AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoHousing & affordability: Home prices are still near record territory even as buyer demand cools, with pending sales down 2.2% and new listings slipping as mortgage rates tick up. Rent policy & tech: Bellingham collected enough signatures to pursue a ban on algorithmic rental pricing software, arguing it can push rents higher and undermine antitrust protections. Health care costs: Insurers are seeking double-digit ACA marketplace premium increases for 2027, with critics pointing to the fee-for-service payment model as a major driver. Healthcare reform debate: A Washington policy voice argues the system should “remove fee for service,” citing strong results from alternative care models. Public safety funding: The DOJ is warning “sanctuary” cities they could lose police and rape-kit grant money unless they cooperate with ICE, setting up more legal fights. Environment & endangered species: The Trump administration rolled back Endangered Species Act habitat protections, and states say they can’t realistically replace federal safeguards. Local business: A Seattle-area piece highlights growing demand for reliable remodeling contractors as homeowners prioritize quality, communication, and project management. Tech layoffs: Meta plans more job cuts in Washington tied to a shift toward AI, following earlier reductions and restructuring.
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