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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-2024-02-08?e=8b00a740b8> February 8, 2024 <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=4b7dd0e8ce&e=8b00a740b8> From MRSC New This Week <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=fc403a9af9&e=8b00a740b8> Legal Consultant Oskar Rey Moves On: “Thank You for an Amazing Learning Experience.” <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=0cb4012d97&e=8b00a740b8> February 7, 2024 by Oskar Rey <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=412d3552c6&e=8b00a740b8> In his final days working as a legal consultant with MRSC, Oskar Rey gives thanks to the many people that helped him gain a deeper knowledge of municipal law, through debate, research, writing, and training. <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=d9f8756c1e&e=8b00a740b8> Building Trust During Polarizing Times <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=65336a2ce0&e=8b00a740b8> February 5, 2024 by Linda Gallagher <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=a8d70b3b79&e=8b00a740b8> Distrust, misinformation, and polarization seem to be growing at the national and local levels. 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