AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoState House Race: Spokane’s Isaiah Paine is among six candidates seeking to replace Rep. Mike Volz in the WA House’s 6th LD, with the Aug. 4 primary narrowing the field to two. Local Government: Seattle’s universal free school meals plan is back in a budget fight, with Mayor Katie Wilson backing FEPP levy reserve funding while some council members push for different financing. Energy & Federal Funding: The Trump administration acknowledged in court filings it canceled $7.6B in clean-energy grants “based solely” on whether recipient states backed Kamala Harris, drawing sharp reaction from Sen. Patty Murray and Rep. Marcy Kaptur. Elections & Administration: Spokane County voters are again dealing with ballot problems tied to boundary errors, adding friction ahead of the August 4 primary. Public Safety/Travel: Sea-Tac issued a ground stop due to fog and low visibility, causing departure delays. Wildfire Readiness: Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz told lawmakers wildfires are surging beyond normal levels as drought and heat worsen conditions, while staffing cuts and restructuring raise concerns. Politics & Culture: Seattle is set to honor “Jimothy,” the viral raccoon, with an official city proclamation and weekend celebration.
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