AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoWorld Cup in Seattle: Belgium and Egypt played to a 1-1 draw at Lumen Field, but the bigger local buzz was Seattle police setting up tiny “protest zones” outside the stadium—mostly ignored by demonstrators. Diplomacy at the tournament: Iran says winger Mehdi Torabi’s U.S. visa expired after the opener, while Iran’s coach also complained the team was ordered to leave the U.S. immediately for Mexico. State budget pressure: Gov. Ferguson’s office is warning of a major shortfall, and state worker unions are bracing for tough wage talks as contract costs loom. Public safety and scams: Airway Heights is considering banning cryptocurrency kiosks after Spokane’s similar move amid scam concerns. Health and research: A Seattle-area study claims therapeutic plasma exchange can reduce microplastics in blood, raising the question of whether it helps beyond lowering levels. WSU Vancouver cuts: WSU Vancouver will cut its budget 15% to $35M for fiscal 2027 after state funding shifts. Community awards: Lopez Island’s scholarship foundation set a record with seven scholarships totaling $48,000.
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