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2025 Bill Expands Services Subject to Retail Sales Tax MRSC

2025 Personnel Legislation Round-Up MRSC

The Oath of Office for Local Elected Officials MRSC

2025 Revisions to Washington Paid Family Medical Leave, Paid Sick Leave, and More MRSC

Ready for Kick Off? Washington Prepares to Welcome the Beautiful Game in 2026 MRSC

Simplicity and Streamlining: Using Small Works, Vendor, and Consultant Rosters MRSC

Benefits and Challenges of Non-Traditional Work Schedules in Local Government MRSC

2025 New Legislation Impacting Employment-Related Public Records MRSC

Using Unit Lot Subdivisions to Increase the Local Housing Supply MRSC

Building Trust and Transparency in Local Government Through Citizen Academies MRSC

Reducing Local Street Speed Limits in Bellevue: Safety Starts on Your Street – Part 2 MRSC

Immigration Regulation and the Role of Local Governments MRSC

Running for Local Office? Filing Week Begins May 5 MRSC

How Lakewood Addresses Homelessness After the Grants Pass Ruling MRSC

Shared Spaces – Tips to Balance Use of Public Facilities MRSC

Traffic Camera Use by Local Governments: Considerations, Limitations, and Pitfalls to Avoid MRSC

2024 Brings New Firearm Control Laws MRSC

Impending Deadline of January 1 to Address SB 5290’s New Development Timelines MRSC

Changing Your Zoning Code to Accommodate Housing and Shelters for the Homeless MRSC

Centering Equity in Climate Plans and Programs MRSC

OPMA Practice Tips and Checklists MRSC

Six Housing and Planning Bills that Help Washington Communities Confront the Housing Crisis MRSC

Major Changes to Washington's Housing Laws MRSC

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Efforts in Washington State MRSC

2023 Legislative Updates to Modernize and Streamline Local Project Review MRSC

Increasing Local Housing Supply Through Missing Middle Housing MRSC

Tax Increment Financing Now Available to Some Washington Local Governments MRSC

Use of Generative AI by Local Governments MRSC

Historic Infrastructure Funding Opportunities Open to Local Governments MRSC

Can We Use REET Funds for That? MRSC

Salary Increases Coming in 2024 for Many Special Purpose District Officials MRSC

Rights and Limits on Filming in Public Facilities MRSC

New Law on Drug Possession, Use Takes Effect July 1, 2023 MRSC

Meeting the Challenge of Washington’s New Clean Buildings Standard MRSC

Parking Reform Advances Climate Action, Housing Affordability, and More: Part 1 MRSC

Safely Using Incentives in Public Engagement Activities MRSC

Using Affordable Housing Overlay Zones to Reduce the Risk of Displacement MRSC

Multi-Year Levy Lid Lifts: A Tool for Coping with Inflation? MRSC

Digging Into Public Works: Training and Technical Assistance MRSC

Police, Mental Health Professionals Partner to Improve 911 Response MRSC

When First Amendment Rights and Public Meetings Clash MRSC

Complete Streets Flourishing in Washington MRSC

Implementation Strategies for Climate Action and Sustainability Plans, Part 1 MRSC

Protecting Your Local Brand: Federal, State, and Local Strategies MRSC

Tips for Government Bodies Meeting Remotely MRSC

Affordable Housing and the Impact of Short-Term Rentals MRSC

Can We Spend Lodging Tax Funds on That? MRSC

Supporting/Opposing Ballot Measures and Candidates MRSC

New Interactive Map, Webpage Highlight Local Climate Plans MRSC

New PRA Exemption Available to Protect Employee Safety MRSC

Local Governments Now Required to Have Data-Sharing Agreements MRSC

A Duty to All is a Duty to No One: Understanding the Public Duty Doctrine MRSC

Camping Revisited: U.S. Supreme Court Changes the Landscape of Penalizing Public Sleeping MRSC

Clarifications for Filing the Notice of Completion MRSC

Introducing the PRA & Records Management Technology Guide! MRSC

12 Examples of Short-Term Vacation Rental Regulations MRSC

Reducing Barriers for Childcare Facilities, Part 2 MRSC

New Legislation Related to Climate and the Natural Environment MRSC

Funding Local Affordable Housing Efforts MRSC

Local Government Initiatives for Green Buildings in Washington: Policies, Codes, and Incentives MRSC

New Mandatory ADA Standards for Local Government Websites and Apps MRSC

Local Government Catching Up with Airbnb and Other Short-Term Transient Rental Businesses MRSC

Climate Change: What Can Local Governments Do? MRSC

CPI Changes for Washington Indices Effective January 1 MRSC

FCC’s Declaratory Ruling on 5G Small Cell Wireless Facilities MRSC

Pickleball: Made with Love in Washington MRSC

Micro-Units: Another Tool in your Affordable Housing Toolbelt MRSC

Building for Bicycles: Safe Roads & Recreational Use Immunity MRSC

Implicit Price Deflator Falls Below 1% for Setting 2021 Property Taxes MRSC

A New Climate Planning Tool for Local Governments MRSC

Walking on Murky Waters: The New PRA Exemption for Religious Affiliation MRSC

Introducing Josh Klika, Procurement & Contracting Consultant MRSC

Financial Management: The “Big Picture,” Part 1 MRSC

New AGO Opinion Concludes the OPMA Allows a Governing Body to Meet via Telephone or Video Conference MRSC

How Can Local Governments Celebrate the Holidays? MRSC

The Culverts Case: An Overview and Potential Implications for Local Governments MRSC

EU’s General Data Protection Regulation: Does It Apply to Your Agency? MRSC

Impact Fees — Local Government Do’s and Don’ts MRSC

Dealing with Housing Displacement in Your Comprehensive Plan MRSC

Is Your Community Age Friendly? MRSC

Tips for Avoiding OPMA Violations MRSC

Succession Planning: Navigating the Incoming Wave MRSC

WVRA: To Change or Not to Change? MRSC

What Is a 15-Minute City? (And Why You Should Care) MRSC

Visualizing Compatible Density MRSC

New Guidance for Obligating Remaining ARPA Funds MRSC

Homelessness and the Limits of Enforcement MRSC

Utility Late Fee/Shutoff Moratorium Expires September 30: Now What? MRSC

U.S. Supreme Court Upholds Censuring Members of a Governing Body MRSC

The Importance of Urban Design for Your Community MRSC

What’s Next for Planning in Washington? MRSC

Prayer & Pledges—Should You or Shouldn’t You? MRSC

What’s New with Form 1099? MRSC

A Recycling Crisis in Washington? MRSC

Alternative Fuel Requirement Deadline Fast Approaching MRSC

Why Are We (Sometimes) So Protective of Public Records? MRSC

Governor Inslee Ends the COVID-19 Emergency MRSC

Where Do Our Sales Taxes Go? MRSC

Ninth Circuit Holds Reed v. Town of Gilbert Does Not Extend to Commercial Speech MRSC

Financing Tools for Downtown Revitalization MRSC