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MRSC Core Services Funded Thanks to Partners and Champions

May 28, 2025  by  Melanie Harding
Category:  MRSC News and Updates

While the recent legislative session included a proposal to reduce MRSC's funding, the final state budget maintains our core funding at current levels — thanks in large part to all our supporters. However, the budget cut funding for our Rosters and public works programs.

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House Operating Budget Would Cut MRSC Funding Effective July 1

March 27, 2025  by  Melanie Harding
Category:  MRSC News and Updates

MRSC relies primarily on state funding to provide support to local governments across Washington State. While the Senate budget proposal would maintain our current funding levels, the House budget released this week threatens to significantly reduce MRSC's funding.

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Executive Director Tracy Burrows Sails Off Into a New Adventure

October 30, 2024  by  Tracy Burrows
Category:  MRSC News and Updates

MRSC says goodbye to Executive Director Tracy Burrows, who led the organization for more than a decade.

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Announcing MRSC’s Next Executive Director, Melanie Harding

September 24, 2024  by  MRSC Insight
Category:  MRSC News and Updates

Melanie is currently serving on an interim basis as Deputy City Manager for the City of Tacoma. She will start at MRSC on October 21 and work closely with our retiring executive director, Tracy Burrows, during a two-week transition period. Welcome aboard, Melanie!

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