Is mail-in voting safe? AG Brown breaks down the facts: Washington’s mail-in voting system is highly secure and layered with safeguards. Don't buy into the noise, look for the facts, and remember, vote like you give a damn!

This evening the President will be giving a national address, apparently about the 2020 election. It’s been six years since he lost that election, and he still hasn’t accepted the results. The President lies repeatedly and tonight will probably be no different.

At least five wind projects in Washington state are on hold because the DoD has unlawfully frozen routine reviews of land-based wind energy projects. According to renewable energy groups, the freeze may jeopardize more than $2 billion in private investment and 4,500 jobs in Washington.

Prestige Legal Solutions, a California-based law firm with offices in Washington, will pay $125,000 to settle claims that the firm sent misleading letters to more than 700,000 Washingtonians deceptively implying that their cars were “lemons” subject to a safety recall or class action settlement.

Great to see some familiar faces and chat with new friends about the relationship between the Jewish community and the Black community during Lox & Legislators breakfast this morning. (1/2)

Competition is good. It powers our economy and drives down prices for consumers. Mega-mergers like the one between Paramount and Warner Bros. harm workers, consumers, and the public. (1/2)

1/2: 23andMe presented itself as a safe steward of Washingtonian’s most sensitive data and then failed to ensure protection against hackers. Washington AG Nick Brown and a coalition of other AGs have reached a settlement holding the company accountable for leaving customers vulnerable to hackers.

Competition creates stability and opportunity for workers. It lowers prices for consumers. And it forces businesses to build better products. The Paramount/Warner Bros. merger would crush competition, harming workers, consumers, and the general public.

Albertsons pharmacies have a responsibility under state and federal law to identify and resolve red flags of diversion, warning signs that indicate a drug may be misused or diverted towards the illicit drug market, before filling opioid prescriptions.

The Trump administration already tried once to take money from our schools, money that was supposed to support student mental health. They lost.

“Everyone deserves basic health and safety, and this is a resounding win to protect the people held at the detention center. The state has the right to inspect private detention facilities like the one run by GEO and investigate complaints of unsafe and unsanitary conditions.” - AG Nick Brown

Despite all the misinformation, the data tells a very clear story: voting by non-citizens is incredibly rare, averaging only about three cases a year across the country. Furthermore, Washington state's mail-in voting system is safe, secure, and accessible.

More blatant lies and threats from Trump’s DOJ. The core ethical values of honesty and professionalism that once guided the Department are simply gone. (1/2)

1/5: AG Nick Brown today announced two separate settlements with Block, the company behind the peer-to-peer payments app Cash App.

Nearly 3,000 Washingtonians are at risk of losing their homes due to an attempt by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to once again unlawfully cap funding for permanent housing projects.

Today marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. In that document, the founders declared that all people are created equal and endowed with inalienable rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

The Constitution is clear: states control elections, not the President. We will continue to protect the rights of eligible Washington voters to have their voices heard in our democracy.

We’ve been given investigative authority into the tragedy at Nippon Dynawave Packaging in Longview. AG Brown’s statement: https://www.atg.wa.gov/news/news-releases/attorney-general-s-office-given-investigative-authority-longview-paper-mill

In an op-ed for The Seattle Times, AG Nick Brown reflects on the fight to save birthright citizenship and what it means more broadly for efforts to defend civil rights going forward.

The Washington State Artificial Intelligence Task Force today released its final report, capping two years of work.

Washington and a multistate coalition have won another victory against the U.S. Department of Education. A judge has permanently blocked the department from denying loan forgiveness to teachers, nurses, and other public servants whose employers are not aligned with the administration’s ideology.

Me to the online haters after we win another case against Trump that they swore we’d lose.

Washington and a multistate coalition have won their case challenging the federal administration’s illegal conditions on billions of dollars in funding that community organizations across the country rely on to provide services for families facing housing insecurity or experiencing homelessness.

AG Brown statement on SCOTUS’ decision in West Virginia v. B.P.J. upholding states’ bans on trans athletes in school sports:

Today’s birthright ruling reaffirms one of the most important principles in our democracy—there is no hierarchy to American citizenship. The Constitution is clear on who enjoys that right, and the privileges, freedoms, and opportunities that come with it.

1/3: The federal administration’s unlawful implementation of new Medicaid work requirements will make it even harder for people with challenging medical conditions to get the healthcare they need, Attorney General Nick Brown and a multistate coalition argue in a new lawsuit filed today.

