The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution provides protection to and opportunity for free speech in public forums, and the public meeting of a governing body (e.g., county board, city council) is ...

Below are selected “Ask MRSC” inquiries we have received from local governments throughout Washington State related to utilities and telecommunications. Click on any question to see the answer. These ...

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Registration closes on Friday, October 23 at 5 PM. We are also offering a in Lacey in September 2026 and have tentatively scheduled sessions for Spokane in April 2027 and Vancouver in May 2027. Define ...

On-Demand Webinars – Watch pre-recorded versions of our recent webinars, at your own convenience. PRA/OPMA E-Learning Courses – Free video courses for city/town elected officials on the Public Records ...

For those new to local government in Washington, it can be easy to focus on the statutory deadlines for adopting next year’s ...

Overview of MRSC Resources Getting Started: MRSC Resources for Public Utility Districts (PUDs) Getting Started: MRSC Resources for Water-Sewer Districts Utility Billing Utility Billing - Table of ...

On September 22, 2026, the Seattle City Council voted 7-2 to bar large grocery retailers from using shoppers' personal data to set prices. Mayor Katie Wilson then signed the ordinance, which takes ...

Think back to your first day at a new job. You likely remember the paperwork, introductions, tour of the building, and trying to remember the names of everyone you met. If you were lucky, your ...