Chris Reykdal suggests that, hey, maybe teachers unions shouldn’t be quick to illegally strike – that is, you know, if they agree to that
Happening in Olympia
State Schools Superintendent Chris Reykdal made a bold declaration earlier this week regarding the many teacher unions across Washington considering illegal strikes. “Be patient out there with your school districts…” he said. That’s some bold leadership… (My Northwest)
An Olympia City Council session was interrupted by two individuals trying to serve Mayor Cheryl Selby with papers. During the meeting, a man and a woman approached the mayor to give her papers they said were on “behalf of the houseless.” (The Olympian)
Western Washington
8th District Congressional candidate and far-left liberal Kim Schrier thinks running for Congress puts her in the same league as the patriots who fought the Nazis in World War II. During her appearance on a liberal podcast, Schrier compared her running for Congress to “one of those moments in history.” (Washington Examiner)
Eastern Washington
An Olympia man is suing the city of Yakima for allegedly violating the state’s Open Public Meetings Act. Serial lawsuit gadfly Arthur West says the city did not give proper notice for a May 14 meeting where four members were discussing city business. That day, four members of the Yakima City Council participated in the local Chamber of Commerce’s annual “State of the City” luncheon, giving attendees updates on a variety of city issues. (Yakima Herald-Republic)
After years of contentious arguments between the Yakama Nation and Washington State, the U.S. Supreme Court may make a final ruling as to whether or not the state can impose fuel taxes on tribal gas stations. The state Supreme Court recently upheld the Yakama Nation’s exemption from paying a fuel tax, which the state pushed back against. Treaties with Indian tribes are governed by federal law, which is why the federal government will have the last word. (Governing.com)
Late ballots have gone the way of Cong. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Spokane), painting a far less bleak picture in the 5th Congressional District. McMorris Rodgers leads Democratic challenger Lisa Brown by 3.86 points, and the combined Republican vote now stands at 52.22% (54.6% if you count the candidate who ran as a Trump Populist). (The Spokesman-Review)
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