AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMinimum Wage & Labor: Washington’s minimum wage rises 3.5% to $17.73 in 2027, lifting overtime-exemption salary thresholds for large employers. Elections & Governance: State Rep. Skyler Rude will resign Oct. 31—just days before the general election—to become legislative director for Secretary of State Steve Hobbs. Health Policy: More than 11,000 Washington residents are losing Medicaid/Apple Health access under federal HR 1, with coverage cuts hitting refugees, survivors of trafficking and domestic violence, and others. Ballot Measure Watch: Voters decide Nov. 3 on I-645 to repeal a new 9.9% income tax set to start in 2028. Public Safety & Privacy: Seattle’s Office of Inspector General says SPD’s camera network is larger than previously reported, with 1,300+ cameras connected or registered. Environment & Wildlife: Washington authorized “incremental” wolf killing in southeastern Washington after livestock attacks. Energy Costs: Puget Sound Energy’s rate hike proposal drew public ire at a long hearing. Local Government: Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson seeks a property owner for the Pike Place Market Historical Commission.
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