MRSC Insight Blog
Posts for COVID-19

Governor Inslee Ends the COVID-19 Emergency
November 2, 2022
by
Flannary Collins
Category:
COVID-19

Washington’s COVID-19 State of Emergency Ends October 31: What Does this Mean for Local Governments?
October 6, 2022
by
Flannary Collins
Category:
COVID-19
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Open Public Meetings Act

Continued Use of the Public Right-of-Way for Outside Dining
May 12, 2022
by
Steve Butler
Category:
COVID-19
,
Streets and Sidewalks

OPMA/PRA Emergency Proclamation Will Expire June 1
May 2, 2022
by
Steve Gross
Category:
COVID-19
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Open Public Meetings Act
,
Public Records Act

March 21, 2022
by
Linda Gallagher
Category:
COVID-19

Pierce County Offers a Model for Distributing Pandemic-Related Assistance Funding
January 31, 2022
by
Leah LaCivita
Category:
COVID-19
,
Revenues

Treasury Releases Final Rule on American Rescue Plan Fiscal Recovery Funds
January 24, 2022
by
Eric Lowell
Category:
COVID-19
,
Federal Funding

Supreme Court Issues First Opinions on Federal COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements
January 18, 2022
by
Steve Gross
Category:
COVID-19
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Court Decisions and AGO Opinions
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Operating Policies
,
Personnel Policies

Vaccine Mandates: Accommodating Disability and Religious Belief Exemptions
October 11, 2021
by
Linda Gallagher
Category:
COVID-19

Utility Late Fee/Shutoff Moratorium Expires September 30: Now What?
September 7, 2021
by
Steve Gross
Category:
COVID-19
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Utilities - Billing and Collection

Face Coverings and Vaccine Requirements: Where Things Stand as of August 23, 2021
August 24, 2021
by
Sarah Doar
Category:
COVID-19
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Operating Policies

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements in the Local Government Workplace
August 11, 2021
by
Flannary Collins
Category:
COVID-19
,
Personnel Policies

Employee Bonuses and the COVID-19 Pandemic
June 10, 2021
by
Oskar Rey
Category:
COVID-19
,
Compensation

Vaccine Incentive Policies in the Local Government Workplace
June 2, 2021
by
Flannary Collins
Category:
COVID-19
,
Operating Policies

Treasury Issues Guidance for Local Fiscal Recovery Funds
May 13, 2021
by
Eric Lowell
Category:
COVID-19
,
Federal Funding

Countering Racial Bias and Harassment Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic
March 22, 2021
by
Byron Katsuyama
Category:
COVID-19
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Inclusive Communities

American Rescue Plan Provides More Relief to Local Governments
March 17, 2021
by
Eric Lowell
Category:
COVID-19
,
Federal Funding

New Federal Funding for Rent and Utility Assistance
March 1, 2021
by
Eric Lowell
Category:
COVID-19
,
Federal Funding

Caring for the Homeless Challenged by Winter Weather, COVID-19
January 25, 2021
by
Leah LaCivita
Category:
COVID-19
,
Homelessness

W-2 Reporting for FFCRA Wages and Social Security Tax Deferrals
January 14, 2021
by
Eric Lowell
Category:
Accounting
,
COVID-19
,
Leave Policies

Disaster Zone: COVID After-Action Reports
January 11, 2021
by
Eric Holdeman
Category:
Guest Author
,
COVID-19
,
Emergency Management

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

Protecting Public Works Projects from COVID-19 Economic Impacts
December 11, 2020
by
Lane Powell
Category:
Guest Author
,
Administration
,
COVID-19

Taking the Oath of Office During a Pandemic
November 30, 2020
by
Sarah Doar
Category:
Administrative and Elected Officials
,
COVID-19

Six-County Pilot Program to Help with Eviction Backlog
November 25, 2020
by
Leah LaCivita
Category:
COVID-19
,
Housing

COVID-19 Pandemic Makes Economic Development More Important Than Ever
November 19, 2020
by
Steve Butler
Category:
COVID-19
,
Strategies and Programs

Encouraging Small-Scale Manufacturing During the COVID-19 Pandemic
September 25, 2020
by
Steve Butler
Category:
COVID-19
,
Strategies and Programs

Keeping People Housed: Homelessness Prevention Strategies to Bridge Emergencies
September 10, 2020
by
Laura Crandall
Category:
COVID-19
,
Housing
,
Homelessness

President’s Memorandum on Deferring Payroll Tax Obligations
September 1, 2020
by
Toni Nelson
Category:
COVID-19
,
Compensation

Locating Good Data for Your Revenue Forecasting
August 21, 2020
by
Mike Bailey
Category:
COVID-19
,
Revenues

Election Season Rules – Does COVID-19 Change the Game?
August 10, 2020
by
Steve Gross
Category:
COVID-19
,
Elections

Quickly Switching Over to an Online Permitting/Plan Review System
June 18, 2020
by
Steve Butler
Category:
COVID-19
,
Land Use Administration

Creative Use of Street ROW During the COVID-19 Pandemic
June 3, 2020
by
Steve Butler
Category:
COVID-19
,
Streets and Sidewalks

Planning for the Safe Reopening of Public Buildings
May 14, 2020
by
Steve Butler
Category:
COVID-19

Engaging in a Pixelated Public Square
April 20, 2020
by
Laura Crandall
Category:
COVID-19
,
Legislative Body

Furloughs and More: Employer Options During the COVID-19 Pandemic
April 16, 2020
by
Oskar Rey
Category:
COVID-19
,
Termination and Retirement

Additional Rights for Employees at High Risk for Coronavirus Complications
April 15, 2020
by
Karen Sutherland
Category:
Guest Author
,
COVID-19
,
Leave Policies

Using Electronic Signatures During Emergencies
April 13, 2020
by
Flannary Collins
Category:
COVID-19

Risk Management During Pandemic and Widespread Illness
April 9, 2020
by
Roger Neal
Category:
Guest Author
,
Management
,
COVID-19

Being Cyber Aware in the Age of COVID-19
April 8, 2020
by
Tracy Burrows
Category:
Cybersecurity
,
COVID-19

Waiving Competitive Bidding Requirements in the Event of an Emergency
April 6, 2020
by
MRSC Insight
Category:
Purchasing and Contracting
,
COVID-19
,
Emergency Management

The PRA and Third-Party Notice During Emergency Court Shutdowns
March 31, 2020
by
Morgan Damerow
Category:
Guest Author
,
COVID-19
,
Public Records Act

Continuity of Operations During the COVID-19 Emergency
March 27, 2020
by
Byron Katsuyama
Category:
COVID-19
,
Emergency Management

Tips for Government Bodies Meeting Remotely
March 26, 2020
by
Ann G. Macfarlane
Category:
Guest Author
,
COVID-19
,
Legislative Body