AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSeattle Homelessness Funding: The Trump administration issued new federal grant rules that shift money away from “housing first” and toward short-term programs, putting about $26 million of Seattle/King County support at risk and raising fears of more people being pushed out. Seattle Transit & Housing Politics: Mayor Katie Wilson faced tough questions at a CityClub forum on crime, affordability, and whether to activate CCTV, while also pushing a transportation sales-tax renewal to boost bus service and fund light-rail work. Spokane Tax Debate: A Spokane property-tax reform proposal would lower taxes for many homeowners but sharply raise taxes on vacant land and surface parking, with denser housing getting bigger breaks. Spokane Public Safety & Courts: Federal testimony and fallout continue from the “Spokane 3” ICE protest case, where police response delays became a flashpoint. Inland Pride & Community: Coeur d’Alene’s Pride in the Park marked its 10th anniversary as anti-LGBTQ legislation keeps pressure on the Inland Northwest. Business & Jobs: Amazon workers showed up at Seattle City Council hearings over AI data centers amid layoffs, while Spokane’s airport moves into the second phase of its TREX expansion.
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