Municipal Research and Services Center

08/21/2026

Washington lawmakers passed several elections-related bills in 2026, affecting voter registration challenges, voter privacy, and the Washington Voting Rights Act. MRSC Legal Consultant Linda Gallagher summarizes key changes in her recent blog.

Read more: https://zurl.co/jz8dp

08/20/2026

Tacoma City Council is considering joining Pierce County's Unified Regional Approach to homelessness. News reporter Joel Moreno covers the proposal and its potential implications for regional coordination.

https://zurl.co/hmzD9

City leaders in Tacoma could soon join a countywide effort to coordinate homelessness services as Pierce County seeks to replace a patchwork of local responses

08/20/2026

An important development in helping local governments stop cyberattacks! Thanks for sharing State Auditor's Office.

https://zurl.co/UpJxp

ICYMI: Assistance for local governments that oversee water utilities for their communities.

08/19/2026

The 2026 legislative session brought several changes to local government revenue tools, including new sales tax authority and expanded uses for existing revenues. Read our recent blog from MRSC finance consultant Eric Lowell for a summary.

Read more: https://zurl.co/Lc1Wa

08/18/2026

Flock Safety is reducing data retention and adding new safeguards as communities and lawmakers raise concerns. State Standard reporter Amanda Watford examines the growing debate.

https://zurl.co/TDXD4

Flock Safety is tightening privacy and oversight controls for its nationwide network of automated license plate readers as more communities pull back from the technology and lawmakers across the political spectrum push for new restrictions.

08/18/2026

An interesting development for !

https://zurl.co/i8rxa

The 41 projects to receive grants were selected from 103 applicants seeking more than $11.6 billion.

08/17/2026

2026 laws affect workplace protections, public records privacy, and public safety in our state. Read our latest blog from legal consultant Jill Dvorkin for a summary of key legislative changes local governments should know.

Read more: https://zurl.co/vWN7i

08/14/2026

Local Tri-Cities/Yakima looks at Pasco’s proposed $100K plan to address vandalism and safety concerns in park restrooms. Read the full article for details on the options council is weighing.

https://zurl.co/dgjGO

PASCO, Wash. — The city of Pasco has proposed a $100,000 park bathroom security plan that would focus on high-incident parks and combine cameras with other steps to curb crime.

08/13/2026

Strong strategic plans start before the first meeting. Read our MRSC Insight guest post from facilitator Una McAlinden for practical tips on laying the groundwork for a more focused, effective planning process.

https://zurl.co/RuIQP

08/13/2026

Worth a look!
https://zurl.co/POFt4

This fall, Washington APEX Accelerator teams up with communications expert and owner of Improv-Able Results, Sandy Bjorgen, to offer a three-part workshop series designed to help businesses strengthen their marketing approach for government contracting. Learn more and RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/gsBC...