Today’s top stories include three things we learned (or, better put, firmly re-established) about Jay Inslee from the latest records of his schedule. Also, Seattle Mayor Ed Murray wants to raise taxes on homeowners by doubling the local housing levy. But, given the current circumstances, one has to wonder if a tax hike is needed. We’re leaning toward “no.” Speaking of Seattle, after reporting the vote count wrong, we now know that the Seattle City Council’s transportation committee did, in fact, approve the purchase of the failed bike-share company. Finally, Hillary Clinton recently took the time to endorse a union-backed initiative that would raise the statewide minimum wage to $13.50 an hour.