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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-2024-04-11?e=8b00a740b8> April 11, 2024 <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=debb292d51&e=8b00a740b8> From MRSC New This Week <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=931dc2acb3&e=8b00a740b8> Using "Why" to Keep Your Policies and Procedures Relevant <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=59429f6f6a&e=8b00a740b8> April 9, 2024 by Cheryl Grant <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=7c1bfd563e&e=8b00a740b8> Policies and procedures can become outdated, irrelevant, or incorrect. 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