AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoGun Violence & Policing: Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson says she’ll unveil a new “comprehensive” gun violence prevention strategy next week after a deadly Labor Day weekend in Belltown, while interim Police Chief Andre Sayles drew backlash for calling known suspects “trigger pullers.” Election Integrity: A new snapshot from Sen. Maria Cantwell flags a spike in Washington counties rejecting mail ballots for late postmarks after USPS policy changes, raising fresh concerns ahead of the Nov. 3 election. State Courts: Five Washington Supreme Court races are set to surge in attention this fall, with major money flowing as litigation over the state’s new high-earner income tax looms. Local Governance: Two Cle Elum councilmembers resigned abruptly, leaving immediate vacancies. Data Centers: Klickitat County residents packed a workshop urging commissioners to slow down and consider a moratorium while zoning rules are developed. Civil Liberties: A 404 Media report says DHS-linked Border Patrol units used Americans’ financial data to generate leads for traffic stops, including in Washington’s Spokane Sector. Tech & Trade: JETRO and Purdue signed an MOU to boost U.S.-Japan innovation ties in semiconductors, AI, quantum, advanced manufacturing, and life sciences.
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