This blog examines another question that the webinar’s attendees also raised: Can localities prohibit and/or impound and ...

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This page provides an overview of what a "nuisance" is, as well as the constitutional and statutory authority for cities and counties in Washington State to declare and abate nuisances. It is part of ...

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This page provides an overview of the property tax levy lid lift for all cities, counties, and special purpose districts in Washington State, including informational graphics and sample documents.

Cities and towns operating their own water and electric power systems may enforce payment of delinquent charges by disconnecting service. These materials are informational and are subject to change ...

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This page provides guidance on how long police and sheriff departments in Washington State must retain various types of commonly requested records. It is part of MRSC's Law Enforcement Records Tool ...

This page provides a general overview on the regulation of livestock and other farm animals in Washington State, including local code examples. It is part of MRSC's series on Animal Control. The ...

The First Amendment provides broad protection of freedom of speech and places stringent limits on the ability of government to regulate private expression, especially when the regulation discriminates ...

Each fall, local elected officials scrutinize and debate their municipal budgets, with plenty of teeth gnashing and hand wringing, and frequently under the watchful eyes of residents concerned about ...