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June 27, 2025 STATE NEWS If Congress Tries to Sell Washington Federal
June 27, 2025
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STATE NEWS
If Congress Tries to Sell Washington Federal Lands, Buyers May Be Hard to Come By
Proposed legislation in Congress to sell off Bureau of Land Management property would include thousands of acres in Washington. However, with restrictions on what the land can be used
for and which parcels can be sold, people in the state’s real estate business doubt there’ll be many buyers for the land if the bill passes.
Paul Jewell, government relations director with the Washington State Association of Counties, said he has only heard from a few counties about the proposed sale. Most say they feel public
land is a big asset. For counties with high percentages of public land, Jewell said, a larger tax base could be welcome. “But that’s only one piece of the puzzle,” Jewell said.
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STATE NEWS
Which Counties in Washington are Growing the Most? Here's What New Census Data Says
Washington state's population has been on a steady increase for several decades. It passed 8 million in 2024, according to the Washington State Office of Financial Management, and projections
expect the state population will exceed 9.8 million by 2050. But where is this growth occurring most? You might think it's all in Seattle, but Washington's population growth spans the
state.
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COUNTY NEWS
Empowering Communities: How AI Can Enhance Local Government Service
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept reserved for research labs or tech giants in Silicon Valley. Today, AI is becoming a practical and powerful tool for local
governments across the country - helping to boost efficiency, reduce costs, and elevate the quality of public services.
When people think of technology in local government, they often picture modest upgrades: digital kiosks at city hall, online form submissions, or automated customer service portals.
While these improvements are helpful, they only scratch the surface of what's possible. They're incremental steps in a world that increasingly demands bold, transformative change.
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COUNTY NEWS
Spokane Officials Address Overdose Crisis Amid Drop in Deaths
The Spokane County Medical Examiner shared an update with county commissioners, focusing on overdose deaths. This year, Spokane has seen a decrease in overdose deaths in the first quarter
of 2025, though the numbers remain higher than those in Seattle.
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COUNTY NEWS
HB 1531: Helping Local Governments Support Consistent Public Health Messaging
Effective April 21, 2025, HB 1531 clarifies that public health officers have authority to make science-based decisions during disease outbreaks, and local governments must follow those
decisions.
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FEDERAL NEWS
Extreme U.S. Heat Wave Causes Scary "Road Buckling" Situation
Extreme heat is the reality for millions of Americans this week, and the blistering temperatures pose a real safety risk. Several states, citing extreme temperatures, have instituted
weather warnings. The weather is so hot, that in some places the infrastructure isn't strong enough to keep up.
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