AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoIncome-Tax Ballot Fight: Washington voters will decide in November whether to keep the new 9.9% tax on household income above $1 million. A court ruling on ballot wording is seen as favoring supporters, deepening a dispute that divided the state Supreme Court. Seattle City Hall: Just 38% of voters say Seattle is headed in the right direction, a 10-point drop since spring. Public safety and the economy rank among their top concerns as officials warn Mayor Katie Wilson’s budget projections may be too optimistic. Immigration and Privacy: Verified cases of immigration arrests linked to Washington driver data have jumped from 64 to 354 since July. Researchers and advocates are urging Gov. Bob Ferguson to investigate data sharing and strengthen protections. Wildfire Recovery: Ferguson is seeking another $13.2 million in federal aid for infrastructure repairs, while Sen. Maria Cantwell and the state’s congressional delegation press for a major disaster declaration. 8th District Race: A jury found Trevor DeLorme not guilty of stalking. State Sen. Nikki Torres and challenger Gabe Galbraith gave sharply different reactions, keeping the case in the spotlight of their election contest.
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