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HomeMy WebLinkAbout012723 FW_ Friday 5 _ Insider Edition _ January 27_ 2022 ________________________________ From: Washington State Association of Counties Sent: Friday, January 27, 2023 10:00:03 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Greg Brotherton Subject: Friday 5 | Insider Edition | January 27, 2022 ________________________________ ALERT: BE CAUTIOUS This email originated outside the organization. Do not open attachments or click on links if you are not expecting them. ________________________________ This week's wrap up of county news <https://wsac.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6943e0d4535671f24022ca02a&id=c8fae2dddf&e=03d5c964a3> January 27th, 2023 <https://mcusercontent.com/6943e0d4535671f24022ca02a/images/c834e276-5bd8-0bb3-8828-286708884c46.png> <https://wsac.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6943e0d4535671f24022ca02a&id=408809a1e6&e=03d5c964a3> PARTNER SPOTLIGHT The Municipal Research and Services Center, Working with Counties The Municipal Research and Services Center (MRSC) is a nonprofit organization that helps local governments across Washington State better serve their communities by providing legal and policy guidance on a wide array of topics. MRSC provides services to all 39 counties in Washington, in addition to all cities and hundreds of special purpose districts, state agencies, and other government partners. MRSC’s trusted staff attorneys and policy consultants provide personalized assistance by phone and email, at conferences and training sessions, and through extensive online articles and resources. Every year, MRSC answers thousands of questions helping staff and elected officials research policies, comply with state and federal laws, and improve day-to-day operations. Read More <https://wsac.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6943e0d4535671f24022ca02a&id=f1ba2bf92e&e=03d5c964a3> Want to receive this email in your inbox? Click here to subscribe. <https://wsac.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6943e0d4535671f24022ca02a&id=b66eff25bb&e=03d5c964a3> LATEST NEWS COUNTY NEWS <https://wsac.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6943e0d4535671f24022ca02a&id=d5b300fdff&e=03d5c964a3> WA Still Too Slow With Mental Health Services for People in Jail, Judge Told A federal judge is being asked to weigh in on whether Washington state’s social services agency should face consequences for major delays in providing mental health services to people in jail. Disability Rights Washington has filed a motion in federal court alleging the Department of Social and Health Services is in breach of a 2018 settlement to provide timely competency restoration services to thousands of people waiting in jails. The nonprofit civil rights group is asking the court to consider reinstating fines and using other means to compel DSHS into compliance. READ MORE <https://wsac.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6943e0d4535671f24022ca02a&id=d92ef69496&e=03d5c964a3> <https://wsac.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6943e0d4535671f24022ca02a&id=7113ccff3e&e=03d5c964a3> STATE NEWS <https://wsac.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6943e0d4535671f24022ca02a&id=f8103bba66&e=03d5c964a3> New Data Story: The Hidden Life of County Roads The Washington State County Road Administration Board (CRAB) has leveraged its extensive data to release their first story map, The Hidden Life of County Roads: The Origins of Washington State’s Unsung Heroes and Their Keepers, to begin bringing all that data to life for our state decision-makers and residents. The story map explores the humble roots of Washington State’s county roads, the origins of CRAB, and the current challenges faced by our roads. Check out the interactive story map at the link below! READ MORE <https://wsac.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6943e0d4535671f24022ca02a&id=cf3f56985a&e=03d5c964a3> STATE NEWS <https://wsac.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6943e0d4535671f24022ca02a&id=112ce72379&e=03d5c964a3> New Federal Guidance Improves Access to Opioid Treatment in County Jails New guidance from the Department of Justice clarifies that people on medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder are protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act. READ MORE <https://wsac.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6943e0d4535671f24022ca02a&id=2c149183ea&e=03d5c964a3> FEDERAL NEWS <https://wsac.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6943e0d4535671f24022ca02a&id=11aefd0813&e=03d5c964a3> TikTok: It’s Hip, It’s Fun and It’s a Security Risk It’s become a popular social media platform for users to share their talents, comedy, lip-syncing, vlogs and more, allowing users to promote their talents and brands to make money. Media, celebrities and politicians have used it in marketing campaigns to reach younger audiences, and businesses and organizations weren’t far behind. Local governments have hopped on, too. Health and human services departments spread information about prenatal programs along with COVID-19 updates. Some have promoted official campaigns and messages, such as mental health awareness, voter registration and other civic engagements. But it has its downsides. Security concerns have grown over how user data is being used, and are further magnified by the fact that TikTok was developed and has its base in China. The Trump administration tried to ban TikTok in 2020, but was overturned by the higher courts. READ MORE <https://wsac.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6943e0d4535671f24022ca02a&id=533202c905&e=03d5c964a3> UPCOMING EVENTS JANUARY 31 DNR Kelp and Eelgrass Workshop Webinar | 5:00 pm Learn More <https://wsac.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6943e0d4535671f24022ca02a&id=9c3502b8c3&e=03d5c964a3> FEBRUARY 23 - MARCH 3 NACo Cyberattack Simulation: Election Disruptions Webinar | 10:00 am - 11:00 am Learn More <https://wsac.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6943e0d4535671f24022ca02a&id=608b09d0de&e=03d5c964a3> COUNTY HIGHLIGHT <https://wsac.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6943e0d4535671f24022ca02a&id=1562a09557&e=03d5c964a3> Jefferson County est. 1852 Densely forested and surrounded by the coast on two sides, Jefferson County boasts some of the state’s most beautiful scenery and offers a robust and well-rounded economy, with both industrial and agricultural industries flourishing in the county. With over half of the county territory belonging to the Olympic National Park and Olympic National Forest, Jefferson County hosts a variety of tourist activities, including fishing, hunting, hiking, camping, and sightseeing—it is even home the “World’s Largest Red Cedar” located near Kalaloch. The Jefferson County seat, Port Townsend, features an active port as well as the county’s largest paper mill, both of which represent a large portion of the county’s economy. Port Townsend, the largest city in the county, also benefits from tourism brought about by town development and the county’s expanding organic farming industry, which provides artisan cheeses and breads for tourists to sample. 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