AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoWorld Cup, Seattle: The U.S. punched its ticket to the round of 16 with a 2-0 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina, but Folarin Balogun’s red card means he’ll miss the next match vs. Belgium on Monday in Seattle. Local jobs: Bellingham’s Alpha Technologies Services is shutting down its Alpha Way operation, cutting 75 jobs, with layoffs starting Aug. 31. Public safety & health: Spokane prosecutors abruptly declined to charge many felony domestic violence cases, citing staffing issues, after a surge in similar declines. State policy & taxes: Washington’s new millionaire income tax is drawing fresh scrutiny over how it creates “marriage penalties” for high earners. Child care oversight: A new investigation alleges Washington state daycare subsidies are going to sites with few or no children, with officials still not launching a crackdown. Workforce rules: Washington is among states that have loosened child labor protections for some teens via new laws.
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