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HomeMy WebLinkAbout111723 Friday 5 _ CLC _ Broadband _ Treasury _ Workforce _ HomelessnessALERT: 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. November 17, 2023 <https://gallery.mailchimp.com/6943e0d4535671f24022ca02a/images/cf04e6fd-150d-4420-a926-ee7a36f2d944.png> COUNTY NEWS 350 County Leaders and Guests Gather This week we say around 350 county leaders and guests from all 39 counties across Washington State gathered at the Davenport Grand in Spokane County. Networking and receptions, engaging and informative sessions on a broad range of topics, and a robust membership meeting were some of the highlights of the week! Aside from education and networking, WSAC saw a transition in leadership with our new Immediate Past President, Commissioner Mary Kuney (Spokane), and newly elected WSAC President, Commissioner Lisa Janicki (Skagit). Learn More <https://wsac.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6943e0d4535671f24022ca02a&id=c185a5a54f&e=03d5c964a3> FEDERAL NEWS Lack of Broadband, Housing, Challenge Rural Counties on Workforce Development Although the lack of broadband, transit, childcare and housing are all stacked against rural counties as they develop the kind of robust workforce that can attract business, planning and relationships between state and local government can help alleviate some of those challenges. Learn More <https://wsac.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6943e0d4535671f24022ca02a&id=8206d188b7&e=03d5c964a3> <https://wsac.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6943e0d4535671f24022ca02a&id=27bf3cc640&e=03d5c964a3> FEDERAL NEWS Treasury Unveils Changes to the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund Final Rule Obligation Definition Counties have until Dec. 31, 2024 to obligate the $65.1 billion provided directly to every county, parish and borough in our nation through the American Rescue Plan Act. Learn More <https://wsac.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6943e0d4535671f24022ca02a&id=e425233dc8&e=03d5c964a3> STATE NEWS Boosting Retention Among Gen Z and Millennials in the Local Government Workforce 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. Learn More <https://wsac.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6943e0d4535671f24022ca02a&id=67978e53cb&e=03d5c964a3> COUNTY NEWS How The Issue of Housing and Homelessness Factored in State and Local Elections Communities big and small, urban and rural, blue and red are dealing with the same issue: a nationwide housing shortage that is decimating household budgets and pushing more people into homelessness. So it’s little surprise that concerns around affordable housing and homelessness took center stage during Tuesday’s elections. 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