AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSchool Cellphones: Gov. Bob Ferguson and Superintendent Chris Reykdal plan to push a statewide “away for the day” cellphone ban for K-12 students, aiming for the 2027-28 school year. Public Health: Seattle health officials say a Chief Sealth student tested positive for whooping cough, with possible exposure at the West Seattle school from June 1-3. Health Care: PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center in the San Juan Islands earned Level III Stroke Center designation from the state Department of Health, boosting local emergency stroke care. Transit Accountability: A Sound Transit board vote keeps the Everett Link Extension on schedule, but critics warn the agency is still facing a massive $34.5B shortfall and shifting delays elsewhere. State Courts/Health Policy: A federal judge upheld Washington’s controversial drug pricing law aimed at hospital access under the 340B program, rejecting a major pharma challenge. Tech Jobs: Salesforce carried out another round of layoffs tied to its AI push, including impacts reported in Washington. World Cup in Washington: Seattle’s Pacific Place is building “Seattle Soccer House,” with a massive multi-story screen for World Cup watch parties.
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