AGP Executive Report
Last update: 32 minutes agoSeahawks Deal-Making: Seattle locked in defensive tackle Leonard Williams with a three-year, $90 million extension (about $56 million guaranteed), adding to a busy run of Seahawks contract renewals. Public Sector Labor: Washington state workers represented by WFSE/AFSCME Council 28 plan a coordinated walkout Aug. 31 as contract talks stall, citing pay that hasn’t kept up with inflation and staffing strain. Transit & Fares: Sound Transit will install fare gates at 14 high-traffic Link light rail stations, targeting installation in 2029-2030 and aiming for better fare compliance; pilot cost is about $87 million. Energy & Industry Supply Chain: Nova Minerals shipped nearly 500 tons (454t) of antimony processing equipment from Seattle to Alaska’s Port MacKenzie, targeting first production in 2027. Local Business & Jobs: T-Mobile filed for layoffs affecting 77 Washington employees and plans to close 13 stores across Western Washington. Environment & Risk: The Little Giant fire in central Washington remains a top national firefighting priority, with officials reporting 23% containment and continued damage to homes. Legal/Consumer: In the long-running chicken price antitrust litigation, lawyers sought final approval of a settlement with Agri Stats, with no new money proposed.
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