Future 42 asks if taxes keep going up, then why are budget shortfalls getting worse?

Governor Bob Ferguson recently warned state agencies to prepare for difficult budget decisions in the years ahead. In guidance sent to agency leaders, the administration pointed to familiar pressures: inflation has driven up costs, Washington’s population has grown significantly over the past decade, and maintaining public services is becoming more expensive. Those factors are real. Anyone who […]

COMMENTRY: See How Snohomish County Legislators REALLY Voted in 2026

We at Future 42 are proud to release our 2026 Snohomish County Legislative Scorecard, an abbreviated version from the state scorecard focused on the votes cast by Snohomish County legislators this session in Olympia. Here, we shine a light on how our state senators and representatives stood on 12 key bills and amendments during the […]

Did Snohomish County Legislators Represent You—or Special Interests?

SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Future 42, a conservative-leaning, free-market, lower taxes, limited government, and traditional values advocacy group, released its first-of-its-kind, comprehensive scorecard highlighting key votes taken by legislators representing areas of Snohomish County during the 2025 legislative session. The 2025 legislative session included debate and action on several key bills which will affect the daily lives of Snohomish […]

Who is voting for what: Future 42 releases its scorecard for local governments

Future 42 Snohomish County has analyzed key 2024 votes in the Snohomish County Council, and the city councils of Edmond, Everett, and Lynnwood into a custom scorecard for each to help inform residents if local council members are reflecting their values with their votes. Snohomish County Council 2024 Scorecard Below are some of the key votes that […]