AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoPublic Health: Washington has confirmed its first H5N1 cases in dairy cattle, in two Yakima County herds now under quarantine. Officials urge farms to watch for illness and strengthen biosecurity. Investment: Gov. Bob Ferguson nominated 99 rural and low-income communities for federal Opportunity Zone incentives, including 36 rural areas. Taxes & Homelessness: King County increased its sales tax to fund emergency homeless services, while Washington voters remain divided over a proposed millionaire income tax. Seattle Policy: Mayor Katie Wilson signed a grocery-pricing law aimed at stopping retailers from using personal data to set different prices for shoppers. Port Angeles: The City Council asked staff to draft rules banning smoking and vaping in more public spaces, including parks and trails. The proposal could also help police address public fentanyl use.
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