AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoElection Law: The U.S. Supreme Court blocked the Trump administration’s push for new federal mail-in voting requirements for the midterms, leaving states more control over how ballots are handled. College Sports: Sen. Maria Cantwell and Gonzaga coach Mark Few urged Congress to pass the bipartisan “Protect College Sports Act,” aiming to set rules for athlete compensation and limit antitrust challenges. State Politics: Washington’s longest-serving state House member is facing an ouster fight, as a competitive Democratic primary highlights shifting politics in the Legislature. Transit & Growth: Sound Transit is set to release a report on the Everett Link Light Rail extension, outlining next steps for a roughly 16-mile Snohomish County expansion. Public Safety: Seattle City Council and Mayor Katie Wilson traded sharp criticism over gun-violence strategy, while police announced an arrest tied to a Belltown shooting that killed a 23-year-old woman. Courts & Business: Washington’s AG is fighting T-Mobile’s bid to undo a data-breach ruling, as a separate class action settlement involving missed breaks moves forward. Sports (Local): WSU opens at home Saturday vs. Duquesne after a rough start, and the Seahawks say QB Sam Darnold’s “very unique” soft-tissue injury is short-term, with Drew Lock expected to start next week.
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