AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoSeattle Politics: Mayor Katie Wilson is endorsing left-leaning challengers in two Democratic primaries, backing Hannah Sabio-Howell over Senate Majority Leader Jamie Pedersen and backing Ron Davis over Rep. Gerry Pollet—an unusual break with longtime Olympia allies. State Elections & Courts: The U.S. Supreme Court is set to rule on birthright citizenship, a case with major ripple effects for Washington’s election and immigration policy debates. Energy & Climate Policy: Washington Democrats are defending the state’s carbon market linkage with California and Quebec as a path to lower gas prices, but Rep. Dan Griffey says the program won’t deliver relief and points to rising auction prices and budget uncertainty. Local Government & Growth: Snohomish County has imposed a six-month freeze on new data centers in unincorporated areas while it develops rules, joining similar moves in Skagit and Seattle amid concerns about land use, infrastructure, and energy demand. Public Safety & Health: A Rand Corp. study finds nearly half of U.S. veterans are unsure whether discussing psychedelic use with VA doctors could jeopardize benefits. Community & Housing: A Walla Walla Head Start program faces potential closure risk for the 2026-27 school year.
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