AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFederal Courts/Prosecutors: Trump fired newly appointed U.S. Attorney Roger Rogoff for the Western District of Washington less than an hour after judges swore him in, teeing up a fight over who can remove court-assigned prosecutors. Elections: Ballots are in the mail for Washington’s August primary, with multiple races heating up in Legislative District 32 (including three Senate candidates). Local Governance/Elections Integrity: Yakima’s mayor is behind a new “Stranger Things”-style attack ad targeting Spokane County auditor candidate Michael Cathcart, raising questions about political action committee spending and election rules. Public Safety/Health: Spokane Public Library is asking the city for an extra $2.3 million to cover a projected 2027 cash shortfall ahead of a potential levy. State Budget/Commerce: Gov. Ferguson’s team is sending a Washington aerospace delegation to the Farnborough air show, betting on new deals as the state faces fiscal pressure. Public Health: Washington is among states tracking a national cyclosporiasis outbreak tied to contaminated food.
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