AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoBite of Seattle Fallout: Newly released texts from Gov. Bob Ferguson’s office show top officials worried about delays and confusion after the mass shooting, including Rep. Pramila Jayapal questioning whether Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson “knows what she is doing.” Federal Courts & Power: A judge reinstated Roger Rogoff as U.S. attorney for Western Washington after Trump’s firing, blocking the administration’s attempt to remove a court-appointed prosecutor. Medicaid Fight: A federal judge blocked HHS Medicaid cuts for Washington noncitizens on SSI, while separate reporting says more than 11,000 WA residents will lose healthcare and food benefits starting Oct. 1. Public Safety & Justice: Seattle police officers face a $13M repayment demand tied to a payroll error, and a 9th Circuit ruling cleared the way for a white former city worker to pursue a DEI-related discrimination lawsuit. Local Governance: Spokane council deferred permit fees for homeowners rebuilding after the August fires, and Spokane County approved faster affordable-housing permitting. National Security: A Richland DOE employee was arrested for allegedly trying to aid Iran-backed Houthis, including drone and explosive-related materials. Environment & Industry: Hanford began emptying another leak-prone tank, expected to be the last retrieval start for years.
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