AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoMail-In Voting Fight: Washington is joining a multi-state lawsuit to block a new USPS rule that would force counties to share voter lists and meet new ballot-envelope requirements ahead of the 2026 midterms, after the Supreme Court lifted part of an injunction while leaving the door open for further challenges. Big Tech & Kids Online: AG Nick Brown announced a landmark $17.1B multistate settlement with Meta over Instagram/Facebook child-safety failures, with Washington guaranteed $237M and potentially nearly $339M over 10 years plus new teen protections. Local Public Safety & Housing: Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson signed an order to speed up residential permitting via an interdepartmental team and a housing ombuds proposal, while Ferndale City Council is weighing a public safety sales tax to fund criminal justice needs. Immigration Enforcement at Sea-Tac: Reports say ICE has been arresting certain noncitizens at Sea-Tac, including people with pending cases and no criminal history. Community & Environment: Sunnyside debated and canceled a contract for a portable Flock camera trailer amid privacy concerns, and Spokane-area partners highlighted no-till farming to improve Hangman Creek water quality.
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