AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoWashington Supreme Court & Ballot Access: The court struck down voter-approved Initiative 2066, saying the natural-gas measure violated the state constitution’s single-subject rule, drawing sharp reactions from Gov. Jay Inslee and critics who say it undermines voters. Elections & Citizen Initiatives: Let’s Go Washington founder Brian Heywood warned the ruling could be part of a broader effort to weaken Washington’s initiative process, pointing to timing and related ballot fights. State Government Cybersecurity: A Washington State Auditor report found nearly 400 cybersecurity vulnerabilities in state government IT systems from the last fiscal year, raising new questions about readiness. Health Policy (Federal): Medicaid changes tied to H.R. 1 could impose work or activity requirements on many adults, with local experts warning it may hit people recovering from substance use disorders. Local Economy & Procurement: A community workforce agreement ordinance is criticized for shifting procurement toward subjective panels and reducing bidder participation on large projects. Aviation: Delta is ending Seattle–Philadelphia flights after just six and a half months, while another Delta diversion sent passengers to medical care after fumes were reported. Tech & Startups: Plug and Play Seattle picked 11 startups for its 4th cohort, spanning AI infrastructure, biotech, and space robotics.
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