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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-2024-10-17?e=8b00a740b8> October 17, 2024 <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=4088079ea6&e=8b00a740b8> From MRSC New This Week <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=1bb060ed07&e=8b00a740b8> I’m Not Judging You: Handling Public Records Requests Related to the Courts <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=b201d09134&e=8b00a740b8> October 16, 2024 by Sarah Doar <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=fb8d7cf0d2&e=8b00a740b8> Requests for public records related to a court sometimes make their way to a city or county that has a relationship with that court. Is the city or county obligated to respond to such requests under the Public Records Act, and if so, how should they proceed? <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=e8cf2f14f3&e=8b00a740b8> Advancing Green Buildings: Washington’s Clean Buildings Law and Green Building Practices Local Governments Can Adopt - Part 1 <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a2 8&id=23b59ba26d&e=8b00a740b8> October 14, 2024 by Inonge Mubita <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=0e7a2ae784&e=8b00a740b8> Since residential and commercial buildings account for 27% of statewide greenhouse gas emissions in Washington State, many local governments are implementing green building programs as part of a larger effort to reduce emissions and build healthier local communities. 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