AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoElection Results: Washington Democrats secured a state House supermajority, while Republican U.S. Rep. Michael Baumgartner narrowly won reelection in the 5th District—the closest race there in more than 30 years. Voters rejected a parental-rights initiative and upheld the new tax on high earners, but approved a ban on transgender girls competing in girls’ school sports. Schools: Seattle Public Schools’ board voted to pursue legal action over the sports ban. State Superintendent Chris Reykdal says he won’t seek a fourth term in 2028 and is weighing another office. Public Safety: Two Spokane County sheriff’s deputies died after being shot during a response to a domestic-violence incident near Spangle. Health and Federal Policy: Attorney General Nick Brown is challenging new federal Medicaid rules that could require more than 600,000 Washington residents to submit regular eligibility paperwork. A separate court ruling protects federal law-enforcement grants from immigration-related conditions. Regional Connections: SeaPort Airlines plans to restore Spokane–Olympia flights in 2027. Business: Boeing plans to cut about 5% of its commercial airplane workforce amid production setbacks.
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