Campaign Finance: Washington state Supreme Court upheld a $35 million campaign finance penalty against Meta/Facebook for violating state law over political ad disclosures, affirming liability in a split decision and keeping the record-setting fine in place. Ballot Fight: Opponents of conservative-backed Let’s Go Washington initiatives to roll back parent rights and restrict transgender girls’ sports launched a campaign kickoff, arguing the measures would invade privacy and harm vulnerable students. Local Governance & Public Safety: Seattle is facing fresh scrutiny over how it uses AI to route 911 calls, with reporting that the system has been operating since 2023 without clear public notice. Courts & Compliance: The state’s high court also affirmed the broader framework requiring commercial advertisers to promptly disclose political ad purchase details—setting a tougher compliance bar for platforms. Health Leadership: Oregon State Hospital named Sean Murphy as its next superintendent, bringing Washington behavioral-health hospital experience to a facility focused on safety and transparency. Tech & Labor: Amazon employees allege internal retaliation after speaking publicly to Seattle officials about data center impacts, triggering an internal investigation.