AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoWorld Cup Business & Politics: Belgium’s 4-1 win over the U.S. in Seattle kept the tournament’s money machine humming while reigniting controversy over FIFA’s decision to lift Folarin Balogun’s suspension; Belgium mocked the moment on-field and online, and FIFA also issued quiet suspensions to U.S. team staff ahead of the match. Seattle Housing & Real Estate: Seattle’s median home price fell nearly $50,000 in June as inventory hit a 14-year high, pushing months of supply to 3.2 and giving buyers more leverage. Washington Small Business: A new NFIB report warns Washington small businesses are underperforming the rest of the country, with labor costs cited as a top problem and optimism below the national average. State Tax Fight: Backers of Washington’s income-tax repeal initiative turned in more than 500,000 signatures, setting up a likely ballot battle. Local Economy & Infrastructure: Spokane Valley won a $20.8M federal grant for the Sullivan Road bridge interchange upgrade, aiming to cut congestion and support freight-dependent businesses. Corporate Moves: Porch Group rehired Inspection Support Network co-founder Chris Schuld as Director of Engineering for its inspection division, signaling renewed AI investment.
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