AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoElection 2026: Washington voters are beginning to receive ballots for the Nov. 3 election, with high-profile state Supreme Court races and ballot measures drawing attention. Political spending is mounting on three initiatives, while judicial candidates debate neutrality and voter transparency. Privacy and the Courts: Attorney General Nick Brown’s first data privacy report flags four harmful business practices and recommends stronger state laws, enforcement and consumer education. Seattle has also become the first U.S. city to ban surveillance-based pricing. Taxes and Budgets: Debate over a proposed millionaires tax continues, as Seattle’s proposed budget leaves the city in deficit through 2029 and proposed fire-service cuts raise neighborhood concerns. Energy and Infrastructure: Klickitat County residents are pressing commissioners for a data-center moratorium as developers seek power for projects that could demand 5,655 megawatts. Gov. Bob Ferguson, meanwhile, has called for a salary survey after a ferry-worker sickout.
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