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AI has the potential to create enormous benefits for our state, but unregulated deployment of this technology can entrench discrimination, erode personal privacy, and displace workers. Here are Washington’s 8 ideas for effective AI policy: www.atg.wa.gov/news/news-re...
Washington’s AI Task Force delivers policy recommendations to promote innovation and protect individual rights
December 2, 2025 at 6:36 PM
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2/2 It’s part of a campaign on the AGO website and on social media that we’re calling “Pause. Check the Cause.”

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December 1, 2025 at 12:14 AM
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The Attorney General's Office extends wishes for a day of rest, gratitude, and community to all Washingtonians.
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November 27, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) is warning consumers to be on the lookout for undisclosed “hidden” fees this holiday season. Hidden fees are merchant charges that are not included in the advertised price of a consumer good or service and are not otherwise disclosed to the consumer in advance.
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November 26, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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2/2: Thank you to Rep. Nicole Macri, Director of Commerce Joe Nguyen, Executive Director of Justice Housing Yakima Jennifer Schlenske for your leadership, and Latae Mitchell for bravely sharing your story.

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November 25, 2025 at 8:17 PM
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1/2: HUD is recklessly limiting grants for Permanent Supportive Housing and imposing partisan demands on providers. This destabilizes our Continuum of Care program, endangers lives and we're fighting back to protect vulnerable Washingtonians and hold the federal government accountable.
November 25, 2025 at 8:17 PM
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1/3: It is with great excitement and tremendous sadness that the AGO’s own Colleen Melody has been appointed to the Washington State Supreme Court. Governor Ferguson made the announcement this morning alongside Colleen at a press conference in the Temple of Justice.
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November 24, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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We won a lawsuit that prevents the Trump administration from dismantling four federal agencies that provide services and funding supporting public libraries and museums, workers, and minority-owned businesses nationwide.
Washington wins lawsuit to protect libraries, museums, and other small agency programs
November 22, 2025 at 12:38 AM
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On this Transgender Day of Remembrance, we honor the lives of transgender community members violently cut short by prejudice and hate. The reality is devastating: anti-trans violence is an epidemic, disproportionately targeting young, marginalized people, especially Black and Brown trans women.
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November 20, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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Bonaventure Senior Living has agreed to pay $7 million to improve its services and a $250 credit to each of about 800 Washington residents, following an investigation into complaints of inadequate care at 10 senior living facilities in the state.

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November 19, 2025 at 9:55 PM
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1/2: Know your rights when approached by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE):

✅ You have the right to be silent.
✅ You can ask the officer if you are free to leave. If the officer answers “no,” you can say you’d like to talk with an attorney.
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November 19, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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Our office’s new Worker Rights Unit will be able to support the working people of our state, as they face increasing challenges to maintain quality jobs and an affordability crisis.
November 13, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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2/3: Data breaches are a serious concern – for example, we found that over 80% of breaches reported in the past year resulted in Washingtonians’ social security numbers being compromised.
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November 12, 2025 at 10:08 PM
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1/3: Check out the Attorney General’s annual data breach report, which provides information to the public about data breaches that have occurred over the past year and what steps can be taken to safeguard Washingtonian’s personal data. bit.ly/47TgNN0
Cover image of 2025 Data Breach Report
November 12, 2025 at 10:08 PM
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On this Veterans Day, AG Nick Brown and the Washington State Attorney General’s Office say a heartfelt thank you to all who have served or are currently serving in the military. Your sacrifices are vital to protecting the freedoms and rights on which our country was founded.
November 11, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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In a keynote speech at a Veterans Day ceremony hosted by the Washington State Veterans Employee Resource Group, AG Brown reflected on his own military journey, including a formative moment during physical training at Fort Lee, Va.

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November 10, 2025 at 11:32 PM
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In a disaster or other emergency, people need to be able to access critical information about how to keep themselves and their families safe, regardless of the language they speak and read at home. But Trump's FCC is sitting on a rule that would expand emergency alerts for multiple languages.
AG Brown calls on FCC to expand multilingual emergency alerts
November 7, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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A federal judge has affirmed that the Trump administration must deliver much needed SNAP benefits that support feeding kids, seniors, and people living with disabilities in Washington. It’s time for them to follow the law. www.atg.wa.gov/news/news-re...
AG Brown releases statement after victory in SNAP benefits case
November 7, 2025 at 12:06 AM
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By providing weekend meal packs, local food banks help kids access six meals and two snacks they can prepare themselves when school meals aren’t available. A conversation highlighting the ongoing food challenges working families face.

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November 5, 2025 at 10:13 PM
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A 13-year-old who once received help from a local food bank is now giving back. In this video, AG Nick Brown speaks with West Seattle Food Bank staff about the growing demand to help our neighbors.

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November 5, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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Transparency is a key part of the work we do every day to protect and support Washingtonians. At a time of widespread mistrust in government, public access is as crucial as ever to let the public see our work for themselves.

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November 4, 2025 at 9:50 PM
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AG Brown and 21 other attorneys general are suing the U.S. Department of Education for unlawfully restricting eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, which allows government and nonprofit employees to apply to have their federal student loans forgiven after 10 years of service.
November 3, 2025 at 9:59 PM
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The Trump administration acted unlawfully by not funding SNAP benefits. SNAP is a vital resource that supports feeding feed kids, seniors and people living with disabilities. What the administration is doing is cruel and inhumane.

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October 31, 2025 at 9:47 PM
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Washington has one of the best voting systems in the country. Now is the time to return your ballot if you haven't already. Voting is power!
October 30, 2025 at 9:49 PM
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It’s a relief to students and their families that a large number of these programs are shielded for now. We’ll continue this fight in court until the administration agrees to follow the law and the will of Congress in supporting the mental health of young Americans. -NB

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October 29, 2025 at 4:18 PM