AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoPublic Health: The U.S. Surgeon General’s office warns that excessive screen time is a major public health concern, citing links to mental health struggles and neurocognitive delays, and urges parents to set clear limits and lead by example. Local Health Policy: Washington’s Liquor and Cannabis Board says federal rescheduling, market oversupply, and illicit-market enforcement are creating uncertainty for the state’s legal cannabis industry. Safety & Wellness: Washington State Patrol reports a deadly hit-and-run crash has closed SR 290 in Spokane Valley for an extended period as responders and investigators work. Community Health & Safety: Neighbors in Seattle’s Greenwood plan a march focused on gun violence and trafficking, saying the impact is psychological and affects kids’ sense of safety. Health & Food: A new federal farm bill proposal would boost specialty-crop funding—key for Washington’s apples, blueberries, hops, and sweet cherries. Fitness & Movement: Seattle’s Loop the ‘Lupe 10th anniversary drew record turnout, including a senior walking course and kids’ dash. Energy & Health: Snoqualmie residents protest a proposed large battery facility, raising concerns about fire risk and impacts from new clean-energy infrastructure.
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