AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoElection Dispute: Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs says a federal list of more than 400 alleged noncitizen voters includes U.S. citizens and is unreliable. He refuses to set aside ballots without individual proof as the Justice Department presses its demand ahead of the Nov. 3 election. Youth Vote: Spokane’s Voters Night Live used comedy and candidate conversations to make local and state elections more engaging for young voters. Island Ferry: Pierce County restored ferry service to Anderson and Ketron islands after a three-day breakdown left residents without their main link to the mainland. Public Safety: Two drivers face vehicular-homicide charges in a Federal Way crash that killed a 16-year-old; Seattle police are also investigating a shooting that injured two people in South Seattle. Corrections: A King County jury awarded $52 million to 23 plaintiffs who said state prison officials failed to contain a tuberculosis outbreak. State Oversight: Gov. Bob Ferguson created a statewide fraud-prevention post and workgroup as lawmakers debate whether agencies are doing enough to investigate suspected misuse of public funds.
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