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Supreme Court announces details for proposed indigent defense standards public hearing
Register for the 2024 IACC Conference
Register for our Municipal budgeting 101 webinar on Sept. 25
AWC’s 2025 Legislative agenda taking shape
Work group finalizing update to model business license threshold
AWC’s new grant program for energy audits of city-owned buildings—prepare to apply!
Session is only the tip of the iceberg
New and updated facts sheets on legislative initiatives available

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Three-month budget extension proposed to avoid threat of federal government shutdown

Sep 24 2024

As federal budget negotiations continue and the September 30 deadline looms, Congress is expected to vote on a temporary three-month continuing budget resolution without any ties to other legislation, to avoid shutting down the federal government beginning on October 1.
L&I proposes 2025 workers’ compensation rates, first responders to see large increases once again

Sep 18 2024

On September 17, the Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) released proposed workers’ compensation rates for 2025.
Supreme Court announces details for proposed indigent defense standards public hearing

Sep 17 2024

Over the spring and summer, local governments have been talking about how to respond to the Washington State Supreme Court’s rulemaking on proposed indigent defense standards.
Big changes to ambulance billing coming soon

Sep 06 2024

If your city provides ground ambulance services directly or by contract, get ready for new rules and reporting requirements for ground ambulance billing.
AWC’s 2025 Legislative agenda taking shape

Sep 06 2024

Fiscal sustainability, infrastructure investment, public safety, and behavioral health top the list of priorities recommended by AWC’s Legislative Priorities Committee. Find out more about these priorities and other significant issues the Committee has recommended for the 2025 session.
Work group finalizing update to model business license threshold

Sep 06 2024

After input from cities and the business community, the city work group is close to finalizing an update to the business license minimum threshold for out-of-city businesses, which cities would need to adopt by January 1, 2026.
New and updated facts sheets on legislative initiatives available

Aug 12 2024

In this year’s legislative session, we saw the unusual introduction of six initiatives to the Legislature.
Deadline to participate in newest opioid settlement with Kroger extended to September 11

Aug 09 2024

The deadline for participation in the Kroger opioid settlement has been extended an additional month to September 11.
It’s budget season – Have you obligated your ARPA funds?

Aug 09 2024

As cities work on their 2025 budgets, take time to ensure that any State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) your city received under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) are properly obligated.
Pension Funding Council and LEOFF 2 Board adopt new contribution rates for 2025

Aug 07 2024

The Pension Funding Council and the LEOFF 2 Board both met in July and recommended updated pension contribution rates for PERS, PSERS, and LEOFF 2 pension systems for the 2025-2027 biennium.
OSHA sets public hearing dates for Emergency Response Standard rulemaking

Aug 06 2024

OSHA has set dates for public hearings on the proposed Emergency Response Standard.
OFM is looking for data on Public Service Loan Forgiveness borrowers and employers

Jul 18 2024

The Office of the Student Loan Advocate (SLA) and the Office of Financial Management (OFM) are looking for feedback from Washington public service employers and student loan borrowers about their experience with the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
How local leaders can help safeguard the integrity of elections

Jul 12 2024

The 2024 AWC Annual Conference in Vancouver covered a wide range of important topics for issues that impact cities.
A path forward: Fife’s Jobs Program

Jul 12 2024

At AWC’s Annual Conference last month, the City of Fife shared its innovative workforce development program for those who are not only unemployed, but unhoused.
Planning for deeply affordable housing

Jul 12 2024

Port Townsend Deputy Mayor Amy Howard and Laura Hodgson from the Department of Commerce hosted a well-attended and well-regarded session at the AWC Annual Conference in June.

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Featured news

Supreme Court announces details for proposed indigent defense standards public hearing

Register for the 2024 IACC Conference

Register for our Municipal budgeting 101 webinar on Sept. 25

AWC’s 2025 Legislative agenda taking shape

Work group finalizing update to model business license threshold

AWC’s new grant program for energy audits of city-owned buildings—prepare to apply!

Session is only the tip of the iceberg

New and updated facts sheets on legislative initiatives available

All news

Sep 24 2024

As federal budget negotiations continue and the September 30 deadline looms, Congress is expected to vote on a temporary three-month continuing budget resolution without any ties to other legislation, to avoid shutting down the federal government beginning on October 1.

Sep 18 2024

On September 17, the Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) released proposed workers’ compensation rates for 2025.

Sep 17 2024

Over the spring and summer, local governments have been talking about how to respond to the Washington State Supreme Court’s rulemaking on proposed indigent defense standards.

Sep 06 2024

If your city provides ground ambulance services directly or by contract, get ready for new rules and reporting requirements for ground ambulance billing.

Sep 06 2024

Fiscal sustainability, infrastructure investment, public safety, and behavioral health top the list of priorities recommended by AWC’s Legislative Priorities Committee. Find out more about these priorities and other significant issues the Committee has recommended for the 2025 session.

Sep 06 2024

After input from cities and the business community, the city work group is close to finalizing an update to the business license minimum threshold for out-of-city businesses, which cities would need to adopt by January 1, 2026.

Aug 12 2024

In this year’s legislative session, we saw the unusual introduction of six initiatives to the Legislature.

Aug 09 2024

The deadline for participation in the Kroger opioid settlement has been extended an additional month to September 11.

Aug 09 2024

As cities work on their 2025 budgets, take time to ensure that any State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) your city received under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) are properly obligated.

Aug 07 2024

The Pension Funding Council and the LEOFF 2 Board both met in July and recommended updated pension contribution rates for PERS, PSERS, and LEOFF 2 pension systems for the 2025-2027 biennium.

Aug 06 2024

OSHA has set dates for public hearings on the proposed Emergency Response Standard.

Jul 18 2024

The Office of the Student Loan Advocate (SLA) and the Office of Financial Management (OFM) are looking for feedback from Washington public service employers and student loan borrowers about their experience with the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

Jul 12 2024

The 2024 AWC Annual Conference in Vancouver covered a wide range of important topics for issues that impact cities.

Jul 12 2024

At AWC’s Annual Conference last month, the City of Fife shared its innovative workforce development program for those who are not only unemployed, but unhoused.

Jul 12 2024

Port Townsend Deputy Mayor Amy Howard and Laura Hodgson from the Department of Commerce hosted a well-attended and well-regarded session at the AWC Annual Conference in June.