AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoLongview Disaster Probe: Washington AG Nick Brown’s office is now joining the investigation into the May Nippon Dynawave packaging mill disaster that killed 11 workers, with authority to look for possible criminal activity. Homelessness Overhaul: Seattle and King County are taking back management of about $158 million in local homelessness contracts from KCRHA after an audit found major financial failures, with a phased reset starting now and changes by January 2027. WA Cares Launch: The state begins paying benefits from its new long-term care program, offering up to $36,500 in support funded by a payroll tax. AI Policy: A Washington AI task force recommends responsible AI use but punts on endorsing data-center guardrails and limits for state generative AI. Immigration Fallout in Spokane: Haitian residents with Temporary Protected Status in Spokane County face potential deportation after a Supreme Court decision clears the way to end TPS. Public Safety: Snohomish County’s “Operation Guardian” netted 21 arrests tied to exploitation and sexual abuse of children. Big Infrastructure: The Interstate Bridge project over the Columbia River cleared a federal record of decision, moving toward permitting and contractor selection.
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