AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoHousing Affordability: A new Realtor.com report grades Washington a C- (38th) and Oregon a D (45th), citing prices outpacing incomes and weak permit-to-population ratios. Local Politics: Oak Harbor’s City Council voted 5-2 to keep the Pride flag off city flagpoles, arguing for government neutrality. Seattle Economy: A Downtown Seattle Association report says Seattle lost about 30,000 jobs and office activity to Bellevue, reigniting debate over the JumpStart payroll tax. State Tax Warning: Bellevue councilman Jared Nieuwenhuis warns Washington’s new income tax could push employers to leave the state, echoing concerns raised about JumpStart. Energy & Growth: Western Washington communities are pushing back on large battery storage “farms,” with moratoriums spreading as developers try to argue they’re needed to keep the grid stable. Public Health: NOAA announced $123.6 million in fishery disaster relief for impacts including Washington’s Squaxin Island Tribe.
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