AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoPipeline Fight: Rep. Rick Larsen called Canada’s fast-tracked Pacific Link oil pipeline “not ready for prime time,” warning of spill risks in the Salish Sea. Friends of the San Juans is urging Gov. Bob Ferguson and state agencies to oppose the project and seek binding protections. Election 2026: Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez and Republican John Braun clashed in a closely watched 3rd District debate. Ballots for the Nov. 3 election begin going out Friday, as voters also face high-profile state Supreme Court races. Courts and Maps: The U.S. Supreme Court ordered another look at Washington’s political maps, potentially reopening a consequential redistricting fight. Wildfire Recovery: Ferguson asked FEMA for another $13.2 million to repair public infrastructure damaged by summer fires, on top of a pending $128.9 million request. Local Budgets: Seattle firefighters and residents pushed back at a hearing on proposed budget cuts, including a 17% reduction in fire-department overtime amid a projected $175 million gap. Tax Debate: A repeal effort targeting Washington’s new high-earners income tax is gaining visibility as the law becomes a campaign issue.
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