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Seattle Local — 2026-04-04#

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Washington State has officially finalized a budget that allocates $165 million to partially offset federal cuts to Medicaid and SNAP benefits. The local mitigation effort follows the congressional passage of HR1, known as the “Big Beautiful Bill,” which is expected to slash nationwide Medicaid funding by $1 trillion over the next ten years.

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Seattle Local — Week of 2026-04-04 to 2026-04-10#

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Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson has unveiled aggressive plans to expand housing and shelter capacity across the city during her first 100 days in office. Her initiatives include accelerating zoning changes to build denser housing near public transit, alongside a request for $5 million to help stand up to 1,000 new shelter and emergency units by June. This rapid expansion is largely driven by preparations for an expected influx of 750,000 visitors ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.