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April 25, 2025
Rulemaking Notice: Public Works Board seeks input on broadband emergency funding draft rules
The Washington State Public Works Board has filed CR-102 (draft rules) <https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fdeptofcommerce.app.box.com%2Fs%2Fb4p3yl8d0g6jb23po3po96l7a5bb4dbd/1/010101966de
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Public hearing May 28
The board will host a hybrid public hearing at 3 p.m. Wednesday, May 28, 2025. No registration is required.
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* The public hearing will close by 4 p.m., or after any 15-minute period when no comments are received.
* The board is accepting written public comment on the draft rules until 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, May 27, 2025. Email comments to Max Wedding at Max.Wedding@commerce.wa.gov <mailto:max.wedding@commerce.wa
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In-person and virtual public hearing
3 p.m. Wednesday, May 28,
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Please contact Max Wedding at Max.Wedding@commerce.wa.gov <mailto:Max.Wedding@commerce.wa.gov> for questions or to request disability accommodation. Learn more on the Commerce rulemaking
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