AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoDisability Services: Washington’s DSHS is proposing stricter eligibility rules that could reduce or end assistance for more than 2,600 people with disabilities; advocates warn lost support could push people toward costly emergency care or housing needs. County Budgets: Snohomish County is weighing a levy change to preserve $8.7 million a year for general services, but it could add about $26.90 annually to taxes on a $741,000 home. Monroe, meanwhile, approved a 0.1% sales tax to raise about $750,000 for police, courts and related services. Seattle Governance: City officials warn Mayor Katie Wilson’s proposed budget could leave Seattle in deficit through 2029. Wilson says she is moving quickly on a gun-violence plan after a recent string of shootings. Environment: Emerald ash borer has now been confirmed in Walla Walla County, following an earlier discovery in Clark County; state officials urge residents not to transport untreated firewood. Health Coverage: Medicare open enrollment in Washington runs Oct. 15 through Dec. 7, with free, unbiased plan-comparison help available through the state’s SHIBA program. Growth: Clark County adopted a 20-year plan guiding housing, transportation and development through 2045.
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