AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoImmigration & Public Benefits Lawsuits: Washington is joining a coalition challenging a new federal “public charge” policy that would let immigration officers treat temporary programs like Medicaid and food stamps as grounds to deny green cards—filed in federal court and set to take effect Friday. Local Politics: Washington’s longest-serving state House member, Rep. Sharon Tomiko Santos, is facing an ouster threat after a competitive primary against Seattle planning commissioner Kelabe Tewolde. Public Safety & Justice: A Seattle man tied to dispensary and bank robberies—including a case where a worker was killed—was sentenced to 17 years. Economy Watch: Puget Sound business leaders warn Washington is slipping, citing job losses, higher cost-of-doing-business rankings, and rising downtown office vacancy. Culture & Community: Seattle marked Welcoming Week (Sept. 10–19) to celebrate immigrant communities and belonging, with city-backed events at Seattle Center. Tech & Startups: Seattle AI startup Nuance Labs closed a $50M Series A to make avatar conversations feel less awkward. Sports: The WNBA playoff field is set with Washington Mystics (24-16) still alive for seeding as the league resumes after the FIBA break.
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