Jay Inslee campaigns like he governs, he spends more than he takes in. From the just filed FEC reports, we can see the Inslee presidential campaign is running on fumes. Inslee raised $3.1 million in the 2nd quarter but spent $3.2 million during the same time period. This is on top of spending over $1.2 million from his $1.4 million reserve he had in his 2020 campaign for Governor account. There is little hope of Washington taxpayers being paid back the $4 million they are spending for Inslee’s security. (FEC)

Remember the computer glitch that allowed the Washington State Department of Corrections to release 3,000 prisoners early? The state is now paying legal settlements to some of those released prisoners. The prisoners have sued the state for releasing them early and then re-arresting them. One prisoner just received a $50,000 settlement (his attorney is receiving an additional $100,000) from the state. (AP)

In one of the latest attempts by Washington state government to reach deeper into taxpayers’ pockets, the Transportation Commission will vote whether to implement a “road usage charge.” Consultants are currently putting together a report on from “field tests.” The Commission will vote in December on whether to recommend to the 2020 legislature. Since this new tax is based on miles travelled, fuel-efficient vehicles would pay the same as gas guzzlers. Those living in rural communities with longer distances and less public transportation options will pay more than those in urban communities. (Olympian)

Will doodle for food. It appears Jay Inslee’s staff has finally found something for the Governor to do on the campaign trail. They have given him a box of colored pencils and told him to draw pictures.  According to a tweet from Inslee, if you send his presidential campaign a contribution, he would “love to send a doodle your way.” (Twitter)

The Cowlitz PUD commissioners voted to support “the continued operation” of the four lower Snake River dams. In their unanimous vote, the commissioners joined those across Washington state who believe in being responsible about providing future energy to our state. The four dams (Ice Harbor, Lower Monumental, Little Goose and Lower Granite) are located in southeastern Washington. (Longview Daily News)

Are you still confused about the WA Court of Appeals ruling on Seattle’s income tax proposal? Well hopefully this interview with one of the lawyers fighting against the income tax, Rob McKenna will help clear things up a little.  The former state Attorney General’s interview is the second story. (KUOW)

Yakima City Council votes in favor of allowing ICE detention to continue to use Yakima Airport. As reported here before, the city was being pressured by the same folks who convinced King County officials to close Boeing Field to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement charter flights. (KIT Radio)

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