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State Bills in Brief: June 12-20
June 12, 2024 4:45 PM
Lawmakers and Gov. Gavin Newsom are busy figuring out answers to some multibillion-dollar questions this … -
Who will blink first over Prop. 47?
June 12, 2024 4:20 PM
The Secretary of the State announced on Tuesday that an initiative to change Proposition 47 has qualified … -
Brown Act modernization bill runs aground
June 12, 2024 2:59 PM
A bill that would have made it easier for some local advisory boards and commissions to meet remotely … -
State Bills in Brief: June 5-13
June 5, 2024 4:42 PM
A weekly primer on the bills and committee hearings that have a direct impact on citiesBy Brian … -
City officials mobilize to protect funding for city services
June 5, 2024 2:45 PM
Elected city officials from Fresno, San Jose, Los Altos, Mountain View, Los Angeles, and other cities … -
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 … -
A tale of two cities: Needles and Rohnert Park’s pro-housing journeys
June 5, 2024 12:11 PM
Just what makes a community “pro-housing?” Although the answer can vary, the state has introduced one … -
Register today for the Cal Cities Annual Conference and Expo in Long Beach!
June 5, 2024 11:40 AM
Registration is now open for the League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo at the Long Beach … -
San Clemente and Santa Cruz share coastal resiliency efforts
May 29, 2024 3:57 PM
San Clemente and Santa Cruz city officials shared valuable insights about their city’s coastal resiliency … -
State Bills in Brief: May 29-June 6
May 29, 2024 2:26 PM
The second half of the 2024 legislative session has just started, and Cal Cities has already notched … -
What’s next for Cal Cities’ recovery housing reform bills?
May 29, 2024 2:14 PM
Lawmakers have dealt blows to two of Cal Cities’ four recovery home bills: SB 913 (Umberg) and AB 2121 … -
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 … -
Open now! Share your session idea for the 2025 Public Works Officers Institute
May 29, 2024 1:29 PM
Do you have an idea or project that other public works officials should learn from? -
City Clerks New Law and Elections Seminar session proposals due July 1
May 29, 2024 1:27 PM
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Updated draft water rule retains feasibility and flexibility provisions
May 22, 2024 2:39 PM
On Monday, the State Water Board released the third version of draft water efficiency regulations as … -
Which bills survived the Legislature’s first fiscal axe?
May 22, 2024 2:33 PM
Last week's twice-yearly bill culling held few surprises. Lawmakers kept a few more bills in the dreaded … -
New gas tax allocation estimates show continued growth
May 22, 2024 12:38 PM
Cal Cities this week released new local streets and roads revenue estimates, prepared by Cal Cities Fiscal … -
Cal Cities urges CalRecycle to specify local cost recovery in draft plastics and packaging regulations
May 15, 2024 4:36 PM
Last week, Cal Cities submitted public comments seeking clarity on how the state will hold producers … -
State Bills in Brief: May 15-23
May 15, 2024 4:02 PM
Cal Cities is tracking over 300 bills referred to the suspense file. These are the most important … -
Did state subventions cause your city to exceed its local Gann limit?
May 15, 2024 3:55 PM
Due to changes in the 2023-24 State Budget, Cal Cities must provide a list of state subventions for cities …