Read up on the biggest issues, elections, and public policies that are shaping our state.

Rep. Kristine Reeves Earns "Legislator of the Week" Award

Fuse Washington Recognizes Representative Kristine Reeves as a Champion for Working Families in Olympia

Sen. Rebecca Saldaña Earns "Legislator of the Week" Award

Senator Saldaña (D-Renton) Is Leading Efforts to Strengthen Our Democracy

Fuse Washington named Sen. Rebecca Saldaña (D-Renton) as the "Legislator of the Week" for her swift action to ensure that Washington’s government remains of, by, and for the people.

The Fuse Fix: How To Make A Difference This Week

Thanks for checking out this week's edition of the Fuse Fix! You can find our video rundown of the week's best ways to take action here:  https://www.facebook.com/FuseWashington/videos/10156028037927103/

 

Here are the links to the actions we mentioned in the video:

What are CHIP, DACA, and the DREAM Act, anyway?

As progressives, it is our duty to remind congressional Republicans and Democrats alike that there are some issues that should never be up for political debate.

One Person, One Vote: The Need to Modernize Our Local Elections

Our democracy is strongest when everyone is engaged and has an opportunity to make their voice heard.

High hopes for new leadership in Olympia | Guest editorial

Voters have provided leadership during recent years of legislative gridlock by passing important progressive ballot measures. With Olympia stymied, voters have increasingly taken matters into their own hands at the ballot box by passing ballot measures on marriage equality, marijuana legalization, gun safety, paid sick leave and more.

High Hopes for Bold Leadership in Olympia

We're ready for a state Legislature that shows bold leadership and drives forward and progressive agenda that works for all of us.

The Air We Breathe

Across our state, Washingtonians are all paying the price for pollution - from extreme forest fires and droughts ravaging our farmlands to toxic air and water. These impacts are real for all of us. Every Eastern Washington resident can tell you about the fear of their home being burnt down, and every driver stuck behind a dirty diesel truck can tell you about the toxic fumes. However, some communities shoulder much more of the impact than others.

Wanted: Two Reasonable Republicans


We like making history here in Washington. We built the world's commercial airline industry, we invented the personal computer, and we led the nation by voting for marriage equality, legalization of marijuana, and a $15 minimum wage. Yet today we're only one week away from making the wrong kind of history: the first government shutdown in the 126-year history of Washington state.

America’s comeback starts strong in Washington

As we celebrate great results, there’s one takeaway that stands out: this is just the beginning. We must build on these wins to make 2018 a year for progress in Washington state and our country.