AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoUtilities & Regulation: Washington AG Nick Brown urged the UTC to block PacifiCorp’s nearly $2B sale of its Washington service area to Portland General Electric, arguing it could raise costs, add power-supply risk, and threaten access to the Lewis River hydro facility. Immigration & Federal Funding: A new DOJ legal opinion says states accepting TANF or SSI must report people they “know” are not lawfully present to DHS or risk losing up to $300M in TANF funds. Banking Deal: WaFd, Inc. agreed to a $3.9B reverse merger with EverBank Financial Corp, creating a combined company expected to improve profitability and keep a Washington bank charter. Public Safety & Health: A Federal Way man was sentenced to 9 years in a fentanyl trafficking case tied to Lummi Nation overdose deaths. Housing & Homebuyers: Redfin data shows a housing slowdown is easing for buyers overall, but “turnkey” homes in desirable neighborhoods are still selling above asking. Local Business & Community: Peninsula College opened a new dental hygiene program aimed at easing a regional hygienist shortage. Seattle Crime: Seattle police reported three separate Belltown shootings over a 24-hour stretch left 3 dead and 3 injured. Labor: Seattle mayor and King County executive joined striking Embassy Suites workers in Pioneer Square on Labor Day. Sports Business: Seahawks launched new Inspire Change youth programs, with Jaxon Smith-Njigba as ambassador.
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