Just like in other contexts, the solution to a shortage is to provide abundant supply—more home choices and options throughout our communities. Indeed, the data shows that Washington needs to add one ...
Marquet’s central lesson is that great leaders don’t create followers, they create more leaders by giving people authority ...
In April 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) adopted a final rule establishing accessibility requirements for state and local government websites and mobile ...
Washington is home to approximately 130 data centers, 10th-highest of any US state. As proposals for large data centers continue to increase, Washington local governments face major policy challenges.
This year the Washington State Legislature continued to consider and pass new laws intended to strengthen and protect our state’s election systems. These changes address access to elections services, ...
Following each of MRSC's finance bootcamps, we generally get a few inquiries regarding sweeping interest, which is discussed during the investments segment of the training. For those unfamiliar with ...
This blog includes brief summaries and analysis of eight bills related to land use planning and housing that were passed during the most recent Washington State legislative session and signed into law ...
Agency use of Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) is on the rise. ALPRs can be an effective investigative and enforcement tool given their ability to quickly capture and transmit vehicle data to ...
As I mentioned in PRA 2025 – A Year in Flux in January, we have been watching the progress of SB 6002 (aka “The Driver Privacy Act”) in the Washington State ...
Counties, cities, and towns in Washington have a responsibility to plan for and regulate land use and development under the state Growth Management Act and other statutes. These public ...
There is a loneliness epidemic in the United States. A 2025 American Psychological Association survey found that over half of U.S. adults felt isolated (54%), left out (50%), or lonely (50%). Nearly ...