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Court stays implementation of I-976
AWC responds to I-976 and resources for cities
Last chance to register for Wednesday’s PFML webinar
2019 election results will have far-reaching impacts
Year-end deadline for 46 B&O tax cities to make mandatory tax ordinance updates
CERB funding available
New guidance in accounting for and reporting leases
Sunshine Committee releases 2019 annual report
State affirmative action measure R-88 narrowly defeated
Where does cannabis revenue go?
Clean Energy Transformation Act proposed rules
Final report of Dig Law workgroup released
Public Works Board November meeting review
Order your city materials for the 2020 Census
Make it count! 2020 Census webinar on December 13
Public Works Board schedules public workshops on new broadband service access law
Grant funding offered for fish passage projects
New changes to recently updated Homelessness & Housing Toolkit
WSDOT City Safety Program call for projects
Housing Trust Fund accepting applications for multifamily housing preservation
Grants under HB 1923 awarded to 52 cities
AWC 2020 Legislative Priorities – Now is the time for your city to adopt its legislative agenda
New recommendations for Orca recovery
DOR Releases WA Sales Tax Rate Lookup mobile app
Public Works Board accepting grant applications for broadband project studies
Key takeaways from rural broadband workshop
CERB funding available
AWC webinar on 2019 B&O tax model ordinance
Coming soon: Paid Family Medical Leave benefits begin January 1
Department of Retirement Systems adopts new employer responsibility rules
2020 Census kicks off in less than six months
New NLC report: What cities should know about cybersecurity
Decision deadlines approaching for cities not partnered with FileLocal or state’s Business Licensing Service
Basic Law Enforcement Academy (BLEA) update
Washington Highway User Federation opens registration for annual transportation briefing
Autonomous Vehicle Work Group meets for final time this year
Check out AWC’s resources on the transportation-related Initiative 976
Funding available for new modular, homeless housing projects
Salmon Recovery Act rule changes being considered
Federal transit-oriented planning grants now available
Funding now available for new Defense Community Compatibility grants
Newly revised water system resources for review
Updated guidance on ‘piggybacking’
Preview the 2020 City Legislative Priorities
FCC cable order effective date set
Applications open for Drinking Water State Revolving Fund
Clean Energy Transition Act webinar
State Auditor’s Office hosting free local training
City B&O tax model ordinance update almost finalized
JLARC extends law enforcement mapping survey
AWC launches 2020 Census resource page
$2 million in mental health field response grants awarded to local law enforcement
L&I extends public comment period on new overtime rules
AWC needs your input on draft cannabis legislation
Auditor rolls out tips to help local governments #BeCyberSmart
Personal delivery devices can now be licensed
Grants for HB 1923 close soon
New online resource for affordable housing planning
Update on statewide Drug Take-back Program implementation
Rulemaking proposed for Oil Spill Contingency Rule – New hearing scheduled
Seeking feedback on cannabis related draft bills
Congratulations to the new Speaker of the House
Register for two free webinars covering FCC Order on cable franchising
Initiative 976 headed to voters with potential impacts to state and local transportation funding
Public Works Board approves $85 million in infrastructure loans
Space available at free rural broadband workshops
State Auditor announces hourly billing rate adjustment
Incentivizing the development of commercial office space
New state law incentivizes increased residential building capacity and density
Draft city B&O tax model ordinance sent out for review
L&I seeking feedback on proposed sick leave FAQ
JLARC reporting system reopened until August 28
Measure to repeal affirmative action initiative makes November ballot
The 2020 Census is hiring!
Law enforcement mapping system survey is now open
States & cities clash over potential opioid settlements
Public hearings coming up for proposed building code changes
Drinking Water Consolidation Study grants open
Reminder: Housing Trust Fund soliciting applications for affordable housing projects
Fish Consumption Rule in flux
JLARC recommends modification of the Multifamily Housing Tax Exemption program
Grant application period opens for freight rail capital projects
Guidebook on civilian-military land use now available to community planners
Rulemaking proposed for Oil Spill Contingency Rule
Learn how to advocate for your city during the legislative interim
Updates to City B&O tax model ordinance underway
Setting the stage for 2020
Public defense improvement grant applications open now
Washington Nonprofits and OFM releases 2020 Census resources
Law enforcement grant program due July 19!
