AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCorporate Costs: Alaska Air Group plans to eliminate 125 Washington jobs as it cuts about 200 positions companywide, citing sharply higher fuel costs. Data Center Investment: Amazon plans up to 21 data centers in West Richland, on land it bought for $264 million, amid local concerns about the project. Business Climate: A Seattle survey found nearly half of businesses have considered moving out of the city or downsizing. Taxes & Transit: Washington voters rejected repeal of the state’s new tax on millionaires, while Seattle voters approved a sales-tax increase to fund transit. Advanced Manufacturing: Shield AI has unveiled a prototype of its autonomous fighter jet and is preparing a Seattle-area factory that could employ 4,000 people by the early 2030s. Small-Business Protections: Washington and the FTC reached a $600,000 settlement with payment processor Riverside Payments over allegations it misled small businesses about fees and cancellation terms.
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