AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMillionaire’s Tax Fight: Washington’s “millionaire’s tax” is on track for the November ballot after supporters gathered nearly 100,000 signatures in a week, with Gov. Bob Ferguson acknowledging voters will get a say on keeping the income tax threshold over $1 million. Local Crime: Pierce County investigators found the suspect vehicle tied to the robbery and fatal shooting of a 17-year-old in Parkland, with forensics underway and multiple persons of interest identified. State Politics & Schools: State Superintendent Chris Reykdal visited Prescott School, where community and legislative funding helped keep the school open despite financial threats. Transportation: WSDOT begins I-90 paving near Spokane June 1, with overnight single-lane closures and reduced speeds through early August. Media Labor: Journalists at McClatchy-owned Washington papers, including The Olympian, went on a one-day strike over pay and AI use. Business/Tech: Starbucks discontinued an AI inventory tool after employees reported accuracy problems that disrupted store workflows.
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