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January 10, 2025
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STATE NEWS
State Recovery Funds Available for Washington Bomb Cyclone Victims
State recovery funds are now available for some residents whose homes were severely damaged in the bomb cyclone that hit Western Washington in November. The powerful storm killed two,
left millions without power for days, and damaged about 600 homes and businesses. Gov. Jay Inslee signed an emergency declaration on Tuesday that unlocked the state aid.
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STATE NEWS
Telecommunications Regulation
MRSC has launched a new webpage that offers a look at telecommunications regulations at the local, state, and federal levels, including franchise fees, PEG channels, and examples of
local regulations.
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The Basics of Fire Benefit Charges
Fire benefit charges allow fire protection districts and regional fire authorities to impose fees for providing fire protection services to local residences and businesses, but ultimate
approval of such fees depends on local voters, and the process can be complicated.
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COUNTY NEWS
San Juan County Awards $1.9M in Lodging Tax Grant Funds to Local Organizations
This year, core funding was awarded to 11 entities, and additional funds were allocated to 25 special projects throughout the islands totaling approximately $1.9 million.
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Okanogan County Will Bring Public Defenders In-House
The Okanogan County commissioners have voted to create an Office of Public Defender, despite acknowledging many unknowns in how the county will continue to provide attorneys for defendants
who can’t afford their own legal representation.
The commissioners and staff from the Prosecutor’s Office and Human Resources began looking at the possibility of bringing public defense in-house after Anna Burica, the outside attorney
who’s been handling public defense through a contract with the county, resigned in November. The contract provides for a 180-day termination clause, so the county has until May to come
up with a solution.
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STATE NEWS
Puget Sound Partnership – 2025 Legislative Session Kickoff
The Puget Sound Partnership hosts a convenient weekly call-in meeting on Fridays, from noon to no later than 1:00 p.m., to review the most important legislative issues they are following
and discuss. The first call will take place this Friday, January 10, 2025. If you were signed up for the call in past years, you will receive an agenda and call-in info later this week
in advance of the first call. The Partnership also maintains a legislative bill tracker and a Puget Sound budget viewer on their website for asynchronous participation as well. If you
have any questions, please get in touch with Brynn Brady <mailto:Brynn@ceibaconsulting.com> , Counties Coastal Caucus Contractor.
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