Gov. Jay Inslee began fundraising as soon as session concluded. After House Democrats walked off the floor, refusing to negotiate and scoffing at helping rural families, it is clear what they were really focused on. Is fundraising for Manka Dhingra more important than finding access to clean water for rural families? Jay seems to think so.

Don’t miss: Manka is one of the most “staunchly progressive” people Jay knows.

Who knew you could go so far left? (We did.)

Seattle councilmembers are considering removing jaywalking laws. Councilmember Lorena Gonzalez said, “In my view, I don’t think having jaywalking ordinances actually deter people from jaywalking… my theory… is probably supported by literature and scientific evidence and I’m going to endeavor to find that information.”

A proposal to ban consumption of heroin in public may have enough signatures to make its way onto the November ballot. I-27 would prevent the heroin injection sites liberals in King County are trying to push into local neighborhoods.

Tukwila has been given a $250,000 grant to help homeless students after 12% of their students were classified as homeless. Homeless-student coordinator Jonathan Houston has said, “We want to educate (teachers) about services, and have them learn how (homelessness) impacts students.”

Ferry rates are likely to increase this October by 2.9 percent for standard-sized vehicles and 2.5 percent for passengers if legislation proposed by the Washington State Transportation Commission is approved. The proposal would also set a similar rate increase for 2018.

Hanford would be required to establish a resource center for their employees if federal legislation proposed by Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA) and Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA) passes both chambers. The resource center would help employees who have been exposed to chemical vapors by providing education and advocacy to the staff at Hanford.

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