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Missing middle housing made up nearly 20% of Spokane's permitted units in 2025, up from just 3% to 4% a few years earlier, reports @Planetizen. The jump follows zoning changes allowing more small multifamily homes.

Read more: https://t.co/pfTlxoqiq8

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An important survey from our friends at @Association of Washington Cities! Be sure to share your thoughts before June 26th:

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If your agency runs license plate readers, the rules just changed. SB 6002 limits how ALPR data can be used, shared, and kept, and bans collection at schools, courts, and health care sites.

MRSC's Harry Boesche shares guidance for staying compliant: https://t.co/zSA1OsiFFH

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Monroe city administrator Deborah Knight is retiring May 31 after more than two decades serving Snohomish County cities.

Read her reflections on her career and local government in the Snohomish County Tribune: https://t.co/FwgqbtUHVC

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What can a local government do when a member of the public threatens or harasses its staff?

More than you might think. From codes of conduct to de-escalation training to court protection orders, MRSC's Jill Dvorkin walks through the options: https://t.co/nXdMDE9Txm

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An interesting proposed ordinance prohibiting feeding wildlife. Read more from the @Salish Current:

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Washington's new Driver Privacy Act exempts automated license plate reader (ALPR) data from public disclosure.

Read more from MRSC's Sarah Doar to see what the exemption covers: https://t.co/xEaV7B4nrL

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With millions of fans heading to 11 U.S. cities for the FIFA World Cup, local health officials are preparing for everything from measles outbreaks to extreme heat.

Stateline's Shalina Chatlani covers how cities are getting ready.

Read the article at https://t.co/3B3abUvcSv

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In celebration of National Public Works Week, we encourage you to watch this video from @Pierce County!

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If your agency uses Flock Safety or another ALPR system, Washington's new Driver Privacy Act changes what you can disclose under the PRA. And it's already in effect.

MRSC's Sarah Doar has the details in her blog: https://t.co/l5jF39NE2l

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Happy National EMS Week, and thank you to the EMS personnel!

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Hiring, comp time, sick leave, COBRA — local government HR questions answered.

MRSC's Flannary Collins recaps the most common questions from our recent Employment Law Essentials webinar.

Read the full post at https://t.co/RURGDuwTd7

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What makes employee recognition programs work in local government? Research analyst and writer Alicia Bones spoke with staff from Washington jurisdictions to find out what they've built, what's worked, and what others can learn from their experience.

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With the FIFA World Cup next month, drones are becoming a key public safety tool for state and local agencies. @Route Fifty covers what a new Center for Internet Security report recommends.

Read the full article at https://t.co/rEyK4h5Di1

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Don't miss out -- the @Washington State Department of Commerce is hosting federal grant writing workshops in North Central and Eastern Washington in June!
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The penny is gone — now what? Our finance consultant Eric Lowell breaks down how Washington's new rounding law affects cash transactions at local government service counters.

Read the full post at https://t.co/otjXmlO9Py

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Very cool, @Washington State Department of Commerce!
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Is your agency prepared to protect its essential records in a disaster? MRSC Communication Coordinator Leah LaCivita covers Washington's framework for keeping critical records safe and recoverable.

Read the full post at https://t.co/wFyjzzofiU

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Worth a read if you're thinking about a driverless vehicle future in your municipality! @Route Fifty

https://t.co/aNY71BJCbV

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Some interesting opportunities from @ELGL: Engaging Local Government Leaders!
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