AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoFederal Court Fallout: A 78-year-old man was sentenced to 2½ years in prison for a decades-long fraud that stole a Vietnam veteran’s identity to grab VA benefits—even after the veteran died—costing the U.S. more than $1 million. Forest Service Shakeup: The Trump administration’s sweeping Forest Service changes—closing most regional offices and cutting research—are drawing fresh backlash over whether public lands will be protected. Seattle Labor Watch: More than 100 Seattle Art Museum workers say they’re ready to unionize, urging the museum to recognize them by May 27. State Supreme Court: Gov. Bob Ferguson swore in Theo Angelis as Washington’s newest Supreme Court justice, filling the seat of retiring Justice Barbara Madsen. Local Accountability: Clark County’s charter review commission is holding remaining town halls before possible November ballot amendments. Business Climate: Starbucks filed new WARN notices for 252 Seattle support-center jobs, on top of earlier cuts.
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