AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoNew WA laws take effect Thursday: More than 200 Washington state laws kick in, including changes tied to the Voting Rights Act, retailer guidance on the penny phase-out, and a new health-insurer assessment meant to fund abortion services. Housing & public safety: Snohomish County approved addiction-and-housing reforms while adding a gross misdemeanor for exposing children to controlled substances, and it moved away from a “Housing First” funding preference. Big philanthropy for affordability: The Ballmer Group says it will fund 10,000 affordable rental homes in Washington with long-term affordability requirements and forgivable loans. Seattle heat + World Cup kickoff: A heat advisory hits Seattle just as the city’s first World Cup match arrives, urging extra precautions for kids, pets, and anyone sensitive to heat. Community & culture: YMCA of Greater Seattle and City University of Seattle signed a partnership to expand education, wellness, and career pathways. Sports front office: The PWHL’s Seattle Torrent hired Christine Bumstead as head coach.
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