AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoTech & Jobs: Sony’s Bellevue studio Bungie is cutting 292 jobs, with a July 9 separation date, after Destiny 2’s slowdown—another hit to the local game-development scene. Energy & Environment: Washington and California (plus Quebec) are moving ahead with a joint carbon market, expanding regional climate policy reach. Public Health & Food Supply: WSDA continues to push invasive-pest and animal-health protections, including updates tied to bird flu risks and local food system resilience. Local Economy & Travel: Seattle’s World Cup run is already showing up in hotel performance metrics, with higher demand and pricing tied to match days. Maritime & Trade: After a preliminary reopening in the Strait of Hormuz, Indian energy shipments are starting to move again, though passage remains cautious. Policy & Science: U.S. senators blocked efforts to dismantle ocean monitoring buoys, with Washington’s Cantwell and Murray among the key voices.
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