AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoElection Fallout: Washington Democrats say they have won a House supermajority, though Republicans call the claim premature as ballots are counted. Democrats also flipped two 14th District seats for the first time in 34 years; Republican Michael Baumgartner secured a second term in Eastern Washington. Voting Rights: A federal judge barred the Trump administration from forcing Washington to set aside ballots it alleges were cast by noncitizens. Tax Fight: Voters rejected an effort to repeal the state’s new 9.9% tax on household income above $1 million, but a constitutional challenge is still headed to court. Sports Policy: Voters approved Initiative 638, restricting transgender girls’ participation in school girls’ sports; opponents are preparing a legal challenge, and it remains unclear when athletic rules will change. State Government: Spokane Sen. Marcus Riccelli was chosen as Senate majority floor leader ahead of the January session. Local Oversight: King County and Seattle are planning a reset of the regional homelessness authority after a review found financial-control problems; CEO Kelly Kinnison will resign Nov. 16.
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