PFML premium remittance & reporting due by July 31
Proposed overtime rules scheduled for a series of public hearings
Agency rulemaking begins on prevailing wage for landscape maintenance
NLC Housing Task Force releases report
Ecology releases 2020 water quality project funding list
Joint Transportation Committee hears report on city transportation funding needs
Feds seeking comments on changes to reporting blocked railroad crossings
Housing Trust Fund soliciting applications for affordable housing projects
Ruckelshaus Center releases report of new GMA vision & planning framework
Update on Ecology’s water resource policies
AWC files amicus in support of city rights-of-way in FCC legal challenge
AWC's legislative City Champion Award
Celebrating our 2019 City Champions and kicking off 2020
National League of Cities releases Micromobility Guide
Statewide initiatives and referenda update
“Keep Washington Working” bill signed into law; amends policy for when law enforcement can provide information to federal immigration authorities
Law enforcement training rulemaking adopted
Governor’s Smart Communities Award winners announced
L&I proposes new overtime rule
JLARC public records reporting now open
HB 1087 establishes new, long-term care insurance program funded by employee premiums
I-1000 to take effect July 28 – no mandates for local government
DRS announces new employer pension contribution rates
PFML premium remittance and reporting begins July 1
B&O tax surcharge on services
Nonresident sales tax changes take effect July 1, 2019
City B&O tax model ordinance update
Attorney General adopts new tribal consent and consultation policy
Ecology launches statewide recycling education campaign – Recycle Right
Rulemaking announced for railroad oil spill planning
New resource to identify project grant and loan funding
Newly passed affordable housing bills require city action on tight timelines
2019 was a solid session for cities – now we look ahead to 2020
Infrastructure funding takes a hit again, but some good news for public works contracting
A busy year for Washington transportation policy
Addressing the behavioral health system: improvements made, more work to be done
Tough budget decisions amid new revenue
Non-housing land use and planning bills
Many open government bills introduced, few become law
Economic development wins and losses
General government grab bag
Plastics, recycling, and orcas drive environmental policy changes for cities
A few major energy policy bills enacted this year
Key public safety and cannabis issues addressed this session
2019 Legislature passes an array of personnel bills
Progress made towards a systems approach to correct fish-blocking culverts
Late breaking proposal stabilizes and strengthens toxic cleanup and prevention systems
Affordable housing takes center stage; slower year on homelessness
Initiative 976 headed to voters; potential impacts to state and local transportation funding
2019 session adjourns on time – a solid session for cities
Legislature reaches deal on final state budget in last days of session
Graduated REET and state service B&O tax bills pass as part of state operating budget revenue package
Late-breaking MTCA bill a big win for cities, but it is not without risk
AWC priority housing bill passes during budget negotiations
Final status of recycling-related bills
Affirmative action initiative passed by Legislature, will become law
New law requires a searchable database of land use decisions
Legislature passed bills heard by Finance Committee on Friday
AWC’s public records reporting fix bill passes Legislature
May 15 is the deadline for submitting 2018 lodging tax reports
Legislature passes Governor’s broadband bill
Sunshine Committee recommendation bill passes Legislature
State passes transportation budget over weekend, heads to Governor
Amended public works bid limit bill passes Legislature
SR-167, I-405 tolling and bonding bill passes Legislature
First-responder occupational disease compromise bill signed by Governor
AWC requests veto on $300 million LEOFF 2 transfer bill
Bill proposing new requirements for state-paid stormwater fees passes Legislature
Firefighters’ pension levy bill passes with modifications
Paint stewardship bill returns from the dead, passes Legislature
Last minute fix made in key density bill
Opioid treatment bill advances to Governor for signature
Trueblood settlement bill unanimously passes Legislature
Hate crimes bill passes Legislature
Legislature passes bill related to informant and eyewitness evidence
Animal fighting bill delivered to Governor
Final week of session is here!
