Noah examines Washington Gov. Ollie Fischer’s sharp approval surge, then roasts campaign ads, infrastructure accountability theater, a charity fashion launch, a major stock buy, and politics by spreadsheet.

Democrat Sean Thornhill supported Pennsylvania’s infrastructure modernization proposal, urging lawmakers to target gaps, protect information and measure whether projects deliver dependable service.

A bill introduced by Sean Thornhill would require predictable workforce-housing rules in New Hampshire municipalities, including review deadlines and by-right approval for compliant projects.