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Governance, Transparency, and Labor Relations (12)
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The final budget agreement is almost final. Here’s how it impacts cities
June 27, 2024 2:46 PM
After months of negotiations, the Legislature has sent Gov. Gavin Newsom an agreed-upon $297.9 billion … -
Prop. 1 funding is rolling out fast. Here’s what cities need to know
June 26, 2024 4:22 PM
The state is fast-tracking its implementation of Proposition 1, the behavioral health bond passed in … -
Homelessness and affordable housing funding back on the table
June 5, 2024 2:08 PM
Last week, the Assembly and Senate released a joint budget plan rejecting Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed … -
Homelessness and housing bill advances with no funding, vague requirements
May 29, 2024 1:39 PM
Lawmakers are quickly moving a bill that would add new income categories to the state’s Regional Housing … -
Cal Cities-sponsored recovery housing bills clear key legislative hurdles
April 24, 2024 4:56 PM
Three bills sponsored by Cal Cities passed policy committees and are headed to appropriations, marking … -
‘The math ain’t mathing’: Majority of cities worried about their ability to reduce homelessness long-term
April 18, 2024 11:32 AM
Nine in ten cities are concerned about their ability to provide homelessness services long-term. -
Cal Cities moves recovery housing reform forward
March 27, 2024 4:19 PM
Recovery housing can play a key role in supporting vulnerable residents and safer communities. -
Key takeaways from Cal Cities’ meeting with Gov. Gavin Newsom
February 7, 2024 4:56 PM
Collaboration with cities, local solutions to the housing and homelessness crisis, and accountability … -
What cities need to know about the first three months of CARE Court
January 17, 2024 1:50 PM
The lead agency responsible for CARE Court released an implementation update late last year with information … -
Newsom's budget proposal maintains most funding commitments, with housing and climate among the exceptions
January 10, 2024 5:11 PM
If there are two things Gov. Gavin Newsom wants everyone to take away from this year's $291.5 billion … -
Cal Cities reaffirms support for DACA program
October 25, 2023 2:59 PM
A federal ruling in mid-September prompted the League of California Cities to submit a letter to Congress … -
Cities front and center of mental health modernization
October 18, 2023 1:20 PM
The League of California Cities was once again in the limelight for its behavioral health and housing … -
What's the latest on the latest (possible) government shutdown
September 27, 2023 3:59 PM
Congress remains divided on how best to fund the federal government. If lawmakers fail to reach an agreement … -
New initiative seeks to improve physical fitness and mental well-being
September 13, 2023 2:31 PM
The League of California Cities is partnering with the Governor's Advisory Council on Physical Fitness … -
Six days to go and nearly 1,000 bills left to pass
September 6, 2023 4:58 PM
The end of the 2023 legislative cycle is in sight. Last Friday marked the second half of the … -
Take your advocacy up a notch with a leadership role in a policy committee
July 26, 2023 2:59 PM
Developing Cal Cities policy is a dynamic process that engages a wide range of members to ensure that … -
Accountability without ongoing funding not a solution to homelessness
June 21, 2023 4:43 PM
The League of California Cities formally voiced its concerns about a bill that would create new accountability … -
Cities need more money, not less, for housing and homelessness
May 24, 2023 4:56 PM
The League of California Cities today sent a letter urging legislative leaders to provide $3 billion … -
The wait is over. Here are the bills that survived the suspense file
May 24, 2023 4:53 PM
The legislative sword of Damocles has fallen, the results are tallied, and the verdict? The first suspense … -
Housing and homelessness top issues at federal lobby meetings
March 29, 2023 2:08 PM
Cal Cities leadership met with federal lawmakers on Capitol Hill earlier this week to lobby for greater …