Data tool explores Transportation Benefit District revenues threatened by I-976
Trueblood bill passes House
Tax bills related to operating budget move out of committees
Senate refuses to concur on changes to firefighters’ pension levy bill
$300 million LEOFF 2 transfer bill advances to the Senate
City pavement data reporting reform bill signed into law
Firefighter safety best practices bill signed into law
Bill concerning the electrification of transportation signed into law
Union dues bill passes Legislature
Robot delivery device bill passes Legislature
Motorized foot scooter bill passes Legislature
Affirmative action initiative gets joint hearing in the Legislature
House amends and passes public works bid limit bill
Bill establishing new law enforcement grant program passes Senate
Behavioral health community facilities bill passes House
New legal framework for short-term rentals passes the Legislature
Self-help housing bill passes House without REET exemption
Pollinator habitat protection bill passes Legislature
Parks deannexation bill passes Legislature
House passes Governor’s broadband bill
City support needed to keep AWC’s public records bill alive
Opioid treatment bill passes House
Voluntary site cleanup for housing bill passes Legislature
Drug Take-Back Program rules released for comment
Chemical Action Plan bill passes Legislature
Amended version of 911 local tax option bill passes House
Smoke alarm bill passes House
Domestic violence reform bill passes Legislature
Firearm removal and protection orders bill passes Legislature
House amends and passes bill dealing with property in impounded vehicles
Legislature passes marijuana convictions vacations bill
Wrongful death bill passes Legislature
Final cutoff looms while budget negotiations are ongoing
Help needed to pass public works bid limit bill
Opportunity to join coalition letter of support for AWC priority housing bill
Key density bill passes Senate and retains local authority
Action needed to support MTCA reforms
Bill changing firefighters’ pension levy spending options passes House
Affordable housing development by religious organizations bill amended
Trueblood bill advances in House
Bill sets new state goal for food waste reduction
Broadband access gains momentum in both Washingtons
House committee moves public records availability bill
Opioid treatment bill advances in House
Bill establishing new law enforcement grant program advances
Delivery robot bill passes Senate
Senate amends and passes union dues bill
First-responder occupational disease compromise bill passes Senate
Tiny house communities bill passes Legislature
Priority REET bill passes Legislature
Self-help housing companion bills diverge
Department of Revenue Partnership meetings
Bill addressing impaired driving amended in Senate
2018 lodging tax report deadline approaching
On-site sewage systems bill passes Legislature
B&O tax annual filer and apportionment bills pass
House B&O surcharge proposal potential impacts on city utilities
Bill addressing sexual assault kits passes the Legislature
Three budget messages to deliver to legislators
The home stretch – three weeks left to make an impact
Public works bid limit bill amendments impact small works roster
Bill to increase local option tax to fund 911 services
Status of recycling and plastics reduction bills
Wrongful death bill advances
House PERS 1 COLA bill moves out of fiscal committee
First-responder occupational disease bill passes committee
State Treasurer introduces new online directory of state grant and loan programs
Save the date: Public Records Act University
Broadband bills divert PWTF dollars
Transportation budgets pass both chambers, head to negotiations
Marijuana convictions vacations bill amended in the House
Tiny house communities bill amended to allow student builders
Ecology requests timely changes to drought response
Lone condo liability reform bill retains key elements after passing House
Transparency of local utility taxes bill in House Rules Committee
B&O apportionment bill in Rules Committee
Annual B&O tax filing deadline bill awaiting further action in Senate Rules Committee
Hearing on new tax bills for Senate operating budget
Budgets, budgets, budgets
Senate proposed budgets released & House-proposed budget floor action
Senate budget proposal includes restructuring MTCA
House and Senate transportation budget proposals released last week
House and Senate use PWTF dollars to support broadband efforts
AWC’s economic priority bill scheduled for Ways & Means hearing
House delivery robot bill scheduled for Senate hearing
$300 million LEOFF 2 transfer bills scheduled for executive action
House Transportation Committee to hear bill on state aviation coordination commission
Bill updates multidisciplinary approach to child abuse investigations
Housing issues come into focus in the home stretch
Bill makes changes to hate crimes and creates a workgroup
Bill aims to standardize firearm removal associated with protection orders
Bill defines and establishes requirements for school resource officers
Bill addresses personal belongings in impounded vehicles
Hearing scheduled for bills implementing new House budget taxes & extending tax structure study
House–proposed budgets released
House releases proposed budgets this week
Mobile home park home siting bill improves out of the House
Public works bid limit bill moves to House for public hearing
Public contracting “piggybacking” bill moves to house for hearing
Design-build bidding bill scheduled for Senate committee hearing
Facial recognition and data privacy bill heard in House
Public disclosure exemption bill heard in Senate last week
Cities’ economic development bill needs your help
Property tax cap bill introduced but not yet heard
Annual B&O tax filing deadline bill advances
B&O apportionment bill scheduled to move out of committee
Industrial insurance claim confidentiality bill moves to Senate for public hearing
Bill prohibiting employers from seeking salary history scheduled for Senate hearing
