Jay Inslee released his report on the state Department of Corrections (DOC) scandal. By every indication, it was our green governor’s attempt to get out ahead of the Senate Law and Justice Committee’s hearings on the scandal that are scheduled for this week. Also, El Gaucho joined the list of restaurants in Seattle choosing to deal with the $15 minimum wage law by ending tipping. And, Washington is on a path to become the only state to adopt a carbon tax. Only, it would produce negligible results. Finally, Democrat members of the Snohomish County Council have defied voters’ wishes and appointed a party insider to a vacant seat.