We are now two-thirds of the way through the legislative session, and are now left with a much more focused list of issues to work on. More...

Over the last several years, our State Legislature has made significant investments in our governmental public health system. More...

With the first cutoff come and gone, here’s an update regarding some important bills we have been working on. More...

The policy committee cutoff that occurred on January 31 resulted in some bills dying and some waiting to make it past the fiscal cutoff that will occu… More...

Public health professionals and advocates convened in Olympia for the Washington State Public Health Association’s (WSPHA) Legislative Education Day o… More...

County jails are facing correction officer recruitment and retention difficulties. Plus, once hired, corrections officers cannot complete the required… More...

In 2018, the Senate passed SB 6109, amending RCW 19.27.560 and requiring local governments to implement certain parts of the International Wildland Ur… More...

The 2024 Session started out with significant legislation moving in several areas. First, SB 5059, which would apply prejudgment interest to tort case… More...

The U.S. EPA has sole authority to establish emission standards for engines used in new farm and construction equipment under 175 horsepower, creating… More...

With just a couple of weeks of the legislative session under our belts, there are a few bills to highlight regarding public safety and human services. More...

The 2024 Legislature is continuing the work of the last several sessions, putting much of its focus on solving the housing crisis. Once again, it’s tu… More...

This year has provided a chance for public health to refocus and turn attention to several of their tried-and-true programs and services. More...

While millions of well-meaning Americans flock to gyms with a newfound desire to improve their health, there is one area of their well-being that is l… More...

The Clean Energy Property Tax Report exposes a property tax burden shift from clean energy production facilities to private taxpayers that results in … More...

During the 2023 Membership Meeting of the Washington State Association of Counties (WSAC), Skagit County Commissioner Lisa Janicki was sworn in as the… More...

Early in November, week we saw around 350 county leaders and guests from all 39 counties across Washington State gathered at the Davenport Grand in Sp… More...

After 15 years, Franklin County Commissioner Brad Peck, announced he will be resigning, effective midnight, January 1, 2024. More...

In a monumental victory, a Pierce County judge has ruled in favor of a lawsuit brought forth by 28 counties and WSAC, against the Washington State Dep… More...

Counties have filed suit against the State of Washington, asserting that the State’s trial court indigent defense system is unconstitutional. More...

WSAC is a vital organization that fosters collaboration, provides training, and advocates for the interests of counties in WA. Unsurprisingly, people … More...

Today, Eric Johnson, Executive Director of the Washington State Association of Counties (WSAC), announced that he will step down from his position eff… More...