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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 …
Cities can take advantage of new federal EV tax credits. Here’s how
May 14, 2024 1:48 PM

Many cities are eager to electrify their fleets but are struggling to do so because of the costs.
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 …
What’s down the turnpike for transportation bills this year?
April 10, 2024 3:42 PM

Bills are now winding their way through policy committees and to appropriations. Legislators in both …
Workforce, public safety, and infrastructure top of list at federal meetings
February 7, 2024 3:42 PM

Cal Cities leadership took their advocacy directly to Washington last week as part of an annual state …
Cal Cities-sponsored bill puts local officials in the driver’s seat
January 24, 2024 3:42 PM

A bill backed by Cal Cities, labor advocates, and local government groups would allow cities and counties …
New gas tax allocation estimates suggest stable, but modest growth
January 24, 2024 1:38 PM

By Brian Lee-Mounger Hendershot, Cal Cities Advocate managing editor Last week, Cal Cities released …
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 …
What cities need to know about the Advanced Clean Fleet rule
November 29, 2023 11:21 AM

After years of debate, public hearings, and regulatory proceedings, California’s Advanced Clean Fleets …
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 …
Cycling on sidewalk bill puts pedestrians at risk
August 30, 2023 11:32 AM

Protecting pedestrians from speeding bikes could get a lot more difficult next year. Lawmakers are pushing …
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 …
Lawmakers want to pass yet another costly, unfunded mandate
July 19, 2023 1:56 PM

The League of California Cities’ biggest transportation fight this session is not over physical infrastructure …
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 …
Cal Cities secures important carveouts for cities in new, sweeping Advanced Clean Fleet rule, which takes effect next year
May 3, 2023 10:55 AM

After two years of iterations, intense negotiations, and workshops, the California Air Resources Board …
What the state’s newest investment in EV charging means for cities
January 4, 2023 12:57 PM

With internal combustible engine sales in California ending by 2035, the state is aggressively fast-tracking …
Guide to Local Recovery Update: Nov. 2
November 2, 2022 1:56 PM

The U.S. Economic Development Administration and California Association for Local Economic Development …
CARB extends advanced clean fleet rulemaking timeline; orders new draft language
November 2, 2022 1:51 PM

Cities received some much-needed regulatory breathing room following a years-long advocacy effort by …
Hearing on proposed zero-emission fleet regulations set for Oct. 27; written comments due Oct. 17
October 12, 2022 11:26 AM

A public hearing for the California Air Resources Board’s proposed Advanced Clean Fleets regulations …
Cities fare well in final days of the 2022 legislative cycle
October 5, 2022 2:58 PM

Two themes dominated the Capitol as Gov. Gavin Newsom signed or vetoed over 1,000 measures: an emphasis …

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