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of issues that might influence who Washington picks as its next governor. One issue that Democrats want to talk about is abortion access.

In a minute, we'll dig into just how much the governor can influence abortions in the state

with Northwest News Network reporter Jeannie Lindsay.

But first, here's what's coming up this week.

City council members are trying to work through Mayor Bruce Harrell's $1.4 billion transportation levy, and there's a lot to work out.

Transportation Chair Rob Saka said he plans to introduce amendments that would double

investments in things like new sidewalks and increase funding for public safety on transit.

If you've got an opinion, you can voice it today at 430.

And reminder, this is the last public hearing for comment.

Council members will vote in July.

Sound Transit wants more people to pay for their light rail rides, and starting today, expect

more fare ambassadors to help encourage compliance.

They'll be making checks downtown and increasingly over the next few months.

Sound Transit says more fare checks will mean more fares paid, even if it's just remembering to tap.

The agency says it's hoping to do more than issue tickets, using fare enforcement to help get people connected to lower cost options, like a free youth transit pass.

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