AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoFederal Courts & Privacy: The Ninth Circuit upheld class certification in a lawsuit accusing PeopleConnect of violating California’s right of publicity by letting users search online yearbooks by name to find photos and likenesses. Public Safety & Tech: A Washington-based ham radio community story highlights how amateur operators act as an emergency lifeline when cell service fails. Health & Workforce: Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission approved a new NA-C skills practice lab at Grays Harbor College’s Riverview Education Center in Raymond, expanding local training for nursing assistants. Cybercrime: A former Fort Hood soldier was sentenced in Seattle to nearly six years for hacking and extorting telecom companies, ordered to repay more than $294,000. Local Government & Civil Rights: Seattle University School of Law expanded its Center for Civil Rights and Critical Justice leadership with promotions and a retired Washington Supreme Court justice addition. Labor & Professional Autonomy: A standing-room-only session focused on surgeon unionization and workplace standards, with the American College of Surgeons saying it can’t become a union but will support autonomy efforts. Immigration & Benefits: Spokane nonprofits and faith groups are mobilizing as federal Medicaid eligibility changes could leave thousands of refugees without coverage starting Oct. 1.
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