a new generation of leaders that will put Washington families first, we’re ready to push the envelope with a bold legislative agenda and show the nation what progressive leadership looks like.
Results from our 2018 Member Survey
The results are in! More than 500 Fuse members from across Washington participated in our annual member survey in December. From prioritizing climate change and organizing more events outside King County to how much you LOVE our Progressive Voters Guide, your feedback will shape our plans for 2019.
Here’s a brief rundown of what you told us:
Fuse members' top three priorities for us in 2019: health care, climate, and balancing the tax code.
Coalition Files PDC Complaint Against Republican Glen Morgan for Voter Deception Scams
10/24 Update: In light of the new mailers in LD 47, the coalition filed a request with the Public Disclosure Commission to refer the case to the Attorney General's office for immediate investigation. You can read the new letter here.
Ads from independent group urging Pakootas write-in called ‘stunningly misleading’
Collin Jergens, spokesman for the organization, said it is “absolutely not” calling for a write-in campaign against Lewis. It has endorsed her in this year’s Progressive Voters Guide. “This is a stunningly misleading attack,” Jergens said. “This is a desperate tactic for someone who must think Jessa Lewis is about to win.”
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Empowering New Voters Across Washington
Since the 2016 election, tens of millions of Americans have hit the streets to stand up for our rights. From the Families Belong Together immigration protests to the March For Our Lives rallies and countless other resistance actions, progressives are showing up like never before.
