AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSeattle Grocery Pricing Crackdown: Seattle became the first U.S. city to ban “surveillance pricing,” approving a Fair Pricing and Transparency ordinance that blocks grocers from using personal data and AI to charge different customers different prices. Seattle Budget & Public Safety: Mayor Katie Wilson unveiled a $9.1B proposed 2027 budget with $68M in new Seattle Police Department spending, aiming to calm fears of chaos while avoiding new taxes. Housing Costs & Rent Rules: Wilson also signed a law to curb “rental junk fees,” requiring clearer upfront pricing and banning many add-on charges starting July 1, 2027. Consumer Class Action: A federal court notice says a proposed class action settlement targets Amazon return-policy practices, with Washington consumer claims at the center. Tech & Health Research: Sage Bionetworks won an ARPA-H contract to test whether ICU “digital twins” are ready for regulatory review. Labor Politics: The Washington State Labor Council launched its Labor Neighbor program to mobilize voters against multiple ballot initiatives. Local Enforcement: Marysville police shut down 21 massage businesses tied to an international trafficking ring.
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