fix(ci): unblock issue-driven release PR checks

[tcconnally]

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Related Issue

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Checklist

Before submitting this pull request, please verify that you have completed the following:

• Tests pass (python -m pytest tests/ -q)
• Edited files under src/perseus/, not the generated perseus.py directly
• Ran python scripts/build.py to regenerate perseus.py if source files changed
• Spec files under spec/ updated if behavior changed
• Linked issue (if applicable)