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New sign on for eligible cities for opioid settlement with Kroger
Supreme Court Rules Committee recommends comment period for new public defense standards
Committee working to review Statement of Policy
2024 Legislative Session recap webinar
State of the Cities: Municipal workforce—The foundation of city services
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New sign on for eligible cities for opioid settlement with Kroger

May 24 2024

All eligible cities and counties agreed to the Johnson & Johnson settlement by the May 11 deadline.
Supreme Court Rules Committee recommends comment period for new public defense standards

May 13 2024

This week, the Supreme Court Rules Committee met and discussed the WSBA's suggested amendments to the indigent defense standards.
HR bills going into effect in June

May 10 2024

Last month we recapped some of the HR and labor relations bills that passed out of the 2024 legislative session.
Federal Trade Commission bans noncompete agreements nationwide

May 10 2024

On April 23, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced the adoption of a new rule that bans most noncompete agreements in the United States.
Expanded city authority to use automated traffic safety cameras takes effect in June

May 10 2024

Cities should be aware of HB 2384, passed by the Legislature this year and taking effect on June 6.
Prepare for new public works prompt payment requirements taking effect in June

May 10 2024

City public works departments should be aware of SB 6192, passed by the Legislature this year and taking effect on June 6.
Lodging tax reporting system is open – submit annual report by May 17

Apr 24 2024

The Joint Legislative Audit & Review Committee lodging tax system is open for required annual reporting on city and county 2023 lodging tax expenditures.
How can cities retain their men and women in blue?

Apr 10 2024

An overview of Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission Executive Director Monica Alexander’s session at AWC’s City Action Days.
Federal OSHA looks to update and expand fire brigades standard to include EMS and search and rescue

Apr 10 2024

The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration is proposing an update to the federal “fire brigades” standard, a standard that regulates firefighting training, personal protective equipment, health & safety standards, and the organization and operation of a fire department.
Lots of elections reforms proposed, but none make the cut

Apr 01 2024

The general government area this session was heavy in elections policy ideas, but light on elections bills that could make it through.
For a short session, the Legislature makes significant progress on behavioral health

Apr 01 2024

In 2024, the Legislature enacted several bills related to the fentanyl epidemic and behavioral health generally.
Legislature approves three emergency management bills in 2024

Apr 01 2024

In 2024, the Legislature adopted three emergency management bills, largely in response to recent significant events in Washington including the 2023 wildfires and a hazardous spill.
Status quo session means modest budget and financial impacts for cities

Apr 01 2024

The 2024 session was notable for being normal…it has been a few years since we have had a more-or-less normal short session with a typical supplemental budget process.
Preserving tax increment financing

Apr 01 2024

One of the biggest economic development news stories in our state occurred in 2021 when, after decades of effort, AWC and our partners were finally able to convince the Legislature to authorize a property tax-based Tax Increment Financing (TIF) tool.
Land use issues continue to strike the Legislature’s fancy

Apr 01 2024

With the recent prominence of the discussion about land use, the 2024 session didn’t disappoint in terms of substantive proposals.

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Featured news

New sign on for eligible cities for opioid settlement with Kroger

Supreme Court Rules Committee recommends comment period for new public defense standards

Committee working to review Statement of Policy

2024 Legislative Session recap webinar

State of the Cities: Municipal workforce—The foundation of city services

Check out our year-round advocacy tools

Apply by May 28 to serve on a state board or advisory committee

All news

May 24 2024

All eligible cities and counties agreed to the Johnson & Johnson settlement by the May 11 deadline.

May 13 2024

This week, the Supreme Court Rules Committee met and discussed the WSBA's suggested amendments to the indigent defense standards.

May 10 2024

Last month we recapped some of the HR and labor relations bills that passed out of the 2024 legislative session.

May 10 2024

On April 23, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced the adoption of a new rule that bans most noncompete agreements in the United States.

May 10 2024

Cities should be aware of HB 2384, passed by the Legislature this year and taking effect on June 6.

May 10 2024

City public works departments should be aware of SB 6192, passed by the Legislature this year and taking effect on June 6.

Apr 24 2024

The Joint Legislative Audit & Review Committee lodging tax system is open for required annual reporting on city and county 2023 lodging tax expenditures.

Apr 10 2024

An overview of Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission Executive Director Monica Alexander’s session at AWC’s City Action Days.

Apr 10 2024

The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration is proposing an update to the federal “fire brigades” standard, a standard that regulates firefighting training, personal protective equipment, health & safety standards, and the organization and operation of a fire department.

Apr 01 2024

The general government area this session was heavy in elections policy ideas, but light on elections bills that could make it through.

Apr 01 2024

In 2024, the Legislature enacted several bills related to the fentanyl epidemic and behavioral health generally.

Apr 01 2024

In 2024, the Legislature adopted three emergency management bills, largely in response to recent significant events in Washington including the 2023 wildfires and a hazardous spill.

Apr 01 2024

The 2024 session was notable for being normal…it has been a few years since we have had a more-or-less normal short session with a typical supplemental budget process.

Apr 01 2024

One of the biggest economic development news stories in our state occurred in 2021 when, after decades of effort, AWC and our partners were finally able to convince the Legislature to authorize a property tax-based Tax Increment Financing (TIF) tool.

Apr 01 2024

With the recent prominence of the discussion about land use, the 2024 session didn’t disappoint in terms of substantive proposals.