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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-2024-06-27?e=8b00a740b8> June 27, 2024 <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=a5411a9e2a&e=8b00a740b8> From MRSC New This Week <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=6968be630b&e=8b00a740b8> 2024 Legislative Session Outcomes for Procurement and Contracting <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=f1d2d8a4fd&e=8b00a740b8> June 26, 2024 by Josh Klika <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=546549f9d5&e=8b00a740b8> How will 2024 legislation impact procurement and contracting in Washington? Contractors sanctioned for violating prevailing wage laws may see additional sanctions, prompt payment provisions have been strengthened, and change orders requirements have been updated. <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=3cb547bf81&e=8b00a740b8> Not What You Were Expecting To Hear: More Strategies for Handling Hate Speech During Public Comment <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=8b922071a2&e=8b00a740 b8> June 25, 2024 by Jill Dvorkin <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=68ffab9277&e=8b00a740b8> What can an agency do to minimize the harm caused by a speaker whose goal may be to disrupt a public meeting? 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