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This episode discusses the potential shutdown of a major homelessness agency in King County due to financial mismanagement and the ongoing legal battle over Washington's new income tax.

A major homelessness agency in King County is facing possible shutdown after an audit revealed millions of dollars unaccounted for. At the same time, a separate legal battle over Washington’s new income tax continues after a major court ruling. In this episode of Washington In Focus Daily, we break down both stories and what they mean for taxpayers. 💰 TOP STORY: MILLIONS MISSING King County Regional Homelessness Authority: $44.7 million deficit ~$13 million unaccounted for 📊 Audit findings: ➡️ Serious concerns over spending and oversight ⚖️ COULD THE AGENCY BE SHUT DOWN? King County Council: Considering vote to dismantle the agency Possibility: Vote could be bipartisan / unanimous 📢 Key issue: ➡️ Accountability for taxpayer dollars 🚨 WHAT THE AUDIT FOUND No confirmed fraud BUT Missing funds tied to services Leadership under scrutiny 📊 Concern: ➡️ Where did the money go? 🧠 WHY THIS MATTERS Hundreds of millions spent in recent years Homelessness outcomes: Not improving as expected 📢 Core question: ➡️ Are taxpayer dollars being used effectively? ⚖️ SECOND MAJOR STORY: INCOME TAX FIGHT WA Supreme Court: Blocked referendum effort Reason: “Necessity clause” attached to bill 📊…

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