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Learn about the state’s new Home Energy Rebates programs; attend Commerce’s webinar Nov. 25
AGO considering amendments to Model Public Records Act Rules
I-2066 appears to pass, prohibits cities from disincentivizing natural gas use
Washington Supreme Court holds second indigent defense hearing where cities turned out
I-2066 predicted to pass in close election and other three initiatives fail
New transportation funding options: Attend an AWC listening session on Dec. 10
Attend AWC’s 2025 legislative session preview on Dec. 5
Register for City Action Days: Feb. 19-20, 2025

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LCB has set the process for issuing social equity cannabis licenses

Nov 15 2024

The Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) has set its process for issuing new licenses under the Social Equity in Cannabis Program.
AGO considering amendments to Model Public Records Act Rules

Nov 15 2024

The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) announced in October that it was beginning the rulemaking process to amend the Model Public Records Act Rules, in response to a petition for rulemaking from the Seattle Times and 17 other news organizations.
Pension policy committee recommends permanent PERS 1 COLA to the Legislature

Nov 15 2024

On November 12, the Select Committee on Pension Policy voted to recommend a bill to the Legislature that would create an ongoing automatic cost of living adjustment (COLA) for PERS plan 1 retirees.
Check out NLC’s City AI Governance Dashboard

Nov 15 2024

More cities around the country are using artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the way their staff works.
I-2066 appears to pass, prohibits cities from disincentivizing natural gas use

Nov 15 2024

Initiative 2066, a ballot measure to ensure that the state’s utilities continue to provide natural gas service, was approved by voters this month in the state’s general election.
Washington Supreme Court holds second indigent defense hearing where cities turned out

Nov 15 2024

AWC and cities across the state have commented to the Supreme Court rulemaking around WSBA’s new proposed indigent defense standards.
Update to model business license threshold set for adoption by January 1, 2026

Nov 15 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.
I-2066 predicted to pass in close election and other three initiatives fail

Nov 15 2024

Three initiatives to the Legislature, which went directly to the ballot after the legislature took no action were rejected by voters in the November 5 election.
Washington Supreme Court leaves clarification of police liability exception in place

Nov 13 2024

Washington Supreme Court declines to hear police liability case, leaving decision clarifying liability exception in place.
Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums set to go up in 2025

Oct 29 2024

On October 23, the Employment Security Department (ESD) announced that premiums for the Paid Family and Medical Leave (PMFL) program will rise from 0.74% to 0.92% on January 1, 2025.
Retail delivery fees as a transportation funding tool

Oct 22 2024

As cities and towns know, Washington’s gas tax revenue is no longer keeping pace with funding demands, so local governments must find other sources to support critical preservation, maintenance, and operations.
Cities urged to comment on Financial Data Transparency Act federal rulemaking by October 21

Oct 14 2024

Last month the first of two proposed rules related to the Financial Data Transparency Act (FDTA) were released for comment.
Revenue forecast relatively flat again

Oct 14 2024

The September revenue forecast is $49 million lower for the current biennium as the state prepares the 2025-27 biennial Governor’s proposed budget for release in December.
Minimum wage to increase to $16.66 per hour in 2025

Oct 10 2024

The Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) announced the new 2025 state minimum wage on September 30.
Congress passes funding extension ensuring no government shutdown through December 20

Oct 03 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.

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Featured news

Learn about the state’s new Home Energy Rebates programs; attend Commerce’s webinar Nov. 25

AGO considering amendments to Model Public Records Act Rules

I-2066 appears to pass, prohibits cities from disincentivizing natural gas use

Washington Supreme Court holds second indigent defense hearing where cities turned out

I-2066 predicted to pass in close election and other three initiatives fail

New transportation funding options: Attend an AWC listening session on Dec. 10

Attend AWC’s 2025 legislative session preview on Dec. 5

Register for City Action Days: Feb. 19-20, 2025

All news

Nov 15 2024

The Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) has set its process for issuing new licenses under the Social Equity in Cannabis Program.

Nov 15 2024

The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) announced in October that it was beginning the rulemaking process to amend the Model Public Records Act Rules, in response to a petition for rulemaking from the Seattle Times and 17 other news organizations.

Nov 15 2024

On November 12, the Select Committee on Pension Policy voted to recommend a bill to the Legislature that would create an ongoing automatic cost of living adjustment (COLA) for PERS plan 1 retirees.

Nov 15 2024

More cities around the country are using artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the way their staff works.

Nov 15 2024

Initiative 2066, a ballot measure to ensure that the state’s utilities continue to provide natural gas service, was approved by voters this month in the state’s general election.

Nov 15 2024

AWC and cities across the state have commented to the Supreme Court rulemaking around WSBA’s new proposed indigent defense standards.

Nov 15 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.

Nov 15 2024

Three initiatives to the Legislature, which went directly to the ballot after the legislature took no action were rejected by voters in the November 5 election.

Nov 13 2024

Washington Supreme Court declines to hear police liability case, leaving decision clarifying liability exception in place.

Oct 29 2024

On October 23, the Employment Security Department (ESD) announced that premiums for the Paid Family and Medical Leave (PMFL) program will rise from 0.74% to 0.92% on January 1, 2025.

Oct 22 2024

As cities and towns know, Washington’s gas tax revenue is no longer keeping pace with funding demands, so local governments must find other sources to support critical preservation, maintenance, and operations.

Oct 14 2024

Last month the first of two proposed rules related to the Financial Data Transparency Act (FDTA) were released for comment.

Oct 14 2024

The September revenue forecast is $49 million lower for the current biennium as the state prepares the 2025-27 biennial Governor’s proposed budget for release in December.

Oct 10 2024

The Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) announced the new 2025 state minimum wage on September 30.

Oct 03 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.