AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSNAP in Washington slips again: Basic Food enrollment fell from 548,000 households in March 2025 to 525,000 in March 2026, with noncitizen participation down about 23% as fewer immigrants access the state’s fully state-funded program. Courts vs. schools: A judge rejected a lawsuit trying to block Washington’s 2025 parental-rights rewrite, setting up an appeal as the law reshapes how schools handle sensitive topics. Mental-health bottleneck easing: Washington says youth psychiatric “boarding” in hospitals is improving—less time stuck, but still too few beds and payments. Water fight still waiting: A long-running Grant County farm dispute with Ecology over water rights is pending before the Washington Supreme Court. Seattle policing review: A watchdog report says officers made key errors during a 2025 anti-LGBTQ rally at Cal Anderson Park. Sports & culture: Seattle’s Tall Tour keeps drawing crowds, and West Seattle students released coho fry with City Councilmember Ron Saka.
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