AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoBallot Fight in Olympia: A Thurston County judge upheld the one-sentence budget disclosure for the income-tax repeal initiative, rejecting an effort to amend or block the statement and a request for a preliminary injunction. Seattle Grocery Privacy: Seattle advanced a proposal to stop big chains from using personal data to set different prices for the same groceries, requiring uniform shelf pricing while keeping transparent discounts. Wildfire Response: Eastern Washington wildfire impacts kept pressure on emergency management, with Gov. Ferguson declaring a public health emergency for communities affected by the Spokane-area fires. ICE Detention in Tacoma: Despite a new contract increasing capacity, the Tacoma ICE detention center population reportedly fell to 919, as pods consolidated and units closed. WNBA Transgender Eligibility: A leaked memo says the WNBA will keep discussing transgender athlete participation next week, as the league faces mounting public backlash after recent high-profile comments and draft eligibility claims. Environment & Federal Policy: Federal changes to the Endangered Species Act weaken habitat protections by narrowing what counts as “harm,” raising concerns for migratory species. Tech & Cybersecurity: Sangfor announced support for its hypervisor engine in Veeam Backup & Replication 13.1 via a dedicated plug-in.
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