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HomeMy WebLinkAbout072023 FW_ Housing Legislation _ Election Laws _ Artificial Intelligence ________________________________ From: MRSC Weekly Insights Sent: Thursday, July 20, 2023 10:59:49 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Heidi Eisenhour Subject: Housing Legislation | Election Laws | Artificial Intelligence ________________________________ ALERT: BE CAUTIOUS This email originated outside the organization. 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