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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-2024-03-28?e=8b00a740b8> March 28, 2024 <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=9ad3c4cc7b&e=8b00a740b8> From MRSC New This Week <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=f27c84b179&e=8b00a740b8> Strategies for Managing Difficult Public Meetings <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=04bdce15e5&e=8b00a740b8> March 27, 2024 by MRSC Insight <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=d729692e9d&e=8b00a740b8> What are some steps an agency can take before, during, and after difficult public meetings to make them less stressful and more productive for everyone? <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=ea55e1aa51&e=8b00a740b8> Reducing Barriers for Childcare Facilities, Part 2 <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=77f836f859&e=8b00a740b8> March 25, 2024 by Lisa Pool <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=5747c9bdfd&e=8b00a740b8> , Barbara Rosen <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e 0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=b8395ad022&e=8b00a740b8> How can local governments support the development of more childcare facilities in their community? Well-thought-out zoning and development regulations can go a long way in helping to reduce the barriers for childcare providers. 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From Our Partners Department of Commerce: $760,000 in CLIHP funds still available for coordinating land use, affordable housing, and homeless services; deadline extended through April <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.co m/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=b3eb7f545a&e=8b00a740b8> Department of Commerce: Register for April 3 comprehensive plan legislative update webinar <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=ea81ec7d42&e=8b00a740b8> Public Works Board: $148 million in infrastructure funding available; applications open April 8 <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=ec141cf8c0&e=8b00a740b8> State Auditor’s Office: Local governments can sign up for a fast, free cyber checkup from SAO <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=3db9dcc815&e=8b00a740b8> In The News The surprising link between budgeting and good health <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=5eb483b33f&e=8b00a740b8> (Governing) Kent mayor plans to keep fighting for sales tax to hire more police <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=614e1f365a&e=8b00a740b8> (Kent Reporter) Dallas is looking for design that can tackle loneliness <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=ff67ea1166&e=8b00a740b8> (Bloomberg CityLab) Oak Harbor approves consultant for new arts plan <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=b4b0b1a3b3&e=8b00a740b8> (South Whidbey Record) Micro-apartments are back after nearly a century, as need for affordable housing soars in Northwest <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=a652389478&e=8b00a740 b8> (The Columbian) Wireless charging for electric transit buses: Here's how it works <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=d7d579c2c9&e=8b00a740b8> (Smart Cities Dive) ‘Free speech comes with a cost’ Ellensburg Mayor on racist comments made at council meeting <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=e9668e630b&e=8b00a740b8> (Apple Valley News) How Oso slide changed local emergency response ‘on virtually every level’ <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=33108ea576&e=8b00a740b8> (Everett Herald) Tacoma City Council approves study of 'deconstruction' to boost green economy <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=ee6c969a57&e=8b00a740b8> (The Center Square) Study looks at third bridge across river in Wenatchee Valley <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=f3aa4aa2f2&e=8b00a740b8> (NewsRadio 560 KPQ - KPQAM) <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=31a42ec90f&e=8b00a740b8> Thank You To Our Sponsors <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=4d2b550b65&e=8b00a740b8> <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=eb58c0944e&e=8b00a740b8> <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=87e5b4ec66&e=8b00a740b8> <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=3351d2dd93&e=8b00a740b8> <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=3f0b2cef11&e=8b00a740b8> Municipal Research and Services Center 206.625.1300 | MRSC.org <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=3569742739&e=8b00a740b8> | Local Government Success Copyright © 2024 MRSC, All rights reserved. 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