AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoWildfire Recovery: Gov. Bob Ferguson asked President Trump for a Major Disaster Declaration after the Spokane Complex Fires, seeking about $11.2M in FEMA Individual Assistance and $117.7M in Public Assistance, with state moves including rebuilding energy-code flexibility and proposed sales tax rebates for homeowners. Court & Public Safety: The UW stabbing suspect, Christopher Leahy, was found incompetent again, triggering another round of mental health evaluations through late December. Local Justice: Five suspects in the Chelan Hills Fire case pleaded not guilty to manslaughter and arson charges as investigators pursue a sixth. College Sports: The U.S. Senate passed a major bill overhauling college athletics pay and rules, and WSU praised the Senate action. Health Policy: The Education Department rescinded Biden-era Title IX rules and restored Trump’s 2020 framework. Environment & Energy: Washington urged Canada not to fast-track a new West Coast oil pipeline, warning shared waters are too valuable for expedited approval. Public Services & Labor: Washington’s largest state worker union ratified a two-year contract with no pay raises but preserved health premium coverage.
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