Emergency work zone bill scheduled in Senate Transportation Committee
First-responder occupational disease bill scheduled for hearing
Plastic bag ban and stewardship bills on the move in the House
Bill to count inmates and custodial patients for redistricting purposes
Bill addressing cyber crimes will be heard in Senate
Grandfathering ADU bill will be heard in the House
Bill allows tribal documents to be automatically admissible in court
Bill to address law enforcement coordinated response to missing Native American women
Record number of bills introduced and budget release expected next week
Bump stock buy-back program bill passes and goes into effect immediately
Bill proposes changes to firefighters’ pension levy
Changes to State Auditor reporting requirements
Motorized scooter bill passes House and gets scheduled for Senate public hearing
AWC-supported pavement data reporting bill set for Senate hearing
New LEOFF 2 pension bills introduced
Bill proposing new requirement on state paid stormwater fees scheduled for House hearing
First-responder occupational disease compromise bill set for Senate hearing
First quarter PFML payment and reporting changed to July 31
Sunshine Committee bill scheduled for Senate public hearing
AWC’s public records reporting improvement bill scheduled for Senate hearing
Bill that would eliminate advisory votes on tax increases set for committee vote
Public records exemption bill scheduled for Senate public hearing
Hearing scheduled for B&O apportionment bill
Status of affordable housing bills at cutoff
Change to B&O tax deadline for annual filers passes House
ADU bills continue to improve for cities
Bill requiring smoke detection devices advances to the House
Round up of land use bills after cutoff
Opioid treatment bill moves to the House
Summary of environmental bills at cutoff
Transparency of local utility taxing districts bill amended
Bill to encourage pollinator habitat passes Senate
Density bill improves for cities
Enhanced State Treasurer services moving forward with a change
Vacating cannabis misdemeanor convictions bill advances
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Bills addressing protection orders advance
Bill to provide immunity from prostitution charges in limited circumstances advances
Bill that requires actions by officers in response to domestic violence continues to move
Bill that helps fire departments recover cleanup costs passes House
Bill concerning criminal penalties for licensed marijuana retailers moves to Senate
Bill addressing impaired driving statutes moves to the Senate
New prevailing wage rates for landscape maintenance
2019 Session passes the halfway mark
Wayfair implementation increases city sales tax collections
Bill to expand alternatives to arrest, creates grant program, advances to Senate
Ecology’s recycling market response bill passes the House
Plastic product stewardship bill passes Senate in very different form
Narrowed version of SEPA exemption bill for homeless housing passes Senate
Public works contracting modernization bill passes out of Senate
PFML technical fix moves to Senate
Community forest bill passes out of Senate as a pilot program
Trueblood settlement bill advances
New transportation package, Forward Washington, moves out of committee
Senate passes privacy bill limiting use of facial recognition technology
Public records exemption bill passes House
Progress made on AWC’s public records reporting bill
Update on our BLEA priority
Bill clarifies role of municipal courts to enter temporary protection orders
Open public meeting expansion bill waiting for vote
House passes expansion of volunteer firefighter pension benefits
House passes rural development and opportunity zone bill
Bill to provide for a continuum of care for behavioral health patients advances
Wrongful death bill passes Senate
Proposal to allow tiny house communities passes Senate
Animal fighting bill advances
Public works bills passed House and heading to Senate
Plastic bag and straw bills pass Senate
On-site sewage systems bill passes Senate
Two condo liability reform bills switch to other chamber
Found property bill passes House
House heard proposed changes to Voting Rights Act
Focus is on floor action, while budget challenges continue to loom
Proposed changes to Voting Rights Act pass Senate
Density bill gets worse for cities coming out of the Appropriations Committee
Status of bills on homelessness at cutoff
Status of affordable housing bills at cutoff
Summary of environmental bills after first cutoff deadlines
Status of public safety and criminal justice bills
Union dues bills progress in Legislature
Delivery robot bills move out of House and Senate transportation committees
Motorized foot scooter regulation bills move forward
Wrongful death bills advance
Cannabis bills that have died
L&I responds to AWC petition for emergency prevailing wage rulemaking
Some cannabis bills advance
SEPA exemption bill for temporary shelters and encampments continues to move
Round up of land use bills after cutoff
Governor’s broadband bills on the move
Local government records reporting bill advances
Wayfair implementation increases city sales tax collections
Bill reauthorizes tax structure work group and adds city voice
First cutoff passes – Now it’s time to start talking about the budget
AWC testifies in opposition to pension bill
State bank proposal introduced, but fails to advance
Legislature to hold hearings on I-976, limiting state and local taxes, fees, and TBDs
New 10-year transportation funding package proposed in the Senate
U.S. Supreme Court decides excessive fines forfeiture case against state
Pavement condition data reporting bill set for public hearing
Senate transportation network company bill set for hearing has preemptive provisions
Modernization of government procurement update
Call to action on AWC’s economic development bill
Legislative records bill dies in committee, but several others move forward
Clarifying “piggybacking” requirements
ADU bills diverge in the House and the Senate
