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January 31, 2025
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COUNTY NEWS
Washington Counties Want Big Money to Address Public Defender Crisis
A new proposal to help solve Washington’s public defender crisis is attracting bipartisan support in the Legislature but would carry a hefty price tag. Sponsored in the Senate by a diverse
group of prominent Democrats and Republicans, Senate Bill 5404 would require the state to cover at least 50% of the costs that counties incur to hire attorneys for indigent defendants.
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COUNTY NEWS
A Local Government’s Role in Regulating Battery Energy Storage Systems
With the growing use of battery energy storage systems (BESS), more public and private operators will want to locate these systems in Washington. What can cities and counties learn from
Sumner, Arlington, and other early adopters of BESS regulations?
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COUNTY NEWS
Skagit County Launching New Public Records Software
The new software by CivicPlus, which is set to launch through the County's website, is designed to aid government agencies in managing U.S. Freedom of Information Act requests, as well
as other forms of public records requests from members of the public.
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COUNTY NEWS
Yakima County Commissioners Extend Solar Moratorium
Commissioners first approved the moratorium on moderate- to large-scale solar projects in unincorporated parts of the county midway through 2022 and have kept in place due to concerns
about water rights, the usage of agricultural land and fire safety.
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STATE NEWS
Washington Lawmakers Want to Limit Parking Requirements for New Developments
The amount of parking a city can require for new construction may soon be limited. Senate Bill 5184 would prevent cities and counties from mandating more than one spot for every two
housing units. Developers could still add more spots if they choose, but that would not be required.
The policy received a public hearing last week and is scheduled for a vote out of the Senate Housing Committee on Wednesday. It’s another in a host of bills this year aimed at building
more housing quickly in Washington.
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