We have our own language in procurement. From my own experience conducting training, when I get in my “procurement geek-speak” zone, information I share with the audience comes complete with multiple ...

This blog examines another question that the webinar’s attendees also raised: Can localities prohibit and/or impound and ...

Just like in other contexts, the solution to a shortage is to provide abundant supply—more home choices and options throughout our communities. Indeed, the data shows that Washington needs to add one ...

In April 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) adopted a final rule establishing accessibility requirements for state and local government websites and mobile ...

Washington is home to approximately 130 data centers, 10th-highest of any US state. As proposals for large data centers continue to increase, Washington local governments face major policy challenges.

As defined in A Primer for Local Governments Understanding Data Centers, data centers are “facilities that provide critical infrastructure to power modern digital services.” Depending on the size of ...

This year the Washington State Legislature continued to consider and pass new laws intended to strengthen and protect our state’s election systems. These changes address access to elections services, ...

Contracts are an essential part of government business operations. When reviewing a contract, it is easy to gloss over the fine print when rushing to start a project. However, the devil is in the ...

The 2026 legislative session included bills addressing updates to the small works roster, prevailing wages, independent contractors, and energy projects. This blog summarizes three bills that will ...

On April 8, 2026, the Washington State Department of Ecology (Ecology) declared a statewide drought emergency. It is the fourth year in a row that part or all of Washington has been in drought, and ...

Following each of MRSC's finance bootcamps, we generally get a few inquiries regarding sweeping interest, which is discussed during the investments segment of the training. For those unfamiliar with ...