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Posts for August 2019

Electronic Vendor Fraud: How to Protect your Agency from the Latest Cybercrimes

August 26, 2019  by  Laura Crandall
Category:  Cybersecurity

Ransomware, phishing schemes, and plain old hacking are just a few of the cybersecurity issues that local governments must contend with now. This blog covers the most recent electronic vendor fraud cases and the steps that your agency can take to protect itself against this type of fraud.

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Recent PRA Developments — Dog Days of Summer Edition

August 16, 2019  by  Oskar Rey
Category:  Court Decisions and AGO Opinions ,  Public Records Act

This blog article covers a recent Attorney General opinion and a Washington Court of Appeals case, both of which address the Public Records Act. 

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Ballot Measure Results from the 2019 Primary Election

August 13, 2019  by  Steve Hawley
Category:  Emergency Medical Services ,  Elections ,  Fire Protection ,  Sales and Use Taxes

Senior Communications Coordinator Steve Hawley reviews some ballot measure results from the recent primary election in this blog post. 

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HB 1696: Updating Washington’s Equal Pay and Opportunities Act

August 5, 2019  by  Summit Law Group
Category:  Guest Author ,  Compensation ,  New Legislation and Regulations

HB 1696 updates Washington’s existing Equal Pay and Opportunities Act by requiring more transparency on pay ranges and by prohibiting employers from asking for an applicant’s wage history.

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Warning: Summer Heat, Enclosed Pets, and Animal Fighting

August 1, 2019  by  Paul Sullivan
Category:  Animal Control

With its long days and hot temperatures, summer is a great time to remember that pets should not be left unattended in enclosed vehicles. This blog post also reviews 2019 legislation prohibiting animal fighting.

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