AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoTransportation & Taxes: Washington’s gas tax climbs 2% on July 1 to 56.5 cents a gallon, with total state charges around 59 cents and about 77.4 cents per gallon when stacked with the federal tax. Energy Policy: Washington Democrats tout a carbon market linkage with California and Quebec as a path to lower gas prices, but Rep. Dan Griffey says the deal won’t deliver relief and points to higher credit prices and timing gaps. Tech & Land Use: Snohomish County orders a six-month pause on new data centers in unincorporated areas while it writes rules, joining Seattle and other local actions amid concerns about infrastructure, energy, and water demand. Regional Economy: A new GDP snapshot shows Washington up 4.5% in Q1, largely tied to AI-driven tech growth, while agriculture-heavy states lag. Commerce & Marketing: Research from Levanta finds 74% of creators route affiliate traffic to multiple shopping destinations, pushing brands to manage creator programs less like silos. Local Politics: Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson endorses left-leaning challengers against two longtime Democratic legislators, reshaping the party’s Olympia power map.
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