In the Hunger Games movie series, President Snow says a leader must give people a little hope, to ensure their compliance. Too much hope? They become rebellious.
Rep Jim Walsh, (R-Aberdeen) has already questioned whether WSU will be able to legally enforce it's vaccine mandate for in-person students; and now this from Inslee.
Usually, his visits are announced at least a day early. Other legislators announce that way. For example Dan Newhouse sends out notifications as far as 36 hours in advance.