The state Office of Financial Management released the latest revenue forecast showing the state is expected to take in $861 million more in revenue than expected. Even with this influx of extra money, Democrats are still adamant that the state needs even more new revenue to pay for their pet projects. We’ll see just how much when the House Democrats release their budget next week with the Senate following shortly after. (KOMO News)

“I find it offensive that the highest elected official in the state violated my constitutional rights.” Jeff Kruger, a developer and builder in Kennewick, accused Gov. Inslee of unconstitutional censorship when he was blocked from commenting on the governor’s campaign Facebook page. Last year the ACLU warned lawmakers that it is unconstitutional to block constituents from social media pages — even non-official pages — where they discuss matters pertaining to their public office. (NE News Network)

The Washington Supreme Court heard arguments over whether the state Department of Ecology can cap carbon pollution after a lower court blocked the Clean Air Rule. In 2015, Gov. Inslee commanded state regulators use their authority to limit carbon emissions in Washington. “The question here today is not whether something needs to be done about climate change — it does — but who gets to decide how we respond, the Legislature or Ecology,” Jason Morgan, an attorney for the Association of Washington Business, said. (Seattle Times)

A recent poll showed that 73 percent of respondents still haven’t heard of Inslee when asked about the 2020 Democratic presidential field. Just seven percent of respondents had a favorable view of Inslee with an equal number holding an unfavorable view of him. Doesn’t look like Inslee will be setting up shop at the White House anytime soon. (MyNorthwest)

Seattle City Councilmember Rob Johnson announced he will resign in early April after the council passed his signature zoning legislation. Johnson had previously announced that he was not running for re-election this fall. “The timing is great, because it allows me to get this giant legislative accomplishment done and go back to being a dad,” Johnson said. The timing of the resignation will trigger an appointment which could supercharge the campaign for his seat this fall. (KING 5)

Voters will have a chance to get the first real look at all five candidates running for the Seattle City Council District 1 seat Thursday night. Speak Out Seattle will be hosting the first of seven open forums, with Thursday’s being moderated by KIRO Radio’s own Mike Lewis. Candidates will likely cover the issues at the top of voters’ minds: homelessness, transportation, and public safety. (MyNorthwest)

A deputy with the Kittitas County Sheriff’s Office was shot and killed in the line of duty, with another deputy sustaining injuries that were treated at a nearby hospital. “Last night was the worst incident in my 45-plus years in law enforcement and something that a sheriff or police chief wishes would never ever happen during their watch,” Kittitas County Sheriff Gene Dana said. Deputy Ryan Thompson (42), is survived by his wife and three kids. (KIRO 7)

The chairman of the Yakima Police Patrolman’s Association (YPPA) and about a dozen police officers publicly delivered a vote of no confidence in City Manager Cliff Moore. “I take no joy in delivering the following message to you as the council,” said the chairman of YPPA, Ira Calvin. He added that Moore’s actions have undermined the ability of the police department to provide professional and effective law enforcement services. (Yakima Herald)

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