AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoVoting by Mail Fight: The U.S. Postal Service proposed a rule to force states to submit voter lists before ballots go out, a move critics call an overreach into election administration. Homeland Security Clash: Sen. Patty Murray grilled DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin over ICE and Border Patrol conduct, while Sen. Gary Peters said Republicans blocked dozens of amendments aimed at reform and accountability. Maritime Policy: Sen. Maria Cantwell warned that extending a Jones Act waiver would add uncertainty for shipbuilders and workers. D.C. Local Governance: D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser approved an appeal process for property transfer taxes, as local leaders continue to tweak how the city collects revenue. Science & Workforce: National Academy of Sciences president Marcia McNutt said U.S. science faces chaos from funding uncertainty and agency downsizing. Community & Culture: Smithsonian’s “Voices and Votes” democracy exhibit is headed to Moab, building on its Washington, D.C. run.
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