AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoElection Dispute: Washington’s secretary of state rejected the Justice Department’s demand to set aside ballots from more than 400 alleged noncitizens, calling its voter list unreliable and noting it includes citizens. Seattle Economy: A Seattle Metro Chamber and Downtown Seattle Association survey found 47% of responding businesses had seriously considered moving jobs or investment out of the city; 9% expect to relocate and 19% to shrink operations next year. Workplace Safety: Longview’s Nippon Dynawave mill was fined $77,800 after a worker nearly sank into hot pulp in April. The citation preceded a May tank explosion that killed 11; that investigation continues. School Commutes: A new study warns permanent daylight saving time could sharply increase dark morning trips for Washington students, raising safety concerns for children walking or waiting for buses. Consumer Privacy: General Motors will pay $220 million to settle allegations it sold drivers’ location and behavior data to third parties; Washington’s attorney general co-led the case.
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