AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoElection Dispute: The Justice Department wants Washington to set aside ballots linked to more than 400 people it alleges are noncitizens. Secretary of State Steve Hobbs says the state is reviewing the request; Washington officials have questioned the timing and basis of the claims as more than 1.2 million ballots have been returned. Seattle Housing: A state appeals court let a landlord’s lawsuit over Seattle rental rules proceed, opening the way for a claim that city regulations damaged the value of its apartment building. The ruling does not decide whether the rules are unconstitutional. State Government: Gov. Bob Ferguson created a Space Council to advise on growing Washington’s aerospace sector, including possible commercial launch capabilities. Workers’ Rights: Washington’s minimum wage will rise to $17.73 an hour on Jan. 1. Separately, seven Seattle-area childcare centers agreed to pay $252,500 and change policies to settle state allegations they improperly restricted workers from taking second jobs.
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