Washington could join a handful of other states that have taken steps to restrict discriminatory food taxes if Initiative 1634 passes in November. I-1634 would prevent cities from imposing a “privilege tax” on the distribution food products. The initiative would not end Seattle’s soda tax, as it is grandfathered in. (Washington Policy Center)

The Seattle City Council unanimously voted to guarantee labor standards for domestic workers, including nannies, house cleaners, and gardeners. The legislation also creates a Domestic Workers Standards Board to provide “translation, outreach, and travel expenses.” (My Northwest)

The National Rifle Association, the Second Amendment Foundation, and two Seattle residents filed suit against the city over new gun regulations. The law requires owners lock up their guns or face fines up between $500 and $10,000. (KGMI 790)

King County sheriff’s detectives are investigating the alleged assault of Burien Mayor Jimmy Matta as a possible hate crime. A man in his 60s allegedly put his arm around Matta’s neck and pulled him down, where he then threatened Matta’s life and whispered, “‘We’re not going to let you Latino illegals take over our city,’” Matta said. (Seattle Times)

Spokane Mayor David Condon donned his best Christmas shirt last week to announce the city’s plan to double its fleet of snow plows equipped with driveway-clearing gates. The city will purchase nine additional Hi-Gate devices equipped with a plow’s blade to deal with the mounds of snow at the ends of driveways. (The Spokesman-Review)

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