AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoElection Integrity: Trump branded “irresponsible and dangerous” after terminating remaining Election Assistance Commission members, escalating fights over vote-by-mail and 2020 election probes. Housing Costs: Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson’s “junk fee” ban and Spokane’s proposed cooling mandate are both expected to raise rents by shifting costs into base pricing, critics warn. State Courts & Rights: A judge ordered health inspectors be admitted into Washington’s GEO Group detention facility, a win for oversight. Consumer Protection: A 46-state AG coalition reached a $45M settlement with Block/Cash App over “fraud safety” marketing claims. Energy & Prices: New reporting says the administration spent billions to cancel offshore wind while boosting coal, with critics arguing it drives up power bills. Local Business: Seattle’s “Seattle Strong” coffee relaunches a fundraiser to fight Nestlé’s trademark challenges. Public Safety: AGs urged the FCC to crack down on scam robocalls and texts, citing massive losses. Sports (WA ties): Christian Pulisic’s World Cup injury update and the Seahawks sale process drew attention, but the biggest WA politics thread this week is the election and housing-cost fight.
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