Washington Faces Legislative Shifts; National Gallup Trends

Washington state is awaiting Governor Ferguson's approval on major legislative changes, including a proposed right to repair law and modifications to parents' rights, amid a rise in lobbying activity in Olympia. Seattle's housing market is trending toward buyers, but the city faces reduced funding for the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center's Women's Health Initiative and delays in REALID compliance. Notable lawsuits have been filed by international students against the Trump Administration and by residents near Denny Blaine Park against the City of Seattle, while Seattle Public Schools are under pressure to improve enrollment management. National Gallup polling finds 57% of Americans think the U.S. is not doing enough to protect the environment, and over half of pet owners have skipped or forgone veterinary care due to cost or access issues. Interest in electric vehicles has fallen to about half of U.S. adults, and most college students feel their schools support free speech. Political and religious attitudes in the U.S. remain largely unchanged.