AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCorporate Restructuring: Starbucks filed WARN notices for 224 Seattle-area layoffs tied to a corporate reorganization and its expanding Nashville hub, with about 120 workers reportedly declining to relocate and others cut in the restructuring; the Seattle departures run through Nov. 1. State Labor Policy: Washington’s unemployment-benefit rules for striking workers are tightening after a U.S. Department of Labor pushback, requiring job-search documentation for new strike claims starting Sunday. Energy & Utilities: Washington AG challenges a utility rate hike, arguing a monopoly is seeking $115 million more than it should. Workplace Safety: New reporting on the Longview chemical tank disaster says workers had raised maintenance concerns before the failure, adding pressure on how the mill inspected and maintained the vessel. Real Estate & Housing: Redfin reports nationwide home sales fell in July, adding to signals of a cooling market. Local Economy & Growth: Seattle Mayor Wilson announced an executive order aimed at speeding homebuilding and streamlining permits. Sports Business (Seattle): Mariners’ prized lefty Kade Anderson is set for his MLB debut Saturday vs. the Cubs, a potential boost for ticket demand and local sports momentum.
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