AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 minutes agoElection & Courts: Washington’s income-tax fight is heating up as unions and wealthy donors pour money into a ballot battle over whether the state should keep refusing a personal income tax, with a “millionaires tax” already approved and now facing a challenge before it takes effect in 2028. Public Safety & Policing: Seattle’s police leadership remains in the spotlight after the mayor’s office moved to align the department with her “values,” while council members pressed for transparency around the police chief’s forced resignation and SPD released video tied to a Bite of Seattle incident. Environment & Enforcement: Washington regulators hit Crystal Clean in Lakewood with a $1.04 million penalty over hazardous-waste handling and paperwork failures, including alleged improper storage and shipments to unauthorized facilities. Elections Logistics: Amid uncertainty about mail-in ballots, Washington leaders say they’re preparing for what comes next as rules and court decisions could reshape how voting runs. Federal Legal Pressure: A DOJ analysis finds felony assault cases against protesters largely failed to land convictions, raising questions about charging and investigation tactics. Local Governance: King County is moving ahead with plans to spend $100 million on dozens of land projects, including salmon habitat and stormwater improvements.
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