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Posts for December 2020

Police, Mental Health Professionals Partner to Improve 911 Response

Police, Mental Health Professionals Partner to Improve 911 Response

December 31, 2020  by  Leah LaCivita
Category:  Emergency Medical Services ,  Law Enforcement

This blog looks at the co-responder law enforcement model, which brings social service responders and mental health professionals into the 911 crisis response.

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Trial by Zoom: Using Online Platforms in Administrative Proceedings, Trials, and Oral Arguments

Trial by Zoom: Using Online Platforms in Administrative Proceedings, Trials, and Oral Arguments

December 28, 2020  by  Clara Park
Category:  Guest Author ,  Courts and Criminal Justice System ,  COVID-19 ,  Land Use Administration

This blog post discusses the current state of virtual proceedings and offers pointers for anyone navigating the shift from in-person to virtual proceedings.

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Meet Eric Lowell, MRSC's Newest Finance Consultant

Meet Eric Lowell, MRSC's Newest Finance Consultant

December 17, 2020  by  Eric Lowell
Category:  MRSC News and Updates

MRSC welcomes Eric Lowell onto the team as our newest Finance Consultant. Prior to joining MRSC, Eric served as the Finance and IT Director for Timberland Regional Library.

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Protecting Public Works Projects from COVID-19 Economic Impacts

Protecting Public Works Projects from COVID-19 Economic Impacts

December 11, 2020  by  Lane Powell
Category:  Guest Author ,  Administration ,  COVID-19

This blog post reviews how local governments can protect public works projects from COVID-19-related economic impacts. 

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Social Equity in Cannabis Program

Social Equity in Cannabis Program

December 7, 2020  by  Linda Gallagher
Category:  Cannabis Regulation ,  Inclusive Communities ,  New Legislation and Regulations

This blog post offers an overview of E2SHB 2870, 2020 legislation creating a social equity in cannabis program for Washington State.

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Strategies for Managing Difficult Public Meetings and Hearings

Strategies for Managing Difficult Public Meetings and Hearings

December 3, 2020  by  Byron Katsuyama
Category:  Legislative Body ,  Public Participation

This blog offers some steps you can take before, during, and after difficult public meetings and public hearings to make them less stressful and more productive for everyone.

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