AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoWorkplace & Retail Tech: Seattle is moving to curb “surveillance pricing” by requiring uniform grocery prices and limiting use of personal data for personalized charges, a response to consumer complaints and an AG lawsuit over misleading discounts. Health Benefits & Costs: Starbucks will stop covering GLP-1 weight-loss meds for employees starting October, joining a broader employer trend of trimming coverage as premiums rise. Local Business: Pot O’ Gold Coffee Service says demand for structured office coffee programs is climbing as Puget Sound employers bring teams back on set schedules. Real Estate: Seattle’s Old Rainier Brewery is listed for sale at about $29 million, with most space leased and room for redevelopment. Policy & Courts: A Thurston County judge upheld ballot disclosure language tied to Washington’s income tax repeal effort, rejecting attempts to amend or block the statement. Environment & Federal Rulemaking: Federal agencies weakened Endangered Species Act habitat protections by narrowing what counts as “harm,” raising concerns for migratory species. Cyber/IT: Sangfor aSV is now supported by Veeam Backup & Replication 13.1 via a dedicated plug-in. Wildfire Response: New Zealand is sending a large firefighting deployment to the U.S. to help with northwest wildfire operations.
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