Not to be outdone by the Governor, A.G. Bob Ferguson is threatening yet another lawsuit against the federal government, this time over the FCC’s net neutrality decision. (The Seattle Times)

Gov. Inslee can’t let go of his dreams for a carbon tax, even though Washington voters handily rejected one just last fall. His latest supplemental budget proposal calls once again for a carbon tax, to be spent on education. Most governors would use a tax to reach a policy goal; Inslee is using a policy goal to get the tax he wants. (The Seattle Times)

Washington drivers are terrible. A recent analysis of Federal Highway Administration data ranked us 5^th-worst in the nation. We’re wondering how much of this has to do with WSDOT’s poor roadway management. (The Seattle Times)

Rep. Matt Manweller (R-Ellensburg) has stepped back from leadership roles in Olympia, resigning his position as assistant floor leader. He also won’t serve as ranking member on the House Labor and Workplace Standards Committee. (MyNorthwest)

To nobody’s surprise, WSDOT revealed that performance benchmarks were not met on I-405. The Express Toll Lanes are supposed to meet certain traffic flow measures to remain in operation. (MyNorthwest)

King County Executive Dow Constantine wants to “do more” regarding police shootings by changing the inquest process. 770 KTTH’s Jason Rantz says it looks like Constantine is trying to “come up with a process that will more easily find officers to have committed crimes.” (MyNorthwest)

The Seattle School Board has a new tactic to combat charter schools: Trying to prevent them from getting zoning variances. Why? Because the school board is afraid of a little competition, which the school board president essentially admitted. (The Seattle Times)

Former City Council candidate Sheley Secrest committed a gross misdemeanor, according to an SPD investigator, when she falsely reported her own contributions to her campaign as donations from others in order to help qualify for taxpayer-funded democracy vouchers. The department is recommending charges. (The Seattle Times)

Spokane Police Chief Craig Meidl will join the WA Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs in January. “It’s a true honor to be selected to serve on the WASPC Executive Board. I am looking forward to working with colleagues throughout Washington to help provide a positive impact for our state’s law enforcement,” Meidl said. (The Spokesman-Review)

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