AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoSchool Funding: Yakima’s school board voted to join Lake Washington and Tacoma districts in a planned lawsuit arguing the state is failing its constitutional duty to fund basic education. Health Care: Washington lawmakers say reversing billions in federal Medicaid cuts will be a priority when Democrats take control of Congress; Sen. Maria Cantwell also urged the FTC to finish its investigation of pharmacy benefit managers. I-638: Washington voters approved a ban on transgender girls competing in girls’ school sports, and legal challenges are expected. Seattle’s school board is weighing its own legal action. Public Safety: Pierce County voters rejected a proposal to make the sheriff an appointed position, keeping the controversial elected office. Seattle and state officials condemned racist anti-Hindu slogans used by far-right activists who disrupted a Diwali celebration. Election Fallout: A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from interfering with Washington’s election and ballot counting. Despite Democratic gains, voters also upheld the state’s millionaires tax by rejecting a repeal effort.
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