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Helping local governments stay informed MRSC Weekly Insights Helping local governments in Washington State stay informed View this email in your browser <https://mailchi.mp/mrsc/weekly-insights-2023-10-905658?e=8b00a740b8> November 16, 2023 <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=cdbea38a40&e=8b00a740b8> From MRSC New This Week <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=491e39a3ed&e=8b00a740b8> Boosting Retention Among Gen Z and Millennials in the Local Government Workforce <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=90d3bff95e&e=8b00a740b8> November 14, 2023 by Alicia Bones <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=5dbd3df884&e=8b00a740b8> Government agencies looking to boost retention among younger employees should consider improving their compensation packages, offering more flexibility, regularly highlighting employee contributions, and developing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=a644b42e5a&e=8b00a740b8> A Compendium of 2023 Utilities Legislation <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=5516a5877b&e=8b00a740b8> November 13, 2023 by Steve Gross <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=58b085e7e4&e=8b00a740b8> It was a mixed bag for utility legislation in 2023. There are some new obligations for utilities, but certain non-project and project actions are now categorically exempt from SEPA review. 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