AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSeattle Elections: City officials are weighing new safeguards after a $25,000 Democracy Voucher outreach contract went to a nonprofit whose board includes a City Council candidate; the ethics commission had asked her to stay away from the work but made no written agreement. Homelessness Policy: The City Council approved a vehicle-resident program with permits and support services, while limiting unpermitted RVs to two hours of street parking. Enforcement is slated to begin in 2027, and critics say the rules could force people to move repeatedly. Campaign Finance: A judge paused enforcement of Washington’s political-ad disclosure law while Meta seeks U.S. Supreme Court review. Health Costs: State leaders warn federal cuts could leave more than 200,000 Washington residents without Medicaid or Medicare coverage and cost hospitals an estimated $5.8 billion. Tax Fight: Gov. Bob Ferguson says repealing the new tax on income above $1 million would jeopardize childcare subsidies and other programs. Election 2026: Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez and Republican challenger John Braun clashed over the Iran war, Trump and gas prices in a closely watched debate for southwest Washington’s 3rd District.
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