House substitute version of density bill passes first hurdle
Fiscal committees begin hearing housing priority bills
Bill aims to codify Boise case on rights of homeless to survive
Bill addressing impaired driving continues to move
Bill that proposes to modernize business crimes passes House
Bill to help survivors of trafficking and prostitution passes out of House
Legislature approaches first cutoff deadline as Olympia thaws out
New “livability” density bill introduced, will be heard this week
AWC priority housing investment bills continue to move and need your support!
Another graduated REET for housing bill
Another set of ADU bills
Bill incentivizes cities to establish housing affordability zones
Bill would create community forest grant program
After a snow delay, Multifamily Tax Exemption bills will be heard
Substitute version of HPA and bulkheads bill moves forward
Senate version of plastic packaging stewardship bill on the move
Updates on public disclosure exemption bills
House committee to hear bill on local government ranked choice voting
Public hearing held on legislative records bill
Opioid treatment bills advance, adds requirements for jails
Bill to address placement of sexually violent predators scheduled for hearing
PERS 1 COLA bill gets public hearing rescheduled
Bills to address hate crimes and add criteria for protection orders
Legislation to protect minors from sexual exploitation
Bills to protect animals scheduled for public hearings
Bill makes changes to driving with a suspended license laws
Motorized foot scooter companion bill
Utility lien bill gets new title and bill number
Hauler recycling bill up for a hearing in the Senate
State considers opportunities to reinvest in critical infrastructure challenges
Bill to allow municipal cannabis retail gets a hearing
Snow closes the Capitol
Motorized foot scooter bill to be heard this week
Watch testimony on one of AWC’s priorities – culvert funding
Bill to regulate religious homeless encampments returns
Bill would create a new legal framework for short-term rentals
Bill restricts annexation covenants for utility services
Companion short plat bill will be heard
B&O tax filer deadline to align with federal tax day
Bill expanding uses for city traffic safety cameras set for hearing
Bill to require public fleets to become electric by late 2020s
Bill would turn Public Works Trust Fund into State Infrastructure Bank
Public records inspection availability bill set for hearing
House to hear bill on restricting weapons in libraries and parks
AWC’s economic development bill amended and voted out of committee
Hearing set for legislative public records bill
Bill makes changes to Growth Management Hearings Board
Local tax flexibility
Proposed changes to public works bidding process
Public works contracting bill updates
Companion Park Benefit District bill gets a hearing
Bills to restore Public Works Trust Fund for infrastructure receive hearings
Small city Multifamily Tax Exemption bill to be heard in Ways & Means
Basic Law Enforcement Academy wait times reduction bill moves
Paid Family & Medical Leave technical fix bill gets second hearing
First-responder occupational disease bills get hearings
Committee to hear bill on PERS 1 COLA
House’s version of a housing and density bill is introduced
Bill would help fire departments recover cleanup costs
Firearm seizure and restricted access related to domestic violence and protection orders
Preemption of cities ability to impose employee-based taxes
Bill proposing community service for litterers advances
AGO request bill would consolidate traffic LFOs
New bills would restore PWTF resources
Recycling market response bills offer a mix of solutions
Open meetings bill scheduled for public hearing
Bill proposes new requirement on state paid stormwater fees
Municipal electric utilities planning efforts for transportation electrification
Proposal to increase fines for violators of High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes
Bills to secure funding for the Transportation Improvement Board
Proposed changes to city pavement conditions reports
Cities banned from attaching some utility liens
Bills related to union dues collection and union security scheduled for hearings
Bill prohibiting employers from seeking salary history scheduled for hearing
Survey for elected officials on experiences with Target Zero
Proposal to change GMA urban services definition
GMA housing element expansion bill
Tiny homes bill receives a hearing
AWC-supported public records bill scheduled for hearing
New local housing revenue ideas emerge
Bills affecting public works contracting thresholds
A new minimum density bill, with implications for Sound Transit
Bill to authorize financing for local government infrastructure
Two Sunshine Committee bills scheduled for Friday hearing
Legislature to hear bills restricting government use of new technologies
Law enforcement behavioral health grant bill gets public hearing
Bill creating efficiencies in adoption of council-manager government scheduled for hearing
Cities testify in support of AWC’s economic development priority bill
Nonprofit homeownership development companion bill will be heard
Senate version of wrongful death bill advances
Bill regulates use of automated license plate recognition systems
Bill authorizes creation of a municipal police district
Bill allows local governments to receive a cannabis retail license
Call before you dig bill
2018 Lodging tax expenditure data reporting site now open
I-940 “fix” bill passes Legislature
Simplification of B&O tax apportionment
More than 1,400 bills have been introduced so far in 2019
Three bills address barriers to building condos
Governor’s request energy efficiency bill up for a hearing
Smoke alarm bill may create unfunded mandate
Orca task force recommendation bill on HPA and bulkheads
Self-help housing bill has House companion
REET bill introduced in the House
The House adds more bills expanding property tax exemption for affordable housing
