Washington has one of the most corrupt democrat governors and attorney generals in the country; it's all about vote buying.
Our elderly neighbor got a check for $150(?), signed by Attorney General Bob Ferguson (running for Gov) to offset the “illegal” prices on tuna fish sold in the state.
“I don’t even EAT tuna fish!”
“Yeah - but you vote Democrat.”
(We of course did not get a check from Side-Show Bob.)