AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSeattle Labor Fallout: Seattle’s employee union PROTEC17 won a settlement worth roughly $3M–$5M in retroactive raises, but departments haven’t implemented it yet—sparking a City Hall fight over whether the process should’ve happened at the bargaining table. Olympia Election Math: With all 98 House and 24 Senate seats up this November, a new look at “swing” districts shows far fewer true toss-ups than decades ago—yet a handful of competitive districts still matter. Starbucks vs. Seattle: Mayor Katie Wilson’s comments about Starbucks’ Nashville hub have reignited fears the company is drifting away, after layoffs and corporate reshuffling. Spokane Water Watch: Spokane County is pushing voters on the West Plains to renew a tax to protect the aquifer, as PFAS cleanup work continues around Fairchild. World Cup Tension, Local Angle: FIFA and Iran say talks were “constructive” on participation, while Seattle braces for match-day logistics and security.
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