This morning’s Supreme Court decision on counting mail-in ballots is a good opportunity to discuss the facts about Washington’s safe and secure voting system.

Today’s Supreme Court decision in Watson is a major win for voters and a firm rebuke of Donald Trump’s strategy to take control of states’ voting systems. State laws govern when ballots must be received and counted. It’s not the President’s business. www.atg.wa.gov/news/news-re...

We’re joining AGs across the country to demand accountability and transparency for ICE. The administration is refusing to release information about people who have died shortly after being released from custody.

A federal judge just blocked Trump’s latest illegal executive order attacking mail-in voting in a lawsuit we co-led with a coalition of 23 AGs and one governor.

“The Postal Service has no authority to undermine free and fair elections, and it’s a disgrace that they’d even suggest it. We strongly condemn any effort to deny voters their rights, and we are already in court challenging the executive order this rule intends to implement.” -NB

Three dental practices in Southwest Washington reached settlements totaling more than $1 million to resolve allegations that they engaged in fraudulent billing practices that overcharged Medicaid.

If you live in Eastern Washington, Avista wants to raise your electric and gas rates, starting with a 13.9% increase to electric rates in January. These increases have shockingly little to do with providing quality service. We’re fighting to bring down costs and save Avista customers over $600M.

1/3: The federal administration is pushing an oil and gas program that would devastate the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska. The ecologically sensitive area is home to hundreds of species, including polar bears and caribou.

After recent attacks on signature gatherers, @atg.wa.gov Nick Brown is stepping up to ensure every Washingtonian gets to participate freely in their democracy. Dem AGs will always stand up to election interference of all forms.

Washington is a state that leads with love. We show up for the voiceless, embrace a spirit of service, and demand that our elected leaders do the same. We are not afraid of this moment. We’ve been here before and we shall overcome. 1/3

Today, we celebrate Juneteenth, commemorating June 19, 1865, when the last enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, finally learned of their freedom. As we honor this history, we celebrate Black joy, resilience, and the pioneers who fought for civil rights. 1/2

1/3: The Washington State Supreme Court today affirmed that Meta, owner of Facebook, must pay a $35 million campaign finance fine for violating Washington state law.

Knock that sh** off! Last week we sent a letter to 39 county prosecutors and more than 250 municipal attorneys offering our assistance in protecting the rights of those engaged in the initiative and referendum process, following reports of signature gatherers being harassed. AG Brown explains ⬇️

Wind in the sails of clean energy! We defeated the federal government’s illegal attempt to halt wind energy development. This is a huge win for Washington’s clean energy transition and growing green economy. https://www.atg.wa.gov/news/news-releases/ag-brown-defeats-trump-s-attack-wind-energy

We sent a letter today to 39 county prosecutors and more than 250 municipal attorneys offering our assistance in protecting the rights of Washingtonians to organize politically through the initiative and referendum process. There have been reports of harassment directed towards signature gatherers.

Watch the full keynote by clicking below ⬇️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=mn_t...

The federal administration has created more chaos and confusion with its ongoing culture war.

Graduating from law school in this moment in our country gives emerging professionals the challenge and the privilege to do things foundational to our democracy. 1/4

1/4: More than 11,000 Washingtonians will likely be eligible for restitution through a bipartisan multistate settlement with GS Labs, which ran COVID-19 testing sites. The settlement resolves claims that the company overcharged patients and failed to deliver timely COVID-19 test results.

In @columbian.com: AG Brown discusses how Trump threatens WA elections. States control elections, not the president. We’re working to keep our elections safe and secure. www.columbian.com/news/2026/ju...

Another Washington win: a federal court vacated the Trump administration’s illegal $100K tax on H-1B visas. This will save our state money and help us stay on the cutting edge of specialized research in critical industries like artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and medicine.

Our thoughts are with the survivors and families of those killed or missing in the Longview disaster. Washingtonians are generous people.

June is Gun Violence Awareness Month, and today, June 5th is National Gun Violence Awareness Day. Gun violence is tearing our communities apart, but it doesn’t have to be this way. 1/2

Scammers are targeting injured, Spanish-speaking workers in the PNW with seemingly-official communications regarding workers’ compensation. Stay alert! Washington state will never ask you to make a payment before you can receive workers’ compensation.