AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMemorial Day Orders: Gov. Bob Ferguson directed Washington flags at state buildings to fly at half-staff Monday, May 25, with permission to lower them after business Friday, May 22, and keep them down until noon Monday. Seattle Politics: Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson walked back her earlier Starbucks boycott rhetoric, saying her comments “caused more harm than good,” as critics warn progressive messaging could push employers to other states. LGBT Commission Push: Seattle’s LGBT Commission is demanding a formal “state of emergency” over a claimed “trans relocation crisis,” calling for free housing and taxpayer-funded support for trans activist groups. Health Care Oversight: The VA told lawmakers its electronic health record restart went “flawlessly,” but acknowledged lingering problems at initial rollout sites. Flood Aid Frustration: Only a fraction of Washington’s state flood recovery money has reached victims, with eligibility rules blamed for the slow pace. Travel Crunch: SEA expects about 180,000 passengers for Memorial Day weekend, with CBP urging travelers to plan ahead for possible delays.
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