AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoTax Repeal Push: Let’s Go Washington turned in 511,408 signatures to repeal Washington’s “millionaires tax,” setting up a November ballot fight over the 9.9% income tax on households earning over $1 million. Cybersecurity Leadership: WaTech’s CISO Ralph Johnson announced he’ll retire Sept. 1, with a national search for his replacement expected. Election Rules: The U.S. Supreme Court upheld Washington’s vote-by-mail approach, allowing ballots received after Election Day if they were postmarked on time. Homelessness Governance: Seattle and King County move to restructure the KCRHA after an audit, with budget cuts and contract changes following findings of unaccounted funds. Data Center Tax Change: A new law ends sales-tax exemptions for certain data center repairs and refurbishment starting July 1, including labor-related costs. Fireworks & Drought: State and local officials warn that drought-driven wildfire risk means stricter fireworks rules, including a fireworks ban in Medical Lake for July 3-4. World Cup Meets Local Politics: Seattle’s World Cup traffic and fan crowds are sparking mixed reactions from nearby businesses, with some reporting match-day sales drops and others seeing benefits.
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