Bills addressing affordable housing development by religious organizations
AWC priority bill encouraging investments in affordable & supportive housing
Bill streamlines annexations of unincorporated islands
“Best available science” for critical area planning bill is heard
Bill proposes changes to mobile home park home siting
Cannabis home grow and delivery bills to be heard
Food truck bill gets a hearing
I-940 “fix” bill passes the House
Bill authorizes regulation of the open carrying of firearms in public meetings
Senate version of wrongful death bill advances
Two pension bills scheduled for public hearings
Legislators introduce Governor’s behavioral health bills
Rural development and opportunity zone act scheduled for hearing
Committee will hold hearing on broadband expansion bill
AWC economic development priority bill set for public hearing
AWC seeking city feedback on facial recognition privacy bill
Treasurer’s proposal to provide enhanced investment services
Bills address voluntary cleanup of contaminated properties
Prohibition on local governments’ toll authority
Military surplus vehicle bill to be heard
Creation of parks benefit districts provides new revenue options
Hearings on sidewalk delivery devices
Bill allows certain cities to directly impose lodging tax
Work underway to address “unintended consequences” of prevailing wage changes
2019 Legislative Session starts off with a fast pace
Bill creates a private right of action for motorcycle profiling
Chemical Action Plans bill scheduled for Thursday
Foreclosure protection efforts continue this session
Several bills address the proliferation of plastics
Proposed changes to the Voting Rights Act
Several bills expand property tax exemption for affordable housing
Self-help housing sales tax and REET exemption bill up for a hearing
Bill proposes to extend city authority to use REET for housing and homelessness
Wrongful death bills are back this year
Bill proposes to raise the burden of proof in forfeiture hearings
Bill proposing community service for litterers gets a hearing
Senate version of public defense funding bill will be heard
A flurry of Growth Management Act bills in the Senate
Bill to reduce wait time for basic law enforcement training gets a hearing
Public works small works roster bill to be heard
FMSIB annual report
Transportation cameras bill allows use in prosecution of crimes
Senate Remote Testimony Pilot Program expanded to public
Bill restricting cannabis business siting is scheduled for a committee vote
Cannabis home grows bill gets a hearing
I-940 “fix” bills are on the fast track
Senate work session on draft transportation package
Washington infrastructure receives a “C” grade
Adult family home bill gets a public hearing
New legislation requires prepaid postage for all elections
NLC comments on Opportunity Zones tax breaks
Hearing held on Sunshine Committee recommendations bill
Injured worker benefit payment bill set for hearing
Firefighter safety bill scheduled for hearing
Bill would allow state to invest pension assets of first-class cities
Secretary of State certifies I-976, car tab initiative, to Legislature
Bill creates a pilot for cities to hire homeless
Sign on to support funding for homelessness prevention
2019 Legislative Session is here!
Settlement approved in Trueblood case
Study bill to create a disaster planning work group
Hearing scheduled for public defense services funding bill
Governor announces initiative to pardon marijuana misdemeanors
Initiative 940 "fix" bills scheduled for a hearing
Bill restricting cannabis business siting gets a hearing
Transparency of local taxing districts
DRS releases annual financial report on state pension systems
DRS announces 2019 retirement planning seminars for public employees
JLARC releases public records data brief
AWC will file amicus supporting city rights-of-way
I-976 aims to reduce motor vehicle fees & limit Transportations Benefit Districts
Local governments are eligible for Automated Driving System demonstration grants
Premiums have begun – Cities have unanswered PFML implementation questions
A mixed review of the Governor’s proposed budget
