OPMA and PRA COVID-19 Requirements Rescinded Effective June 1, 2022
Tired of reminding speakers that they are trying to [...]
Updated Mask Requirements for Large Outdoor Events
On Monday, September 13, 2021, the State Secretary of [...]
The Mask Mandate is Back and Vaccinations Will be Required for Education and Childcare Providers – Will this Impact your Government Agency or Business?
Masks: On Wednesday, August 18, 2021, Governor Inslee announced [...]
COVID19 OPMA Updates – Restrictions on Capacity and Physical Distancing Lifted
As of June 30, 2021 Governor Inslee has “opened [...]
Is reposting agency social media an improper use of public facilities? – Election Season Reminders for Municipal Agencies, Officials and Employees
As election season is upon us, local government officials and [...]
PHASE 3 UPDATES – Vaccination Status, Masking and OPMA Attendance
May 24, 2021 June 30th Reopening Date On [...]
PHASE 3 UPDATE – Public Meetings May Increase Occupancy for In-Person Attendees
By Allison Beard of Chmelik Sitkin & Davis P.S. [...]
Knowing the Waters – Public Records Requests
By Frank Chmelik and Allison Beard - February 2021 We [...]
Biden’s Proposed Tax Plan Could Lower the Threshold for Estate Taxes and Abolish the Step-Up in Basis
In the event Joe Biden wins the U.S. presidential election, [...]
If You Renovate Pre-1978 Homes, You Should Become Familiar with the EPA’s RRP Rule.
The EPA's Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (“RRP Rule”) [...]