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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 …
Bad labor bills brought back from the dead
April 10, 2024 4:34 PM

Cal Cities and other local government associations are co-sponsoring AB 817 (Pacheco), which would make …
State Bills in Brief: April 10-17
April 10, 2024 4:04 PM

A weekly primer on the bills and committee hearings that have a direct impact on citiesBy Brian …
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 …
A hot labor summer could have a chilling effect on city services
August 23, 2023 4:16 PM

Labor stoppages across California have dominated headlines this summer, including at the Capitol where …
Bill would create a perpetual reporting loop for unused federal funds
June 28, 2023 3:02 PM

The League of California Cities and a coalition of local government associations are opposing a bill …
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 …
New financial interest law will not apply to 2022 campaign contributions
November 22, 2022 3:54 PM

On Nov. 17, the Fair Political Practices Committee (FPPC) voted 5-0 to issue an opinion that the disqualification …
A pack of positive bills for cities awaits the Governor’s pen
September 2, 2022 2:59 PM

The 2022 legislative session ended on Aug. 31, but technically speaking it stretched into the wee hours …