Governor releases 2019 budget proposals
Orca Task Force’s recommendations highlighted in Governor’s budget
State Auditor’s Office updates
Governor announces proposal on clean energy and reducing greenhouse gases
Sixteen rural cities receive 2018 CDBG awards
Labor & Industries proposing updated rules that could double overtime exemption threshold
Prefiled bill proposes additional restrictions to cannabis business siting
New year, new leave law: PFML premium collection begins in 2019!
Governor announces plan to significantly increase community-based behavioral health treatment system
WFOA announces 2019 class schedule
Prevailing Wage Agency system updates
City transportation needs discussed at recent Joint Transportation Committee
Commerce releases new buildable lands report guidelines
Round two of Behavioral Health Facilities grant program opens
The mid-term elections and Washington cities
WSDOT survey for users of Interstate 5 in Thurston County
AWC response to FCC franchise rule making
Eyman submits initiative to reduce car tabs
Archives offers free public records trainings
Public Records Task Force hears from local government leaders
Opportunity Zones provide investment incentive for low-income areas
ESD releases PFML toolkit to assist employers
New law may require your agency to send child support payments electronically
Select Committee on Pension Policy votes in support of Plan 1 COLA
Online tool shows local student homelessness data
Provide feedback to Ecology on update to Critical Aquifer Recharge Area Guidance
Initiative 940 – What happens next?
Commerce hosts final workshops on civilian-military compatibility planning
Deadline approaches for cities to adopt the model license threshold
House Finance Committee briefing on B&O tax apportionment workgroup report
New FCC rules preempt cities on small cell deployment
FCC proposes new rules on cable franchise fees
Senate Republicans propose behavioral health package
AWC fights for local decision-making in new amicus brief
Streamflow restoration grant application closes October 31
Bothell and AWC advocate for new economic development tools
EAP overtime exemption rulemaking underway
Select Committee on Pension Policy discusses potential Plan 1 COLA
Public records task force holds second meeting
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Do you have ash trees in your parks or streetscapes? Read this
Statewide inventory of untested sexual assault kits complete
Spots available at SAO BARS Roundtable events
Commerce hosting civilian-military compatibility planning workshops
B&O tax apportionment workgroup report completed
AWC collecting information on city adoption of the model license threshold
Final weeks to comment on Western WA stormwater manual
Reminder: Draft stormwater permits workshops & webinars
Innovations and Partnerships in Transportation Conference
AWC finalizes 2019 Legislative Priorities
Budget and campaign season are in full swing
New prevailing wage rates creating sticker shock for cities
Public records task force holds first meeting
The Puget Sound Action Agenda is open for public comment
B&O tax apportionment workgroup nearing final recommendations
Planning for small cell wireless infrastructure
CERB rural broadband program accepting loan grant applications
Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation information session
Deadline approaching for BLS partner cities to adopt model license provisions
Drug take-back program in rulemaking
Ninth Circuit decision on criminalizing homelessness
ESD is seeking city feedback on PFML Phase 3 rules
I-940 will go to the ballot
Municipal stormwater permits out for comment
Limited grant opportunity – Quality indigent defense assessments
Tips for using the legislature’s website for bill information
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Paid family and medical leave is coming to Washington – is your city ready?
AWC participates in Autonomous Vehicle Work Group subcommittees
Settlement reached in Trueblood case
Bellevue resolution honors Chinese-American veterans
Reports submitted to the Legislature on domestic violence reforms
USDA public works funding for rural communities