AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoInitiative 638: Attorney General Nick Brown hired Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner to defend Washington’s voter-approved girls’ sports measure against a lawsuit. Supporters criticized the choice, questioning the firm’s commitment to defending the law. Seattle Budget: The City Council is preparing a final vote on Mayor Katie Wilson’s budget, which addresses a $175 million deficit; council members are weighing $55.5 million in added spending. 2028 Politics: Schools chief Chris Reykdal’s decision not to seek reelection has fueled speculation he may challenge Gov. Bob Ferguson, who publicly said a change in the education office is overdue. Immigration Law: A Spokane judge ruled Adams County illegally cooperated with federal immigration officials, ordering the sheriff’s office to revise its policies and train staff. Election Fallout: Democrats’ midterm gains left Republicans a superminority in the state House, while Rep. Sharon Ryu unseated a fellow Democrat to join the Senate. Seattle Council: Members upheld Wilson’s veto of a bill to regulate RV parking.
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