AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCoal Reliability Fight: The Trump administration ordered Washington’s last coal plant, Centralia, to stay online through December 11, citing grid reliability—another federal pushback against the state’s Centralia shutdown plans. Public Safety vs. Civil Rights: Renton City Council is set to vote on an ordinance that would criminalize public camping and related activity on city property, with misdemeanor penalties up to 90 days and $1,000. Puget Sound Jobs Warning: Former Gov. Christine Gregoire says central Puget Sound lost nearly 7,000 jobs in 2025 and is slipping on competitiveness, urging leaders to stop complacency and keep major employers. Wildlife & Habitat: Washington wildlife crossing efforts celebrated 10,000 successful animal crossings, highlighting the state’s growing focus on safe road passages for wildlife. Water & Climate Pressure: A letter urges long-term planning for water shortages, arguing for better coordination as warming strains supplies. Energy/Industry Watch: Boeing Plant 2 demolition in Seattle reused nearly 100,000 tons of crushed concrete as backfill, a rare bright spot in heavy industrial cleanup. Tech & Surveillance: Governments are reining in Flock AI license plate readers, but questions remain about what happens to data already collected.
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