A Seattle group has launched a new campaign to repeal Washington’s ban on affirmative action. I-1000 is an initiative to the Legislature that seeks to overturn the voter-approved I-200 from 1998, which disallows state government from granting preferential treatment based on factors like race or gender. I-200 passed with a 58.2% yes vote. (KING 5)

SEIU 775 and the State of Washington have agreed to stop deducting union dues without authorization from the wages of home caregivers. The decision comes after a federal class-action lawsuit filed against the union and state in July seeking an end to the practice. (Freedom Foundation)

The Supreme Court may be having second thoughts on its recent ruling to put Initiative 940 on November’s ballot. The measure is designed to make it easier to prosecute police for negligent shootings. The court ruled earlier this week that an alternative passed by the Legislature doesn’t pass constitutional muster. Following the ruling, the state Supreme Court requested a briefing by the end of the day Wednesday about how the justices’ various opinions should be interpreted. (Everett Herald)

With average total compensation for Seattle teachers sitting at over $100K per year, teachers and staff voted earlier this week to go forward with an illegal strike. “We are optimistic there will be a positive resolution for staff, students and families,” Superintendent Denise Juneau said in a statement. (Seattle Times)

BREAKING NEWS: Millionaire Socialist Bernie Sanders resorted to grossly misleading statements about Amazon to rail against the company’s treatment of its warehouse workers [Usually he’s so fair and nuanced.] Amazon responded, “Senator Sanders continues to spread misleading statements about pay and benefits. Amazon is proud to have created over 130,000 new jobs last year alone.” Sen. Sanders responded to facts disproving his point in the exact way we’ve come to expect from socialists living in a successful capitalist economy – by doubling down on his fairytales. (Seattle Times)

Even Seattle has its limits: The city is preparing to crack down on protesters who seek attention for their cause by blocking traffic. City attorney Pete Holmes will bring tougher actions protesters after dozens laid down in the middle of streets earlier this year, closing them off. (Seattle Times)

Spokane Public Schools and the local teachers union reached a tentative agreement over new contracts for teachers and other employees. Details of the agreement won’t be revealed until the Spokane Education Association holds a meeting later this week. (The Spokesman-Review)

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