AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoTransit Tax Showdown in Seattle: The City Council unanimously advanced a sales tax hike to the November ballot, doubling the city’s dedicated transit rate to fund bus expansion and safety upgrades. Local Governance: Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson’s universal school meals plan was delayed a year, shifting toward a voucher approach for holiday and summer meals. Elections Administration: Spokane County is mailing replacement ballots after boundary errors left nearly 6,000 voters with missing library or STA tax measures. Public Safety & Police Oversight: Spokane’s police ombuds report on the June 11 anti-ICE protest calls for major improvements in communications, planning, and recordkeeping, alongside expanded dialogue policing. Legal & Courts: A judge issued a preliminary injunction against Kalshi, finding it likely violated Washington’s gambling laws. Immigration Data Use: UW research says federal agents accessed Washington driver data in 58 immigration arrests via a national system. State Legal Costs: Washington’s lawsuit payouts and defense costs hit a new record near $614 million. Spokane Economy: June unemployment held near historic lows, with job growth mainly in health services and private education.
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